# CartoLake vs GeoCharts

The clearest difference is rating: CartoLake at 5.0 against GeoCharts's 4.0. CartoLake also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). GeoCharts's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CartoLake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CartoLake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CartoLake | GeoCharts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartolake-map-studio/id1604655745/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocharts/id6469767376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CartoLake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604655747) | [Skyler Cuthbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671639514) |

## What reviewers say

### CartoLake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartolake-map-studio/id1604655745)

Create and georeference maps with various file formats. Supports imagery, scanned maps, and export options. Ideal for generating custom mapping content.

**Highlights:** Georeference imagery and scanned maps, Import Shapefile, KML, mbtiles, GeoJSON, PNG, Create simple maps, Export maps to various formats, Create ForeFlight Content Packs, Publish georeferenced imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FAA Sectionals | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Topographic Base Map | $9.99 | per month |


### GeoCharts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocharts/id6469767376)

Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.

**Highlights:** U.S. IFR charts, Instrument approach plates, Airport diagrams, Geo-referencing with GPS, Situational awareness enhancement, STARs and DPs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoCharts Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| GeoCharts Pro | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CartoLake free?

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

### Is GeoCharts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CartoLake or GeoCharts?

CartoLake is rated higher. CartoLake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GeoCharts averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CartoLake or GeoCharts have ads?

Both CartoLake and GeoCharts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CartoLake or GeoCharts?

CartoLake ships an update weekly, and GeoCharts weekly. Most recently, CartoLake was updated on June 4, 2026 and GeoCharts on June 2, 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.*