# Scenic Map Eastern USA vs Avenza Maps

The clearest difference is price: Avenza Maps at Free against Scenic Map Eastern USA's $4.99. Avenza Maps also leads on ratings volume (128K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Scenic Map Eastern USA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Avenza Maps is free to download; Scenic Map Eastern USA costs $4.99 up front. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year. Scenic Map Eastern USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scenic Map Eastern USA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 128K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Scenic Map Eastern USA's written reviews are positive against 52% of Avenza Maps's.

Scenic Map Eastern USA ships an update every 4 months, Avenza Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scenic Map Eastern USA | Avenza Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-eastern-usa/id363748874/reviews)** | [4.8 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **128K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#17** |
| Size | 66 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) |

## What reviewers say

### Scenic Map Eastern USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-eastern-usa/id363748874)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of the Eastern USA and the entire world offline. View terrain, roads, and water features with incredible detail, even at satellite altitude. Track your location, record routes, and customize map displays for any adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D topographic maps, Global online map coverage with caching, Satellite image overlays, 3D tilt and flight simulator view, GPS tracking and route recording, Customizable map layers and styles, Feature information display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Avenza Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Navigation, #66 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Real-time GPS position and direction, Record GPS tracks, Add photos and notes to locations, Import custom maps, Map Store with professional maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $32.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Pro | $169.99 | per year |
| Forest Service Topo Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garmin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BaseImage, LLC Map Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Western Michigan University Map Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R5 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R6 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map the Xperience Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R2 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R4 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| National Geographic Map Product | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
- 📥 Offline maps
- 💾 Ability to download maps
- 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
- 💰 Expensive maps
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Maps disappearing after updates
- Airdrop functionality issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Improved map search and discovery
- Easier map management and organization
- Ability to export/share recorded tracks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scenic Map Eastern USA free?

Scenic Map Eastern USA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Avenza Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scenic Map Eastern USA or Avenza Maps?

Scenic Map Eastern USA is rated higher. Scenic Map Eastern USA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Avenza Maps averages 4.8 from 128K ratings.

### Do Scenic Map Eastern USA or Avenza Maps have ads?

Neither Scenic Map Eastern USA nor Avenza Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scenic Map Eastern USA or Avenza Maps?

Scenic Map Eastern USA ships an update every 4 months, and Avenza Maps every 2 months. Most recently, Scenic Map Eastern USA was updated on October 19, 2026 and Avenza Maps on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scenic Map Eastern USA or Avenza Maps?

Scenic Map Eastern USA currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Avenza Maps at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*