# Maps 3D Neo vs Ascend Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Ascend Maps at 5.0 against Maps 3D Neo's 4.4. Ascend Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Maps 3D Neo's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ascend Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascend Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maps 3D Neo has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, Ascend Maps every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps 3D Neo | Ascend Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-3d-neo/id426034047/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-maps/id6504321706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [movingworld GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/391304003) | [Matthew White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498369427) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps 3D Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-3d-neo/id426034047)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Load larger maps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Route planner | $3.99 | one-time |
| One Year pass | $14.99 | one-time |


### Ascend Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-maps/id6504321706)

This app provides customizable outdoor maps with offline capabilities. It features 3D terrain, track recording, saved places management, and the ability to save map tiles for offline use. Explore the outdoors with detailed, personalized navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Offline search, 3D terrain, Track recording and editing, Saved places management, Customizable map styles, Offline map tile saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps 3D Neo free?

Maps 3D Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ascend Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps 3D Neo or Ascend Maps?

Ascend Maps is rated higher. Maps 3D Neo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Ascend Maps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Maps 3D Neo or Ascend Maps have ads?

Neither Maps 3D Neo nor Ascend Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maps 3D Neo or Ascend Maps?

Maps 3D Neo ships an update every 2 months, and Ascend Maps every 6 months. Most recently, Maps 3D Neo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ascend Maps on August 26, 2026.

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