# Memory vs RideArrow

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | RideArrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memory-Map](https://appshunter.io/developer/349996087) | [JSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795794025) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map quality and detail
- 📥 Offline map download capability
- 💰 One-time purchase option (no subscription)
- 🔄 Cross-device sync functionality
- 🧭 Comprehensive navigation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App closing issues (swipe-up doesn't work properly)
- 🚗 No Apple CarPlay integration
- 🧩 Non-intuitive user interface
- 🔄 Slow feature development over years
- 📱 Dynamic Island compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### RideArrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridearrow-motorcycle-routes/id6795794023)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RideArrow Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| RideArrow Pro | $3.99 | per month |


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