# WayLog vs 3D Offline Maps

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Offline Maps at none against WayLog's shown. 3D Offline Maps also leads on ratings volume (643 vs 23) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). WayLog's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WayLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WayLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Offline Maps has 643 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of WayLog's written reviews are positive against 79% of 3D Offline Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WayLog ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Offline Maps weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WayLog | 3D Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waylog-simple-gps-tracker/id1600437626/reviews)** | [4.6 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsuneki Kamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517427300) | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) |

## What reviewers say

### WayLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waylog-simple-gps-tracker/id1600437626)

This app records your routes for various activities like walking, running, cycling, and driving. You can view your path on a map, track metrics like distance and speed, and organize your journeys with tags. It offers hands-free control and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Record routes for walking, running, cycling, driving, View route on map during recording, Track distance, speed, and altitude with graphs, Organize routes with tags and search functionality, Hands-free control via Siri, Shortcuts, or NFC tags, Apple Watch and CarPlay support, Export/import routes in GPX format

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version(Monthly Payment) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Version(Outlight Purchase) | $34.99 | one-time |


### 3D Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231)

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

**Highlights:** Offline 2D and 3D maps, GPS track recording, Route planning, GPX import/export, Unlimited offline map storage, Multiple map types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Sale | $12.99 | per year |
| Matching to road | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent 3D mapping technology
- 👍 Clear and colorful visualization
- 🧭 Effective offline navigation
- 🔄 Map rotation capability for trail viewing
- ⛰️ Great for hiking and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🐛 3D offline maps turn black and become grainy
- 🗺️ Trails not clearly marked or visible
- 🏷️ Roads not identified or labeled
- ⏱️ Slow rendering and zoom performance

**Reported bugs**

- 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
- Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
- GPX file download compatibility issues
- Background tracking does not work

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support integration
- Map selection icon on main page
- Current/real-time satellite imagery
- Map gradients relative to pitch
- Background tracking functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WayLog free?

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

### Is 3D Offline Maps free?

3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WayLog or 3D Offline Maps?

WayLog is rated higher. WayLog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 643 ratings.

### Do WayLog or 3D Offline Maps have ads?

WayLog shows ads; 3D Offline Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, WayLog or 3D Offline Maps?

WayLog ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Offline Maps weekly. Most recently, WayLog was updated on September 22, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*