# Avenza Maps vs Outly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outly at none against Avenza Maps's 13. Outly also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 52%). Avenza Maps's advantage is ratings volume (127K vs 1K) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year. Outly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Avenza Maps against 4.7 for Outly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 127K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 63% of Outly's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Outly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Outly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [Outly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460401024) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Navigation, #70 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


### Outly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outly/id1460401025)

Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Customizable maps and layers, Campsite discovery, Off-roading trail information, Hunting unit boundaries, Water spot scouting, Collaborative trip planning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app
- 🗺️ Fantastic offline navigation
- 🗺️ Excellent map database
- 🗺️ Helpful for planning trips and finding dispersed camping
- 🗺️ Useful for scouting 4x4 trails and camp spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't view photos
- 🐛 Unusable on iPhone
- 🔒 Requires location data
- 🗺️ Inaccurate distance information
- 🔒 Lies about data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Can't view photos
- Unusable on iPhone
- App freezes when clicking on campsites
- Map downloads don't work
- Can't sign up for an account

**Requested features**

- Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
- Ability to track GPS and save tracks
- Search function to find locations
- Interface with Google Earth
- Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

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

### Is Outly free?

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

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

Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Outly averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Outly have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Outly shows ads.

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

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Outly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on September 29, 2026 and Outly on August 8, 2026.

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