# Outside Maps vs Old Satellite Map JAPAN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outside Maps at none against Old Satellite Map JAPAN's 2. Outside Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). Old Satellite Map JAPAN's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Old Satellite Map JAPAN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Outside Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, Old Satellite Map JAPAN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | Old Satellite Map JAPAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920) | [Shigeo Nakamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177752028) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862)

View and navigate diverse mapping data on your iPhone or iPad. Access Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain, worldwide OpenStreetMap, historic maps, and aerial imagery. Features include GPS tracking, compass, and waypoint management.

**Highlights:** View Ordnance Survey maps (Great Britain), Worldwide OpenStreetMap support, Historic Ordnance Survey maps, Aerial photography, Real-time GPS tracking, Compass and bearing, Waypoint import/export (GPX)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Detailed historical maps
- 📍 GPS overlay on old maps
- 🏠 House names and numbers
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for delivery drivers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇦🇺 No Australian maps
- 🐛 UI bugs and glitches
- 🗙 Invisible map source text
- 📉 Unreliable tile cache offline
- ❓ Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Text to select map source invisible (white on white)
- Tile cache unreliable when offline
- Waypoints move around map accidentally
- Map selection window not loading (iOS 8)
- App crashes consistently (iOS 8)

**Requested features**

- Add zoom function for desktop version
- Include a 1960's map
- Ability to import custom map sources
- Option for selected map source to remain default
- Reinstate 'Save Waypoint' feature


### Old Satellite Map JAPAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-satellite-map-japan/id1177752029)

Explore historical aerial views of Japan by comparing current satellite imagery with maps from the 1970s. This app allows you to visualize how landscapes have changed over time.

**Highlights:** Compare present satellite map with 1970s satellite map, View historical aerial photographs, Visualize landscape changes over time, Subscription to hide ads, Restore purchases across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

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

### Is Old Satellite Map JAPAN free?

Old Satellite Map JAPAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Outside Maps or Old Satellite Map JAPAN have ads?

Old Satellite Map JAPAN shows ads; Outside Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or Old Satellite Map JAPAN?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Old Satellite Map JAPAN weekly. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on October 22, 2026 and Old Satellite Map JAPAN on October 29, 2026.

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