Comparison

3D Offline Maps vs VORTEX

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

Explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files for seamless navigation on any adventure, even without an internet signal. Plan your journeys, mark points of interest, and share your travels with friends.

Highlights
  • Detailed 2D and 3D offline maps
  • GPS track recording
  • Route planning
  • GPX/KML/KMZ import/export
  • Waypoint creation and management
  • Offline map downloads with unlimited storage
  • Step counter
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

VORTEX

Features
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VORTEX é o seu novo aliado para carregar veículos elétricos com mais eficiência, conforto e controle. Criado para motoristas que valorizam praticidade e tecnologia, o app oferece uma experiência completa — da localização de postos à finalização do pagamento, tudo na palma da sua mão. Com uma interface intuitiva e moderna, o VORTEX simplifica todas as etapas do processo de recarga. Pesquise, filtre, carregue, pague e acompanhe tudo em tempo real com poucos toques na tela. Nunca foi tão fácil manter seu carro elétrico pronto para a próxima viagem Com o VORTEX, você pode: Buscar postos de recarga próximos ou em qualquer região Filtrar estações por disponibilidade, tipo de carregador (AC/DC), preço e mais Verificar se os conectores são compatíveis com o seu veículo Acessar detalhes do ponto de recarga: potência, status, horários e localização Reservar com antecedência em postos habilitados, exceto para recarga rápida Iniciar a recarga diretamente pelo app com um toque Monitorar o carregamento em tempo real, sem sair do veículo Realizar pagamentos com segurança e consultar seu histórico de uso Gerenciar métodos de pagamento e adicionar créditos via Pix Criar perfis personalizados com múltiplos veículos cadastrados Indicar novos postos para inclusão na rede Acompanhar seu consumo de energia e estimar a redução de emissões de CO₂ Receber notificações sobre novidades e novas estações na sua região Entrar em contato com o suporte via telefone, WhatsApp ou e-mail Utilizar cupons de desconto válidos em postos parceiros Seja para o uso diário ou para viagens mais longas, o VORTEX oferece tudo o que você precisa para manter seu veículo elétrico carregado de forma fácil, segura e sustentável.

Screenshots

3D Offline Maps4 screens
VORTEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VORTEX at none against 3D Offline Maps's 7. 3D Offline Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. VORTEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Offline Maps ships an update every 6 days, VORTEX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Offline Maps versus VORTEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Offline MapsVORTEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (655 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings655 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKHTupinamba

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

VORTEX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

3D Offline Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • Annual Sale$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Matching to road$0.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
None

VORTEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Offline Maps free?
3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VORTEX free?
VORTEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Offline Maps or VORTEX have ads?
VORTEX shows ads; 3D Offline Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Offline Maps or VORTEX?
3D Offline Maps ships an update every 6 days, and VORTEX every 2 months. Most recently, 3D Offline Maps was updated on November 3, 2026 and VORTEX on October 31, 2026.

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