# 30A vs Florida Pocket Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 30A at none against Florida Pocket Maps's 3. 30A also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Florida Pocket Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 2 months. 30A asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 30A against 4.6 for Florida Pocket Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 136 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of 30A's written reviews are positive against 50% of Florida Pocket Maps's.

30A ships an update every 2 months, Florida Pocket Maps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 30A | Florida Pocket Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30a/id307706936/reviews) | [4.6 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-pocket-maps/id1273683574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [30A.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/307706939) | [Alex Gugel](https://appshunter.io/developer/396118919) |

## What reviewers say

### 30A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30a/id307706936)

Discover daily events, restaurants, and activities along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A. This app connects you with local communities, stunning landscapes, and an eco-conscious lifestyle. Unlock a world of beach-focused experiences and explore hidden gems.

**Highlights:** Daily event listings, Restaurant and activity directory, Community guides, Exclusive local deals, Eco-conscious product listings, Interactive maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent music variety and curation
- 📍 Comprehensive local event information
- 🏖️ Great resource for 30A area planning
- 👍 User-friendly interface (when working)
- 🌊 Helpful beach and weather information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Login authentication issues
- 🎨 Poor visual design and readability
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔄 Missing back button navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login stuck in 'under review' state
- Map view crashes when searching restaurants
- Events calendar doesn't scroll properly on iPhone
- No back button after opening events

**Requested features**

- Back button for easier navigation
- Live beach camera feeds
- Extended event calendar (further out in time)
- Website links and reviews for venues
- Real-time beach photos from users


### Florida Pocket Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-pocket-maps/id1273683574)

Plan your outdoor adventures with downloadable maps and guides for over 100 Florida parks. Access detailed information, offline navigation, weather forecasts, and trail recording features to enhance your exploration.

**Highlights:** Downloadable maps and guides, Offline park access, GPS and GPX support, Detailed park information, Weather forecasts, Push notifications for alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| access all pro features | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| access all pro features | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| access all pro features | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 30A free?

30A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Florida Pocket Maps free?

Florida Pocket Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 30A or Florida Pocket Maps?

30A and Florida Pocket Maps are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 264 and 136 ratings respectively.

### Do 30A or Florida Pocket Maps have ads?

Florida Pocket Maps shows ads; 30A does not.

### Which is updated more often, 30A or Florida Pocket Maps?

30A ships an update every 2 months, and Florida Pocket Maps every 6 weeks. Most recently, 30A was updated on October 18, 2026 and Florida Pocket Maps on October 15, 2026.

---

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