# iGIS for iPad vs Draw Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Draw Maps at 3.3 against iGIS for iPad's 3.0. Draw Maps also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGIS for iPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Draw Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Draw Maps holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Maps has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 62% positive.

iGIS for iPad ships an update monthly, Draw Maps every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGIS for iPad | Draw Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis-for-ipad/id386107163/reviews) | **[3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geometry](https://appshunter.io/developer/288087902) | [Bluefield GIS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272915305) |

## What reviewers say

### iGIS for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis-for-ipad/id386107163)

This app brings true GIS functionality to your iPad, allowing you to load, view, create, and export spatial data. It supports offline use, multiple data layers, and custom data entry forms, making it ideal for field professionals.

**Highlights:** Load, view, create, and export spatial data, Offline data access, ESRI Shapefile support (import/export), Support for over 3000 projections, Multiple layers (points, lines, polygons, imagery), Customizable data entry forms, GPS location display with compass

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iGIS Pro - 1 month subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| iGIS Pro 1 year subscription | $31.99 | one-time |


### Draw Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166)

Annotate maps with custom notes, pins, and photos. Use a variety of drawing tools and colors to mark locations, plan events, or record observations. Share your annotated maps with others or archive them for later use.

**Highlights:** Draw and highlight on maps, Add colored map pins with notes, Place photos on the map, Draw and highlight within photos, 72 color options, Use stencils for shapes and labels, Share map images or documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro features | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro features | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro features | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGIS for iPad free?

iGIS for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Draw Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iGIS for iPad or Draw Maps?

Draw Maps is rated higher. iGIS for iPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Draw Maps averages 3.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do iGIS for iPad or Draw Maps have ads?

Neither iGIS for iPad nor Draw Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iGIS for iPad or Draw Maps?

iGIS for iPad ships an update monthly, and Draw Maps every 5 weeks. Most recently, iGIS for iPad was updated on October 7, 2026 and Draw Maps on October 7, 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.*