Large Maps vs MapOut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Large Maps
View and scroll extremely large PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG map files with ease. This app handles documents up to 110 inches wide, offering fast, offline viewing without internet access. It also functions as a general-purpose PDF reader and can view faxes.
- View large map files (PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG)
- Handles documents up to 110 inches wide
- Fast, effortless offline viewing
- Integrated passive caching Dropbox support
- General purpose lightning fast PDF reader
- Can read faxes
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Got a PDF of a topographical map? Is that map 110 x 80 inches. None of the document readers in the App store can view and scroll your map with ease? We can, we are happy to work with Map files that are as large as 110 inches or 3 meters wide. Say for example the USA Forestry Service Maps at http://www.fs.fed.us/maps which are 80 by 110 inches unfolded. Other PDF readers optimized for 8.5 by 11 inch page sizes just crash and burn when given such a map, or scrolling becomes ugly. Many governments like Canada provide free maps http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca Or as an expert use http://mapbox.com to create your own specialized maps. Note we don't supply the Maps you must find those, in PDF, TIFF or JPEG/PNG formats, but once you have them, then you can view them with ease. True off line viewing, no internet needed once you have given us the Map So bring your OWN Maps for true, fast, effortless off-line viewing. Remember 24 hour support is available from the Support button! We use our accelerated PDF viewing logic, and combined with our TIFF decoder we can deal most image formats. Expanding on our LargeViewer technology then means size is not a problem. *** Bonus *** because of that we are a general purpose lightning fast PDF Reader, and can read FAXES too. So we are many apps in one. With our integrated passive caching Dropbox Support you can host maps on your Dropbox account then read them from all your iOS devices, even when you don't have internet access. Don't forget our OS-X helper app for LargeViewer
MapOut
Create, view, and record custom routes with offline global maps. Explore terrain in 3D, track your speed and distance, and access detailed topographical and tourist information.
- Offline global maps
- Route drawing and planning
- 3D Tilt View terrain exploration
- Speed and distance tracking
- Offline search for places and streets
- GPX/KML file import
- Tour recording and sharing
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“MapOut saves the day with its intuitive interface for drawing routes and viewing elevation profiles. I’m genuinely impressed by its powerful features!” – Alee, cyclingabout.com Offline maps covering the entire globe, optimized for iPhone and iPad. As beautiful as a traditional paper map—but far more versatile. Perfectly tailored for: - Hikers: Clear, detailed terrain maps accessible even in the most remote locations, without an internet connection. - Cyclists: Extensive cycling route network with real-time speed and distance tracking. - City Travelers: Detailed city maps complete with essential tourist information. - Map Enthusiasts: Simply elegant maps that are a pleasure to view. Innovative 3D Tilt View - Tilt your device in any direction to vividly explore terrain details. Learn more at [mapout.app](https://mapout.app). Powerful Offline Search - Easily find places, streets, mountains, and more—no internet needed. High-Quality Map Data - Built upon the OpenStreetMap project, the "Wikipedia of Maps". Contribute your own corrections and additions at OpenStreetMap.org. - Regularly updated offline maps available for your selected regions. Effortless Tour Planning - Draw: Easily create custom routes and waypoints directly on your map. Adjust existing tours or imported GPX files effortlessly. - Import: Transfer routes to your device via email using a free "MapOut.me" account. Discover countless GPX and KML route files online, ideal for hiking or biking (e.g., gpsies.com). - Record: Capture your adventures and easily share them with friends. - Insights: Quickly see vital information for every tour—distance, elevation changes, route profile, and map details. Superior Map Viewing Experience - Rapid, hardware-accelerated rendering for smooth navigation. - Continuous zoom with impeccable clarity at every level. - Detailed topographical views featuring contour lines and shading. - Versatile overlays include biking, hiking, skiing routes, sightseeing locations, and public transport networks. Find comprehensive support and answers in our user manual: https://mapout.app/manual Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright
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Verdict
Large Maps and MapOut both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 64% of Large Maps's. MapOut also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 1) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Large Maps costs $7.99 and MapOut $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Large Maps against 4.9 for MapOut. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapOut has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Large Maps's written reviews are positive against 96% of MapOut's.
Large Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, MapOut every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Large Maps | MapOut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (142 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd | Valnova |
Customer experience
Large Maps
MapOut
Bugs and requests
Large Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MapOut
Reported bugs
2 issues- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to search for and navigate to specific locations
- Option to display different map styles (e.g. satellite view)
- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice guidance
- Integration with other fitness/outdoor apps
In-app purchases
Large Maps
No in-app purchases
MapOut
No in-app purchases









