# MapTap vs OpenMaps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapTap at none against OpenMaps's 2. MapTap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (23% vs 10%). OpenMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenMaps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMaps has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of MapTap's written reviews are positive against 10% of OpenMaps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MapTap ships an update every 6 months, OpenMaps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapTap | OpenMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptap/id312212429/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Mobile Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/286844996) | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) |

## What reviewers say

### MapTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptap/id312212429)

Explore diverse map layers including satellite, topographic, nautical charts, and street views. Compare multiple map sources side-by-side for comprehensive geographic information.

**Highlights:** Multiple map layer comparisons, Satellite and hybrid views, USGS topographic maps, NOAA nautical charts, OpenStreetMap integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157)

Access detailed, open-source topographic maps for all your outdoor adventures. Plan hikes, discover trails, and navigate with confidence using community-driven data from OpenStreetMap.

**Highlights:** Detailed topographic maps, OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, Live tile mapping, Route planning, Community-driven data, Offline map access (implied by planning/navigation)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenMaps Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Open Maps Pro Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapTap free?

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

### Is OpenMaps free?

OpenMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapTap or OpenMaps?

OpenMaps is rated higher. MapTap averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenMaps averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do MapTap or OpenMaps have ads?

OpenMaps shows ads; MapTap does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapTap or OpenMaps?

MapTap ships an update every 6 months, and OpenMaps every 2 months. Most recently, MapTap was updated on July 9, 2026 and OpenMaps 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.*