# Avenza Maps vs LANDCODE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avenza Maps at 51% against LANDCODE's 0%. Avenza Maps also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). LANDCODE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. LANDCODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Avenza Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 128K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of LANDCODE's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, LANDCODE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | LANDCODE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landcode-map-and-location-share/id6478959180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 335 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [LANDCODE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734604337) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Navigation, #68 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


### LANDCODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landcode-map-and-location-share/id6478959180)

This app offers a new way to navigate and share locations with personalized, easy-to-remember addresses. It provides precise mapping and dynamic sharing capabilities for various needs, from personal meetups to business accessibility.

**Highlights:** Customizable location tags, Precise mapping and navigation, Dynamic location sharing, Integration with navigation apps, Enhanced safety features, Global addressing system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

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

### Is LANDCODE free?

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

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

Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while LANDCODE averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or LANDCODE have ads?

LANDCODE shows ads; Avenza Maps does not.

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

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and LANDCODE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on November 7, 2026 and LANDCODE on November 4, 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.*