# 3D Offline Maps vs Land Nav

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Offline Maps | Land Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-offline-maps-gps-tracker/id1629505231/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav/id1662675017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **650** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519570418) | [Gerry Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/358894217) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Land Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav/id1662675017)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Land Nav | $21.99 | one-time |


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