# Outside Maps vs Maps for OSM

The clearest difference is rating: Maps for OSM at 5.0 against Outside Maps's 2.0. Maps for OSM also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Outside Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Maps for OSM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Outside Maps's written reviews are positive against 75% of Maps for OSM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, Maps for OSM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | Maps for OSM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920) | [Michael Roennau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499959874) |

## 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


### Maps for OSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-osm/id1595273365)

Explore detailed maps from OpenStreetMap with offline capabilities. Record tracks, add notes, and capture photos or videos directly on the map. This open-source application offers robust data management and backup features.

**Highlights:** Offline map tile preloading, Place markers and notes, Photo and video capture, GPX track recording and export, Data backup and restore, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

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

### Is Maps for OSM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outside Maps or Maps for OSM?

Maps for OSM is rated higher. Outside Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Maps for OSM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Outside Maps or Maps for OSM have ads?

Neither Outside Maps nor Maps for OSM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or Maps for OSM?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Maps for OSM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Maps for OSM on October 12, 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.*