# Maps for OSM vs Maps Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maps for OSM at none against Maps Explorer's 3. Maps for OSM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Maps Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Maps for OSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, Maps Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps for OSM | Maps Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) | [Mykola Sukhyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824890330) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps for OSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365)

Explore detailed maps from OpenStreetMap with offline capabilities. Record tracks, add notes, and capture photos or videos directly on the map. This open-source application offers robust data management and backup features.

**Highlights:** Offline map tile preloading, Place markers and notes, Photo and video capture, GPX track recording and export, Data backup and restore, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


### Maps Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-explorer/id6748266018)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Explorer Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Maps Explorer Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Maps Explorer Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps for OSM free?

Maps for OSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maps Explorer free?

Maps Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Maps for OSM or Maps Explorer have ads?

Maps Explorer shows ads; Maps for OSM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps for OSM or Maps Explorer?

Maps for OSM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maps Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Maps for OSM was updated on October 12, 2026 and Maps Explorer on October 25, 2026.

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