# Avenza Maps vs Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

Avenza Maps and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS's written reviews are positive against 51% of Avenza Maps's. Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Avenza Maps's advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 3.8K). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS 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 Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 129K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 88% of Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #17 | **#15** |
| Size | 344 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [Organic Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567437059) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Navigation, #72 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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


### Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

**Highlights:** 100% offline maps and navigation, Fast zooming and search, Detailed points of interest, Turn-by-turn voice guidance, Hiking and cycling trail layers, Route recording and import/export, Multiple map styles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Detailed and accurate maps
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 👎 Routing and navigation not as robust as some paid alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of address search
- Elevation data not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize map styles and colors
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Improved public transportation routing
- Satellite/aerial imagery support
- Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

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

### Is Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS free?

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS fortnightly. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on November 10, 2026 and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Avenza Maps or Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Avenza Maps currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*