# UK Map vs Macs Adventure

The clearest difference is price: Macs Adventure at Free against UK Map's $9.99. Macs Adventure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 104). UK Map's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 29%) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Macs Adventure is free to download; UK Map costs $9.99 up front. UK Map sells 92 one-off in-app purchases. Macs Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Macs Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macs Adventure has 371 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of UK Map's written reviews are positive against 29% of Macs Adventure's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UK Map ships an update every 4 weeks, Macs Adventure weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UK Map | Macs Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-map/id365745482/reviews) | **[4.7 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macs-adventure/id1616635221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 288 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mappendix Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298854054) | [The Independent Adventure Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616635223) |

## What reviewers say

### UK Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-map/id365745482)

Explore Great Britain with detailed offline maps using Ordnance Survey data. Download free 1:25,000 and 1:10,000 scale maps, plan routes, mark waypoints, and view terrain in 3D. Access place names, street names, and postcodes without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free map downloads, Offline map access, Route planning and track recording, 3D terrain mode, Offline place, street, and postcode search, GPX file import/export

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

**In-app purchases (92)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 32 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Canterbury OS City Map | $1.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9F | $1.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 31 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Portsmouth OS City Map | $1.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 1 | $1.89 | one-time |
| Dundee OS City Map | $1.95 | one-time |
| Exmouth OS City Map | $1.95 | one-time |
| Derby OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Northampton OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reading OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portishead OS City Map | $2.00 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 7G | $2.09 | one-time |
| Inverness OS City Map | $2.09 | one-time |
| Swansea OS City Map | $2.09 | one-time |
| Bristol OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Fareham OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Wolverhampton OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Landywood OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Aberdeen OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Dover and Folkestone OS City | $2.19 | one-time |
| Paisley OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Stirling OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Coatbridge OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Perth OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Preston OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Windsor OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| St Albans OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Esher OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Lancaster OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Plymouth OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Newport OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Plympton OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Exeter OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Caerphilly OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Gloucester OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Cheltenham OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Central London SE OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Bath OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9D | $2.29 | one-time |
| Wembley OS City Map | $2.29 | one-time |
| Central London NW OS City Map | $2.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 42A | $2.29 | one-time |
| Margate OS City Map | $2.39 | one-time |
| Edinburgh OS City Map | $2.39 | one-time |
| Oxford OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Liverpool OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Manchester OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Hounslow OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9G | $2.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 24J | $2.59 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9J | $2.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 41E | $2.95 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 26Q | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 36S | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 21K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 37N | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 21J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 26K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 31J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 31K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 30J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8L | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 22J | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 36Q | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 20 | $3.39 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9A | $3.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 8 | $3.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8C | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 3 | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 10F | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 13 | $3.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 21 | $3.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 29S | $3.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9H | $4.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 22 | $4.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 15 | $4.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9K | $4.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 28 | $4.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 6 | $4.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 10 | $4.59 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 23 | $4.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 4 | $4.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 30 | $4.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 5 | $4.95 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 14 | $5.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 9 | $5.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Eng & W N | $107.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Eng & W S | $109.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Scotland | $111.99 | one-time |


### Macs Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macs-adventure/id1616635221)

Access your self-guided adventure itinerary, detailed route descriptions, and outdoor maps offline. Track your progress, receive notifications, and share your journey with others.

**Highlights:** Daily trip itinerary, Downloadable outdoor maps, GPS route tracking, Offline access, Trip progress notifications, Route sharing, Curated trip insights

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to access and use
- ✈️ Offline access helpful
- 📍 Great trail markings
- 🗺️ Map shows exact location
- 📱 Quick itinerary access

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Lost all functionality
- ❌ Does not have current bookings
- ❌ Lost previous trips
- ❌ Distances in kms not miles (UK)
- ❌ App still does not work

**Reported bugs**

- App has lost all functionality
- App does not have current bookings
- App has lost previous trips
- Distances shown in kms instead of miles for UK region
- App still does not work

**Requested features**

- Allow mixing of routes
- More details about each route
- Place maps in order of hike or allow user re-ordering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UK Map free?

UK Map costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Macs Adventure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UK Map or Macs Adventure?

Macs Adventure is rated higher. UK Map averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Macs Adventure averages 4.7 from 371 ratings.

### Do UK Map or Macs Adventure have ads?

Neither UK Map nor Macs Adventure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UK Map or Macs Adventure?

UK Map ships an update every 4 weeks, and Macs Adventure weekly. Most recently, UK Map was updated on September 25, 2026 and Macs Adventure on September 19, 2026.

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