Comparison

Maps 3D Neo vs AR AlpineGuide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maps 3D Neo

Plan, navigate, and explore outdoor adventures with detailed 3D maps. Track your routes, record key coordinates and elevations, and access worldwide map data offline. Share your journeys and discover new trails with searchable terrain and points of interest.

Highlights
  • 3D terrain mapping
  • Offline map access
  • Route planning and recording
  • GPS tracking with elevation
  • Searchable points of interest
  • Route sharing
Features
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Maps3D – Explore the world in true 3D Plan, discover, and navigate your next outdoor adventure with maps that reveal the landscape as it really is. Unlike traditional flat maps, Maps3D lets you explore mountains, valleys, trails, and terrain in stunning 3D, making it easier to understand the world before you set out. Whether you're hiking, cycling, trail running, or simply exploring new places, Maps3D helps you plan smarter, stay oriented, and enjoy every adventure. Built on an all-new map engine Maps3D 7 introduces the biggest upgrade in the app's history with a completely redesigned vector map engine. • Beautiful high-resolution 3D terrain
 • Fast, compact offline maps 
• Integrated satellite imagery
 • Smooth, crisp Retina graphics
 • Infinite zoom for maximum detail
 • Display multiple tracks simultaneously
 • Millions of searchable points of interest with Wikipedia integration Plan your adventures Create routes directly on the map with intuitive planning tools. • Create, edit, and optimize routes
 • View elevation profiles before you go 
• Measure distance and elevation gain
 • Place custom waypoints anywhere 
• Organize tracks and waypoints into folders Explore offline Download maps before your trip and continue exploring without a mobile connection. • Worldwide offline maps 
• GPS recording with precise elevation data
 • Search maps even when offline
 • Reliable navigation in remote areas Import and share Bring your existing adventures into Maps3D or share new ones with others. • Import GPX tracks from many sources
 • Export recorded routes
 • Share adventures with friends and fellow explorers Explore with confidence For over a decade, Maps3D has helped more than 2.5 million outdoor enthusiasts explore the world in stunning 3D. Whether you're planning your next hike or discovering a new cycling route, Maps3D is built to help you get the most out of every adventure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AR AlpineGuide

Identify mountains in real-time by pointing your device. See names, altitudes, and distances of over a million peaks worldwide in an augmented reality view. Explore 3D terrain and share your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Identify 1M peaks worldwide
  • Augmented reality peak naming
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • View from any map location
  • Photo sharing
  • Adjustable peak name display
  • Import photos for labeling
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Point your iOS device at the mountain and you'll see the name, altitude, and distance of the mountaintop. You can identify the names of all the mountain peaks in the 360-degree panoramic AR view. All features are free to use. Thanks to your support, we have reached 2.5 million downloads across all platforms, both domestic and international. Features - It has data from nearly one million peaks around the world. - It uses three-dimensional coordinates and a gyroscope to display the name at the peak, even if you tilt the camera. The display makes it easy to check. - The three-dimensional terrain is displayed semi-transparently, so it is easy to compare it with the actual shape of the mountain and check the location of the peak. - When you point your iOS device downward, the view switches to a 3D view looking down from the sky. - You can check the names of the terrain and mountains that can be seen from any location specified on the map. - You can take a photo with the name of the peak and share it via SNS or email. - Swiping the AR display up, down, left, or right allows you to adjust the position of the peak name display. - It is possible to adjust the position of the peak name display after the picture is taken. - You can import photos taken with another app and add the peak name. ※ If the direction is not correct (e.g. it always shows North), if your iOS device has a cover on it If there is a sensor in the case, please remove it. The metal or magnet on the cover may interfere with the sensor and cause it to malfunction. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maps 3D Neo4 screens
AR AlpineGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maps 3D Neo at none against AR AlpineGuide's shown. Maps 3D Neo also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 42%). AR AlpineGuide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (784 vs 56). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AR AlpineGuide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR AlpineGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR AlpineGuide has 784 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Maps 3D Neo's written reviews are positive against 42% of AR AlpineGuide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, AR AlpineGuide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maps 3D Neo versus AR AlpineGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps 3D NeoAR AlpineGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)4.6 (784 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings56784 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermovingworld GmbHにゃんこソフトウェア

Customer experience

Maps 3D Neo

All ratings56 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews656 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.8%

AR AlpineGuide

All ratings784 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Maps 3D Neo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AR AlpineGuide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not launching after updates
  • Constant pop-up notifications
  • Camera view not working, only black screen
  • Compass spinning uncontrollably

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow selecting elevation range to display
  • Add ability to download/save images locally
  • Improve language support and translations

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Maps 3D Neo

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Load larger maps$3.99
  • Route planner$3.99
  • One Year pass$14.99
6 purchases

AR AlpineGuide

Subscriptions5
  • Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free$1.992 Months
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$3.991 Year
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  • Ad-Free$5.991 Year
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • AdFree (Forever)$14.99

Questions

Is Maps 3D Neo free?
Maps 3D Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR AlpineGuide free?
AR AlpineGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maps 3D Neo or AR AlpineGuide?
AR AlpineGuide is rated higher. Maps 3D Neo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while AR AlpineGuide averages 4.6 from 784 ratings.
Do Maps 3D Neo or AR AlpineGuide have ads?
AR AlpineGuide shows ads; Maps 3D Neo does not.
Which is updated more often, Maps 3D Neo or AR AlpineGuide?
Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, and AR AlpineGuide weekly. Most recently, Maps 3D Neo was updated on October 18, 2026 and AR AlpineGuide on October 17, 2026.

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