# Large Maps vs MapOut

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Large Maps | MapOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-maps/id413882298/reviews)** | [4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 64 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/312622074) | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) |

## What reviewers say

### Large Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-maps/id413882298)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💻 Offline map functionality
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
- 📊 Useful elevation profiles and statistics
- 🔁 Ability to import/export routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔍 Limited search and POI functionality
- 🚲 Could be better suited for cycling/biking
- ⌚ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Large Maps free?

Large Maps costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapOut free?

MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Large Maps or MapOut?

Large Maps is rated higher. Large Maps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MapOut averages 4.9 from 142 ratings.

### Do Large Maps or MapOut have ads?

Neither Large Maps nor MapOut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Large Maps or MapOut?

Large Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, and MapOut every 6 weeks. Most recently, Large Maps was updated on September 18, 2026 and MapOut on October 6, 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.*