# Swiss Pro Map vs MapOut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapOut at 96% against Swiss Pro Map's 34%. MapOut also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Swiss Pro Map's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Swiss Pro Map is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. Swiss Pro Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. MapOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapOut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapOut has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Swiss Pro Map's written reviews are positive against 96% of MapOut's.

Swiss Pro Map ships an update fortnightly, MapOut every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiss Pro Map | MapOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiss-pro-map/id311447284/reviews) | **[4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 35 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garzotto GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871) | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) |

## What reviewers say

### Swiss Pro Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiss-pro-map/id311447284)

Navigate Switzerland and the Alps with detailed offline maps and tools for outdoor enthusiasts. Plan routes, track activities, and access essential information for hiking, cycling, and more.

**Highlights:** Offline maps of Switzerland and Alps, Hiking, cycling, and aviation features, Altitude display, Distance and area measurement, Route recording and planning, Import and export routes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Subscription Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### MapOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Create, view, and record custom routes with offline global maps. Explore terrain in 3D, track your speed and distance, and access detailed topographical and tourist information.

**Highlights:** Offline global maps, Route drawing and planning, 3D Tilt View terrain exploration, Speed and distance tracking, Offline search for places and streets, GPX/KML file import, Tour recording and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💻 Offline map functionality
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
- 📊 Useful elevation profiles and statistics
- 🔁 Ability to import/export routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔍 Limited search and POI functionality
- 🚲 Could be better suited for cycling/biking
- ⌚ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for and navigate to specific locations
- Option to display different map styles (e.g. satellite view)
- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice guidance
- Integration with other fitness/outdoor apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiss Pro Map free?

Swiss Pro Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapOut free?

MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swiss Pro Map or MapOut?

MapOut is rated higher. Swiss Pro Map averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MapOut averages 4.9 from 142 ratings.

### Do Swiss Pro Map or MapOut have ads?

Neither Swiss Pro Map nor MapOut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swiss Pro Map or MapOut?

Swiss Pro Map ships an update fortnightly, and MapOut every 6 weeks. Most recently, Swiss Pro Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and MapOut on September 22, 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.*