Comparison

iGIS for iPad vs Map Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iGIS for iPad

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
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iGIS - The world's first and leading iOS GIS. True GIS functionality is now available on the iPad! Your iPad. Your data. Your maps. iGIS represents a new era in mobile GIS solutions by enabling users to load, view, investigate, create and export their own data over a background of map service imagery. Importing data is easy with our unique data import facility supporting Mac, PC and Linux or via the USB cable. ESRI Shapefiles (.shp) are supported at the moment. Great for field work as your spatial data is stored on the iPad, so there is no need for an Internet connection to see your data. We also support over 3000 projections, so there is no need for data re-projection. We include support for multiple layers of points, lines, and polygons and imagery – all styled as you like. Add comments to your maps - A point layer is added with a name and description field. You can add or edit any of your layers - and even define your own data entry forms with dropdown lists for codes, etc. Export your layers to ESRI shapefiles for use back in your enterprise. Other features include: - Great speed, using our multi-threaded map renderer. - Support for large datasets. - Add your own imagery - Import and export of ESRI Shapefiles. - Display current GPS location in your chosen projection ( + compass) - Zoom to current location - Zoom to data extent - Map Pan, zoom in, zoom out - Changeable drawing styles for a layer: size, color, transparency - Set the draw order and visibility of map layers - Set the zoom scale for layers via a simple slider - Select and interrogate feature attributes via point and click This application is designed for GIS professionals and an understanding of some basic GIS concepts such as layers, shapefiles, projections etc, would make using iGIS simpler. Please let us know if concepts in iGIS are unclear. We know there’s a lot more functionality that we haven’t included. Let us know what features you’d like to see added or improved. iGIS can use the GPS in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Thanks for your interest, The Geometry Team

About

Map Plus

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

Highlights
  • View and edit custom maps
  • Manage geographic data
  • Support for GIS vector and common file formats
  • Offline map viewing
  • GPS track recording and path following
  • On-map vector editing
  • Data sharing via multiple methods
Features
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The most powerful and versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, surveying, editing or managing mass of your geography data. ● You can use Map Plus as a professional GIS tool for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, planning, online/offline viewing and many other management. ● You can also use Map Plus to help your outdoor activities and global travels, for trip planning, offline map downloading, track/photo/video recording, and sharing memories with friends. Besides common map features such as locating, searching, Map Plus provides many more special: ● Configuring, viewing and downloading any online maps of XYZ/WMS/WMTS patterns, or using scripts to configure more complex ones. ● Handling GIS vector file formats, such as Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, AutoCAD DXF... ● Handling Common GIS file formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT.. Supported styles in KML/KMZ. ● Handling offline map file formats such as MBTiles, RMaps... ● On-map vector editing with finger drag-drop and magnetic snap. ● GPS Track Recording with auto-recovery and background mode support. ● Path Following with voice guidance for both user paths and searched direction routes. ● Displaying locations of photos and videos in your system photo albums. (no need to import) ● User data management with folders, sub-folders, layers, bulk operations, shortcuts, tags and fuzzy searches. Supports Advanced Search by using expressions with attribute conditions. ● Using Feature Class for bulk editing and managing similar (same class of) features and layers all together. Supports bulk Attributes Merge and Link Relationship Building between features of different classes. ● Conditional Style and Expression provide dynamic content rendering. ● Customizable pop-up panel for on-map picking items with HTML, JS and CSS support to make custom forms, layout and rich-formatted content. ● Handling coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Plus Code. ● Photo Markup allows you draw markups on photo, such as arrows, texts, free-hand drawings. ● Browser Access allows you to access app's data or files from a desktop PC/Mac with a web browser wirelessly. ● Sharing or transferring data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, iCloud, SMS, Email, QR codes, Open-In, AirDrop or many other ways. ● Many more fantastic and free functions could not be fully descriped here, such as Guide Mark, Arrival Notification, Photo Mode, Map Level Adjust, Custom Icons, Photo/Video Attachments, Image Overlay, Text Overlay, Fast Editing, Distance/Perimeter/Area Measuring, Custom Time Zone, etc. User Manual: https://duweis.com/en/mapplus_guide.html Contact Us: support@duweis.com

Screenshots

Map Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Map Plus at 4.6 against iGIS for iPad's 3.0. Map Plus also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 2) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). iGIS for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iGIS for iPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of iGIS for iPad's written reviews are positive against 83% of Map Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iGIS for iPad versus Map Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGIS for iPadMap Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (637 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2637 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeometryMiocool Inc.

Customer experience

iGIS for iPad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative28.0%

Map Plus

All ratings637 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

iGIS for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Map Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when loading large datasets
  • Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
  • Problems with coordinate system and projection support
  • Inconsistent behavior when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
  • Route planning and navigation capabilities
  • Ability to import and export more file formats
  • Improved offline map caching and performance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iGIS for iPad

One-time2
  • iGIS Pro - 1 month subscription$9.99
  • iGIS Pro 1 year subscription$31.99
10 purchases

Map Plus

One-time10
  • Large File Support$0.99
  • Enhanced Map$0.99
  • Donate$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Export GPX Support$2.99
  • Enhanced Format$2.99
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99
  • Enhanced GIS$4.99
  • Enhanced Editing$5.99
  • Enhanced Photo$8.99
  • Full-Function Package$19.99

Questions

Is iGIS for iPad free?
iGIS for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Plus free?
Map Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iGIS for iPad or Map Plus?
Map Plus is rated higher. iGIS for iPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Map Plus averages 4.6 from 637 ratings.
Do iGIS for iPad or Map Plus have ads?
Map Plus shows ads; iGIS for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, iGIS for iPad or Map Plus?
iGIS for iPad ships an update monthly, and Map Plus monthly. Most recently, iGIS for iPad was updated on October 7, 2026 and Map Plus on October 13, 2026.

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