Comparison

Avenza Maps vs Don't Go Missing

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

Head to head
About

Avenza Maps

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
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New Description: Avenza Maps is a powerful offline navigation app for professional field work. Use offline maps with GPS navigation to stay on track anywhere—no signal required, so you can navigate confidently with precise location awareness. Discover and download trail, topographic, land use, utility, nautical, and survey data from trusted publishers, or import your own maps. Avenza supports custom map import, letting you work with PDF maps, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF files for reliable navigation both on and off the grid. Explore trusted outdoor & professional data Access the largest mobile Map Stores featuring content from: National Geographic National Park Service US Forest Service (USFS) US Geological Survey (USGS) NOAA, FAA, BLM, and more Avenza is widely used by professionals worldwide for surveying, land management, environmental work, GIS field operations, and more. Make your own maps? Import your custom maps and never get lost off the grid. Maps are available for free or purchase from the in-app Map Store. Plus subscription is available for unlimited custom map imports. Pro subscription is available for professional users with full access to all features and mapping tools. ENHANCE YOUR MAPS WITH THESE FEATURES - Locate your realtime GPS position and find direction, even when offline - Record GPS tracks during your activities - Navigate to features using compass tools - Add photos and notes to any location - Add placemarks to your map and style them with recreational symbols - Measure distances and estimate times - Supports KML, GPX, and CSV Formats GET MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PLUS For users who need more - Up to 20 custom PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF imports - Create geofences for up to 50 individual features and up to four geofence layers GET EVEN MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PRO For professionals and organizations who require an offline mapping solution with location awareness with more features and tools - Unlimited import of your own geospatial PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF maps - GPS averaging, additional coordinate display formats, custom symbol sets - Connect high-accuracy GPS devices via Bluetooth - Created unlimited geofences and get global geofence notifications - Convert tracks to areas - Map orientation lock - Import and export Esri® Shapefiles - Import and manage custom symbology sets - Priority technical support Avenza Maps Pro subscription required for commercial, academic, government, and professional use. Avenza Maps Plus and Pro are available as annual subscriptions. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are 12 months in duration and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings. If you didn’t use iTunes to subscribe, you can manage your subscription through Avenza. SUPPORT We can help! Go to support.avenzamaps.com LEGAL Privacy Policy: avenzamaps.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: avenzamaps.com/legal/terms.html CONNECT WITH US avenzamaps.com facebook.com/avenzamaps twitter.com/avenzamaps instagram.com/avenzamaps

About

Don't Go Missing

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Don't Go Missing helps hikers, hunters, anglers, campers, and off-grid explorers create a safer plan before entering the wilderness. Before you leave, build a Safe Journey so your route context, return time, trusted contacts, checklist, and emergency details are organized in one place. Use it before hikes, hunts, fishing trips, campouts, remote drives, and solo outdoor adventures where cell service, timing, terrain, and weather can change fast. A subscription is required to access the app's Safe Journey planning and wilderness safety tools. What you can do: • Create a Safe Journey before each trip • Save GPS route context for wilderness travel • Set trusted contacts and expected return time • Use check-ins and safety timers • Prepare an SOS message with location context • Complete a wilderness safety checklist • Keep past trip details for repeat adventures • Plan with privacy-focused, on-device tools Don't Go Missing is not another trail discovery app. It is a wilderness safety layer for people who want a clear plan before the trail gets quiet, the sun drops, or a normal trip becomes a search problem. Built for: • Hikers and backpackers • Hunters and off-trail outdoorsmen • Anglers and remote fishing trips • Campers and overlanders • Solo adventurers • Outdoor mystery and missing persons audiences who want practical preparedness Plan before you go. Stay safer out there. Important: Don't Go Missing is not a substitute for 911, emergency services, satellite messengers, professional navigation tools, or outdoor safety training. Availability of GPS, messaging, and location sharing may depend on device settings, carrier coverage, iOS permissions, terrain, and other conditions. Subscription and Legal Information: Safe Journey planning and wilderness safety tools require an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID through Apple's in-app purchase system. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dontgomissing.com/privacy/ Support: https://dontgomissing.com/contact/ Support Email: dontgomissingapp@gmail.com

Screenshots

Avenza Maps4 screens
Don't Go Missing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Avenza Maps at #21 against Don't Go Missing's unranked. Don't Go Missing's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year and Don't Go Missing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Avenza Maps versus Don't Go Missing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvenza MapsDon't Go Missing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (128K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings128K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAvenza Systems Inc.Elijah Duffy

Bugs and requests

Avenza Maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maps disappearing after updates
  • Airdrop functionality issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Don't Go Missing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Avenza Maps

Subscriptions3
  • Avenza Maps Plus$32.991 Year
  • Avenza Maps Plus1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Avenza Maps Pro1 Month trial$169.991 Year
One-time10
  • Forest Service Topo Product$0.99
  • Garmin Tier 1$0.99
  • BaseImage, LLC Map Product$0.99
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  • Western Michigan University Map Product$2.99
  • US Forest Service R5 Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R6 Product$4.99
  • Map the Xperience Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R2 Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R4 Product$4.99
  • National Geographic Map Product$11.99
2 purchases

Don't Go Missing

Subscriptions2
  • Don't Go Missing Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Don't Go Missing Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Avenza Maps free?
Avenza Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Go Missing free?
Don't Go Missing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avenza Maps or Don't Go Missing have ads?
Neither Avenza Maps nor Don't Go Missing shows ads.

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