# Outside Maps vs You Need A Map

The clearest difference is rating: You Need A Map at 4.4 against Outside Maps's 2.0. You Need A Map also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 2). Outside Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. You Need A Map sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Outside Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

You Need A Map holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: You Need A Map has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Outside Maps's written reviews are positive against 72% of You Need A Map'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, You Need A Map every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | You Need A Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews) | **[4.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-need-a-map/id415545903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920) | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) |

## 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


### You Need A Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-need-a-map/id415545903)

This app provides detailed offline 3D topographic maps of the entire USA. It includes terrain, roads, water bodies, and landmarks, functioning even without a cell signal. It's ideal for navigation and emergency situations where connectivity is unreliable.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D topographic maps, Covers all 50 US states, Works without cell signal, Shows terrain, roads, and landmarks, GPS tracking and track replay, Detailed feature information display, Satellite image overlays

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3D Mapping | Free | one-time |
| Scenic Map Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent offline maps
- ⛰️ Detailed terrain and 3D view
- 📸 Useful for photography planning
- ✈️ Great for pilots and aviation
- 🌲 Ideal for backcountry/remote areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💾 Large file size
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Missing specific locations (e.g., Isle Royale)
- 📉 Outdated map data in some areas
- ❓ Unintuitive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode alphanumeric display issue
- App crashes when touching GPS icon
- App won't open after update
- Download issues
- 3D feature purchase unavailable

**Requested features**

- Prioritize favorite waypoints
- Update satellite imagery
- Improve search functionality for towns/streets
- Add BLM and state trust land overlays
- Add Retina display graphics for new iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

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

### Is You Need A Map free?

You Need A Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outside Maps or You Need A Map?

You Need A Map is rated higher. Outside Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while You Need A Map averages 4.4 from 53 ratings.

### Do Outside Maps or You Need A Map have ads?

Neither Outside Maps nor You Need A Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or You Need A Map?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and You Need A Map every 4 months. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on October 2, 2026 and You Need A Map on October 8, 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.*