Comparison

Memory vs RideArrow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memory

Navigate anywhere with offline maps and GPS. Access a vast library of global maps, plan routes, and track your journey without a mobile data connection. Sync data across devices for seamless planning and navigation.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Downloadable global maps
  • Route planning and editing
  • 3D World map view
  • Interactive terrain elevation profiles
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • GPX file import/export
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Download maps for Offline GPS Navigation. No mobile data connection required. Your favorite maps and charts from OS, Hema, NOAA, and many more. Immersive 3D World map view Fully customizable map, data display and toolbar buttons. Powerful overlay data management, using nested categories and GPX files Backup and load maps from thumb drive. Use the same maps and sync your overlay data to other mobile devices and desktop computers Interactive Route Profile showing terrain elevation Track Altitude and Speed profile graphs Show terrain ascent, descent, max elevation and estimated time for planned route The Memory-Map for All app turns your phone or tablet into a full-featured Outdoor GPS or Marine Chart Plotter, and allows you to navigate with USGS Topo maps, NOAA Marine charts, and many other specialist maps, without needing a mobile internet signal. Maps are downloaded on-the-fly and can be pre-loaded in bulk, so they are ready to be used offline. Once the app and maps are loaded to the phone or tablet, cellular network coverage or internet connection is not required for real time GPS navigation. The Memory-Map for All app can be used as a standalone GPS navigator, but it can also be used in conjunction with the Windows PC or Mac app (free download) for planning, printing and loading up maps, waypoints and routes to the phone/tablet. Memory-Map for All includes free access to 1:250,000 scale topographic maps and many other free maps around the world. More detailed maps are available for download and purchase with a free try-before-you-buy, time-limited demo option. Available maps include Ordnance Survey, Hema, USGS quads, NOAA, UKHO, and DeLorme. Maps can be used on your PC as well as your phone and tablet. The Cloud Sync feature allows you to keep the overlay data consistent on all your devices. Features include: Access a vast range of Worldwide maps and charts. Automatically downloads a free map of your current location Create and edit marks and routes. Import and export marks, routes and tracks in the open GPX format Interactive graphs of terrain elevation, GPS Altitude and Speed profile Display; Position, Course, Speed, Heading, Altitude and averages Position coordinates include Lat/Long, UTM, GB Grid, Irish Grid, Military Grid. Units displayed in Statute, Nautical or Metric, with separate unit setting for Height Support for GPS and Compass sensors, where available. Placename search index can be used offline. Moving map, lock GPS position and automatically scroll the map Records breadcrumb trail / tracklogs. Share position marks, routes and tracklogs as GPX files Full marine instrumentation features, with AIS, DSC and Anchor alarm NMEA data interface via WiFi for marine instruments Barometer & relative altitude Import custom icons for POI Alarms for mark proximity, Anchor, Geofence or Exclusion zone, Crostrack error

About

RideArrow

Features
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RideArrow is a motorcycle route planner and navigation app for your next ride. Build a route, choose the roads you want to ride and follow navigation in a dashboard you can make your own. PLAN A MULTI-DAY MOTORCYCLE TRIP Choose your start, destination and number of days. RideArrow builds a connected journey and balances daily stages by estimated riding time. Choose one-way or return-to-start, adjust your road preferences and add coffee, food, viewpoints or local heritage when suitable places are available. Review the whole trip, edit a day, pin the roads and stops you want to keep, then save the trip and navigate each day. Overnight areas help divide the journey; they are not hotel reservations. Multi-day trip planning is free in RideArrow. PLAN THE RIDE Find a destination by address, place or map pin. Add stops, compare available routes and choose motorway, toll and ferry preferences. Create a roundtrip around your chosen distance or include a place you want to visit. SEE THE ROAD AHEAD Review the route profile, elevation, surfaces and curves before you set off. Find fuel, food, viewpoints and motorcycle services along the route. NAVIGATE YOUR WAY Follow map and voice guidance with remaining distance and ETA. Arrange dashboard widgets for speed, distance, time, altitude and more. Use the dashboard during navigation or a ride without a destination. PREPARE FOR LIMITED COVERAGE Download country maps, routing data and place search before you ride. RideArrow Pro includes Offline Only mode for supported planning and navigation on the device. KEEP YOUR RIDES Save places and open GPX tracks, routes and waypoints. RideArrow Pro includes completed-ride review with maps, statistics and a timeline. Narrator brings stories about roads, places and local history along the way. Some features require RideArrow Pro, downloaded data or a network connection. Set up your device before riding and follow local laws and actual road conditions. CARPLAY NAVIGATION Open RideArrow in CarPlay to choose a destination or roundtrip and start navigation. A route started on the phone is shared with CarPlay. Narrator stories are available on the phone and temporarily unavailable in CarPlay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RideArrow service terms: https://ridearrow-9ccc1.web.app/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://ridearrow-9ccc1.web.app/privacy/en

Screenshots

Memory4 screens
RideArrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory at none against RideArrow's 2. Memory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). RideArrow's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RideArrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory ships an update every 3 months, RideArrow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Memory versus RideArrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoryRideArrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMemory-MapJSoft s.r.o.

Bugs and requests

Memory

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't close properly with swipe-up gesture on iPhone
  • Startup error message about improper closure
  • Maps fail to download on new devices
  • GPS location not detected on iPad despite enabled settings
  • App switching gesture interferes with map centering
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  • Dynamic Island doesn't show navigation instructions
  • Zoom limits restrict detailed trail viewing
  • Auto map change on zoom behaves unexpectedly
  • Help function is inadequate/useless
  • Cut-and-paste doesn't work on Mac desktop application

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple CarPlay support
  • Map auto-rotation to direction of travel
  • More custom waypoint icons (food drop, water source, campsite, etc.)
  • Better route optimization with more waypoints
  • Map orientation options (North-up vs. route-up)
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  • Postcode and OS grid reference search
  • Location beacon within software
  • More detailed maps for Australian regions (SA, NT)
  • Foreign/European map availability
  • Historical map access
  • Font size control for map labels
  • Bulk waypoint customization on import
  • Course heading-up feature
  • Built-in POI overlay list

RideArrow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Memory

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RideArrow

Subscriptions2
  • RideArrow Plus$1.991 Month
  • RideArrow Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Memory free?
Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideArrow free?
RideArrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memory or RideArrow have ads?
RideArrow shows ads; Memory does not.
Which is updated more often, Memory or RideArrow?
Memory ships an update every 3 months, and RideArrow every 10 days. Most recently, Memory was updated on November 3, 2026 and RideArrow on November 6, 2026.

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