Maps 3D Neo vs Route3D 3.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D terrain mapping
- Offline map access
- Route planning and recording
- GPS tracking with elevation
- Searchable points of interest
- Route sharing
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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/
Route3D 3.0
This app offers a 3D topographic map for outdoor activities, displaying terrain in perspective with hills. It allows users to playback routes like a movie, view elevation profiles, and switch between maps and aerial photography. Maps can be cached for offline access and GPS tracking is supported.
- 3D topographic maps
- Route playback
- Elevation profiles
- Map and aerial view switching
- Offline map caching
- GPS tracking
- GPX import/export
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Route3D is a three dimensional map for outdoor activities. Maps are displayed in perspective and with hills. You can play back routes like a movie, showing each turn. Elevation profile shows the ups and downs of the route. Switch between maps and aerial photography. USGS topographic maps cover the continental USA. Cache maps in internal storage for offline access. Track your position with GPS. Import and export GPX files from other GPS applications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maps 3D Neo at 4.4 against Route3D 3.0's 2.5. Maps 3D Neo also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Route3D 3.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Route3D 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maps 3D Neo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maps 3D Neo has 60 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Maps 3D Neo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Route3D 3.0's.
Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, Route3D 3.0 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maps 3D Neo | Route3D 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (60 ratings) — better | 2.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | movingworld GmbH | Eastridge Technology |
Customer experience
Maps 3D Neo
Route3D 3.0
In-app purchases
Maps 3D Neo
- Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Load larger maps$3.99
- Route planner$3.99
- One Year pass$14.99
Route3D 3.0
No in-app purchases
