Comparison

3D Offline Maps vs Land Nav

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

Head to head
About

3D Offline Maps

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
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Detailed 2D and 3D maps for navigation, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures all over the world. Download maps in advance, use them offline without internet access, record GPS tracks, save routes and waypoints, import and export GPX files, and keep everything important close at hand on every trip. Plan routes, build your own collection of tracks, mark interesting places on the map, share data with friends, and travel more comfortably even where there is no signal. The app supports offline maps with no time limits on storage and contains no ads. Main features: - 9 map types: satellite, vector, and 3D maps. - compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. - background track recording. - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track. - fast and convenient map downloads. - route planner. - step counter with data for the last three months (steps, distance). - elevation for any waypoint. - address search. - coordinate search. - compass. - barometer. - track processing and optimization. - offline map downloads with unlimited storage time. - supports all available ways on your device to import and export tracks and waypoints in GPX, KML, KMZ format. - color gradient by speed and elevation for imported tracks when this data is available. - color gradient by speed and elevation for recorded tracks. - records speed and elevation in tracks. - contour lines in outdoor mode. - extended track information: average and maximum speed, duration, distance, and number of waypoints. - different units of measurement: miles, kilometers, feet, meters. - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track. - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any mode and anywhere on the map. - selectable icons for waypoints. - track recording quality settings, distance filters, and power saving mode. - points to the selected waypoint and shows the distance to it. - shows the current distance covered and time on route. - quick start and stop of track recording. - several map orientation modes: by device compass, by direction of movement, centered mode, and north-up mode. - map tilt with a two-finger gesture. - quick selection and convenient viewing of saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps. - speed and elevation charts with zooming and scrolling. - link to the user guide in settings. - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots. - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata. - Terms of Service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy

About

Land Nav

Navigate the outdoors with GPS, compass, and offline maps. Organize tracks and markers in documents synced via iCloud. Supports GPX import/export and customizable coordinate formats.

Highlights
  • Offline topographic and satellite maps
  • GPS and compass functionality
  • GPX waypoint and track import/export
  • iCloud document syncing
  • Customizable coordinate formats
  • Sunset/sunrise and moon phase data
Features
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A land navigation GPS and offline map app built for iOS. No ads. Privacy respected. Land Nav will help you navigate the outdoors providing you with a GPS, compass, 3D topographic and satellite maps. Place a marker on the map and get a bearing to that location in seconds. Import GPX waypoints and tracks into a task specific map documents that are synced using iCloud to all your devices. Downloadable maps allow use while offline. ## Main Features - Worldwide 3D topographic and satellite maps powered by Open Street map - Download maps for online use - Organize tracks and markers in task based documents - Designed from the ground for iOS using the latest Apple technologies - Universal app supports iPhone and iPad with macOS coming soon. ## Additional Features - Compass with inclinometer - Show sunset & sunrise times, moon phase, and magnetic declination - GPX import/export for waypoints, tracks, and routes - Customizable coordinate formats and units including UTM, MGRS and Mils - Document interface to organize map data - Universal app works on iOS and iPad (macOS comming soon) - iCloud sync, plan on your iPad, navigate on your phone - No ads and no tracking - Generous free trial, no subscription, single in-app purchase to buy - Support independent app developer with a passion for the outdoors

Screenshots

3D Offline Maps4 screens
Land Nav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Land Nav at daily against 3D Offline Maps's weekly. Land Nav also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 3D Offline Maps's advantage is ratings volume (650 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Land Nav sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Land Nav 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 650 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 3D Offline Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Land Nav's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Offline Maps ships an update weekly, Land Nav daily. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Offline Maps versus Land Nav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Offline MapsLand Nav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (650 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings650 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKHGerry Shaw

Customer experience

3D Offline Maps

All ratings650 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.3%

Land Nav

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

3D Offline Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Land Nav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

3D Offline Maps

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual Sale$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Matching to road$0.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Land Nav

One-time1
  • Buy Land Nav$21.99

Questions

Is 3D Offline Maps free?
3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Land Nav free?
Land Nav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Offline Maps or Land Nav?
Land Nav is rated higher. 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 650 ratings, while Land Nav averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 3D Offline Maps or Land Nav have ads?
Neither 3D Offline Maps nor Land Nav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Offline Maps or Land Nav?
3D Offline Maps ships an update weekly, and Land Nav daily. Most recently, 3D Offline Maps was updated on October 27, 2026 and Land Nav on October 27, 2026.

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