# Outside Maps vs Scenic Map

The clearest difference is rating: Scenic Map at 4.7 against Outside Maps's 2.0. Outside Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scenic Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Outside Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scenic Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Outside Maps's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scenic 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, Scenic Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | Scenic Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map/id629666111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| 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


### Scenic Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map/id629666111)

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

**Highlights:** Global 3D topographic maps, Offline map caching, Satellite image overlays, Customizable map styles, GPS tracking and route replay, GPX track import/export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenic Map Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

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

### Is Scenic Map free?

Scenic Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outside Maps or Scenic Map?

Scenic Map is rated higher. Outside Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scenic Map averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Outside Maps or Scenic Map have ads?

Neither Outside Maps nor Scenic Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or Scenic Map?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Scenic Map every 3 months. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on October 2, 2026 and Scenic Map on September 22, 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.*