# You Need A Map vs MNsight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: You Need A Map at 73% against MNsight's 0%. You Need A Map also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (53 vs 5). MNsight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

You Need A Map holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: You Need A Map has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of You Need A Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of MNsight's.

## The numbers

| Metric | You Need A Map | MNsight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-need-a-map/id415545903/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MNsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283)

Explore Minnesota's subsurface geology with this app. Tap on the map or use your GPS to discover soil, glacial geology, and bedrock information for any location. Learn about the types and ages of the bedrock beneath the surface.

**Highlights:** Map-based geological data, GPS location information, Soil and bedrock details, Glacial geology insights, Bedrock age and type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is You Need A Map free?

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

### Is MNsight free?

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

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

You Need A Map is rated higher. You Need A Map averages 4.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while MNsight averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do You Need A Map or MNsight have ads?

Neither You Need A Map nor MNsight shows ads.

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