# Avenza Maps vs Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avenza Maps at 52% against Grid's 0%. Avenza Maps also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Avenza Maps is free to download; Grid costs $0.99 up front. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year. Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Avenza Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 127K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grid's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Grid every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-nav/id1245973518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [Matt Kaili](https://appshunter.io/developer/398449850) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Navigation, #58 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


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-nav/id1245973518)

This app provides accurate location data in MGRS/USNG and lat/lon formats, along with altitude, course, and speed. It features a satellite map, a coordinate converter, and options to adjust grid accuracy and units. Location updates can be toggled to conserve battery.

**Highlights:** MGRS/USNG and lat/lon coordinates, Altitude, course, and speed display, Satellite map view, Coordinate converter (DMS, MGRS, UTM), Adjustable grid accuracy, Toggleable location updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

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

### Is Grid free?

Grid costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or Grid?

Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Grid averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Grid have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or Grid?

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Grid every 5 months. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Grid on September 21, 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.*