Comparison

GPS Kit vs 3D Offline Maps

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

Head to head
About

GPS Kit

This app provides a top-of-the-line GPS system for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. It offers offline mapping, powerful waypoint management with photos and notes, and intelligent data collection for activities like hiking, hunting, and cycling anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Offline mapping with no data connection required
  • Waypoint management with photos and notes
  • Supports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export
  • Customizable dashboard with various parameters
  • Real-time navigation to waypoints
  • Weather stations for point forecasts (U.S. only)
Features
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- TIME Magazine’s 15 Fantastic Gadgets “Perfect for hiking or mountain biking.” - TUAW.com “The GPS Kit app... has a number of excellent outdoor uses, especially [for] hiking, biking or geocaching.” - NBC’s ‘The Browser’ Radio Show “Most beneficial for adventure-type guys.” _________________________________________________________ Top-of-the-line GPS system for adventurers and professionals in the great outdoors. Designed for outdoor activities such as: hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, cycling, geocaching, mountain biking, motorcycling, off-roading, fishing, and other romping in or out of the backcountry—ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. GPS Kit is a full-featured GPS system for the iPhone that combines all the functionality of expensive handheld units with the power of wireless technology. Using advanced technology optimized for the iPhone, GPS Kit offers a superbly easy-to-use system that puts data from a wide range of sensors at your fingertips. Highest Quality Mapping - Fastest maps in the App Store - Smooth, elegant interaction - Offline Mode enables use out of cell range - No data connection required if map is cached - Use your own map sources Simple, Powerful Data Handling - Mail links for Google Earth & map viewing - Full-color thumbnails of data sets - Group tracks and waypoints together - Most options for export and import of data - Open KML, KMZ, & GPX from Mail & Safari - Attach KML & GPX files to email - Export GPX & KML through iTunes - Share your adventures on Facebook and Twitter Powerful Waypoints - Add photos and notes to waypoints - Drag map to reposition as coordinates update - UTM, USNG, MGRS - Long-press to quickly drop a waypoint - Navigate to waypoints using compass - Magnetic compass (3GS, 4, iPad) - Option to use current travel direction on compass - See distance to waypoint update in real-time Weather Stations (U.S. Only) - Create "weather stations" to get point forecasts - Get data specific to your fishing hole, ski tour, etc. - Data provided by the National Weather Service - Unlimited stations Intelligent Data Collection - Uses maximum GPS accuracy - Real satellite positioning even without cell signal - Auto-segmentation of tracks for clean tracks Fully Customizable Dashboard - Gorgeous high contrast display - Huge variety of parameters and units - Time, Trip Time, Track Time - Elevation Change - Formatted Position (Lat/Lng, UTM, MGRS, USNG) - Accuracy, Speed, Odometer, Avg Speed - Max Speed, Pace, Avg. Pace - Moving Time, Stopped Time, Direction - 3-Axis Inclinometer and Glide Ratio - Customizable cell on map Loaded with Related Utilities - Elevation and speed graphs - On-map tracking controls and timer - On-map ruler - Multi-touch area measurements * Use of "Squawk!" requires an Internet connection and extended use may adversely impact battery life Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

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

Screenshots

GPS Kit4 screens
3D Offline Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Offline Maps at Free against GPS Kit's $9.99. 3D Offline Maps also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). GPS Kit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

3D Offline Maps is free to download; GPS Kit costs $9.99 up front. 3D Offline Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GPS Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 655 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of GPS Kit's written reviews are positive against 80% of 3D Offline Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
GPS Kit versus 3D Offline Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Kit3D Offline Maps
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (367 ratings)4.6 (655 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367655 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarafa, LLCSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH

Customer experience

GPS Kit

All ratings362 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.9%

3D Offline Maps

All ratings651 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

GPS Kit

From 367 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 🗺️ Excellent offline map caching
  • 💡 Comprehensive feature set
  • 👍 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🚀 Stable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs with recent iOS updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🚧 Outdated user interface
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and learning curve
  • ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

3D Offline Maps

From 655 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🗺️ Excellent 3D mapping technology
  • 👍 Clear and colorful visualization
  • 🧭 Effective offline navigation
  • 🔄 Map rotation capability for trail viewing
  • ⛰️ Great for hiking and outdoor activities

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

GPS Kit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when importing/exporting data
  • Inaccurate speed and distance tracking
  • Disappearing waypoints and tracks
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved map rendering and zooming
  • Customizable dashboard and data fields
  • Ability to import/export GPX files
  • Waypoint and route sharing features
  • Altitude profile and elevation data

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

In-app purchases

None

GPS Kit

No 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

Questions

Is GPS Kit free?
GPS Kit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Offline Maps free?
3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Kit or 3D Offline Maps?
3D Offline Maps is rated higher. GPS Kit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 655 ratings.
Do GPS Kit or 3D Offline Maps have ads?
Neither GPS Kit nor 3D Offline Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Kit or 3D Offline Maps?
GPS Kit ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Offline Maps every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Kit was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on November 3, 2026.

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