Iphigénie | Offline Maps vs ACMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iphigénie | Offline Maps
Explore the outdoors with detailed offline maps and navigation tools. Access a vast library of topographic, satellite, and historical maps, along with useful overlays for hiking, cycling, and ski touring. Plan, track, and share your routes with confidence, even in remote areas.
- Offline map downloads
- Extensive map and overlay library
- Route creation and editing
- GPS tracking and recording
- 3D view and slope angle display
- GPX export and sharing
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With more than 80 base maps and overlays, Iphigénie stands out as the benchmark mapping application. Designed for hiking, trail running, long-distance trekking, Nordic walking, ski touring, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road cycling, and outdoor navigation in general, it brings together everything you need to explore with confidence. Iphigénie is also committed to 1% for the Planet (1% of our annual revenue is donated to environmental organizations). A wide selection of maps and overlays, available even offline Iphigénie provides access to a broad range of maps: IGN France, IGN Spain, IGN Belgium, swisstopo, Italian Fraternali maps, Geo4Map, Lupo (Apennines), Geoportale Nazionale, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, BKG (Germany), Kartverket (Norway), Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, OpenSnowMap, Utagawa VTT, CyclOSM, as well as aeronautical ICAO charts, geological and mining maps, and glider flight charts. You can also explore historical maps (19th-century État-Major maps, Paris 1906, Guyana 1780, satellite imagery from 1950–2005) to enrich your navigation references. The app includes numerous overlays: land registry (cadastre), Petzl tracks, slope angle shading, hiking trails, satellite views and aerial imagery, detailed administrative boundaries (regions, departments, cantons, municipalities, EPCIs), National Forestry Office drone restriction zones, and more. Most maps and overlays can be downloaded directly to your phone, allowing you to locate yourself and navigate even without an internet connection — including in remote areas. You can also print selected map sections. The most precise HD satellite map of the Mont Blanc massif on the market Explore the Mont Blanc massif with unmatched precision thanks to Iphigénie’s winter HD satellite map. Specifically designed for ski touring, it provides a clear and detailed view of snow-covered terrain: glaciers, couloirs, relief features, and forested areas are visible with exceptional accuracy to help you better prepare your routes. Downloadable for offline use. Additional mountain ranges will be available soon. Tools to navigate with confidence Create, import, and edit your routes. Geolocate yourself on the map background of your choice and add custom waypoints, such as trailheads, mushroom spots, or mountain huts. Search easily for a place by name or GPS coordinates (feature available in France only). Accurate activity tracking Track your distances, elevation gain, speed, and estimated time of arrival. Use the 3D view and slope angle display to better understand the terrain. Your position is tracked in real time via GPS, and your route is automatically recorded. The tracking feature also helps reassure your loved ones. Organize and share your routes Store your routes and waypoints in a secure space. Organize your data into groups and export or share your files in GPX format. For added comfort, plan your outings from the web version on a larger screen. With the “Italian Alps Maps” subscription, access high-quality mapping coverage for Italy. Share your location with beacons Beacons allow you to share your real-time position with loved ones — and see where they are too. Especially useful during outdoor activities, they provide extra safety and peace of mind. Committed to the planet Iphigénie donates 1% of its annual revenue to 1% for the Planet to help protect the environment. Made in France. A French application Our app has been developed in France since its creation by outdoor and mapping enthusiasts.
ACMap
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ACMap is a free, crowd-sourced map of public air-conditioned and cooling spots near you — libraries, malls, community centers, and shelters where anyone can cool off during a heatwave. Open the map and instantly see cooling spots around you. Tap any pin to see what it is and whether people have recently confirmed it's still open. Found a great spot that's missing? Drop a pin in one tap and help your neighbors stay cool. • See free cooling spots near you on a live map • Community-verified — vote whether a spot is still available • Add new spots in seconds • Completely free, no account required to browse • English and 中文 Stay cool and look out for your community. ACMap is built by the community, for the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACMap at none against Iphigénie | Offline Maps's 6. Iphigénie | Offline Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. Iphigénie | Offline Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ACMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Iphigénie | Offline Maps | ACMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iphigenie | Lichen Zhu |
In-app purchases
Iphigénie | Offline Maps
- Cartoweb topo Belgium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Iphigénie Carto Legacy$22.991 Year
- Italian maps3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Iphigénie Carto subscription$24.991 Year
- Outdoor Pack7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- iPhiGéNie Vmax$4.99
ACMap
No in-app purchases







