Comparison

Maps 3D Neo vs 3D Offline Maps

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

3D Offline Maps

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

Highlights
  • Offline 2D and 3D maps
  • GPS track recording
  • Route planning
  • GPX import/export
  • Unlimited offline map storage
  • Multiple map types
Features
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Detailed 2D and 3D maps for navigation, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures all over the world. Download maps in advance, use them offline without internet access, record GPS tracks, save routes and waypoints, import and export GPX files, and keep everything important close at hand on every trip. Plan routes, build your own collection of tracks, mark interesting places on the map, share data with friends, and travel more comfortably even where there is no signal. The app supports offline maps with no time limits on storage and contains no ads. Main features: - 9 map types: satellite, vector, and 3D maps. - compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. - background track recording. - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track. - fast and convenient map downloads. - route planner. - step counter with data for the last three months (steps, distance). - elevation for any waypoint. - address search. - coordinate search. - compass. - barometer. - track processing and optimization. - offline map downloads with unlimited storage time. - supports all available ways on your device to import and export tracks and waypoints in GPX, KML, KMZ format. - color gradient by speed and elevation for imported tracks when this data is available. - color gradient by speed and elevation for recorded tracks. - records speed and elevation in tracks. - contour lines in outdoor mode. - extended track information: average and maximum speed, duration, distance, and number of waypoints. - different units of measurement: miles, kilometers, feet, meters. - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track. - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any mode and anywhere on the map. - selectable icons for waypoints. - track recording quality settings, distance filters, and power saving mode. - points to the selected waypoint and shows the distance to it. - shows the current distance covered and time on route. - quick start and stop of track recording. - several map orientation modes: by device compass, by direction of movement, centered mode, and north-up mode. - map tilt with a two-finger gesture. - quick selection and convenient viewing of saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps. - speed and elevation charts with zooming and scrolling. - link to the user guide in settings. - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots. - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata. - Terms of Service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy

Screenshots

Maps 3D Neo4 screens
3D Offline Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D Offline Maps at weekly against Maps 3D Neo's every 2 months. 3D Offline Maps also leads on ratings volume (650 vs 59). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Offline Maps has 650 ratings behind it against 59, 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 80% of 3D Offline Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, 3D Offline Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maps 3D Neo versus 3D Offline Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps 3D Neo3D Offline Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (59 ratings)4.6 (650 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB72 MB
Age rating4++4
Developermovingworld GmbHSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH

Customer experience

Maps 3D Neo

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

3D Offline Maps

All ratings650 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Maps 3D Neo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3D Offline Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
  • Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
  • GPX file download compatibility issues
  • Background tracking does not work

Requested features

5 requests
  • CarPlay support integration
  • Map selection icon on main page
  • Current/real-time satellite imagery
  • Map gradients relative to pitch
  • Background tracking functionality

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
7 purchases

3D Offline Maps

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual Sale$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Matching to road$0.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Maps 3D Neo free?
Maps 3D Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Offline Maps free?
3D Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maps 3D Neo or 3D Offline Maps?
3D Offline Maps is rated higher. Maps 3D Neo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while 3D Offline Maps averages 4.6 from 650 ratings.
Do Maps 3D Neo or 3D Offline Maps have ads?
Neither Maps 3D Neo nor 3D Offline Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps 3D Neo or 3D Offline Maps?
Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Offline Maps weekly. Most recently, Maps 3D Neo was updated on October 26, 2026 and 3D Offline Maps on October 27, 2026.

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