# CycleMaps vs Memory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory at none against CycleMaps's 7. Memory also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). CycleMaps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleMaps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CycleMaps against 4.9 for Memory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 80% of Memory's.

CycleMaps ships an update weekly, Memory every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleMaps | Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791/reviews)** | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [motocode ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/428397794) | [Memory-Map](https://appshunter.io/developer/349996087) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791)

This app plans bicycle routes using multiple data sources, prioritizing cycle paths and quiet streets worldwide. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless cycling experience. Track your rides, view elevation profiles, and import/export routes.

**Highlights:** Worldwide bicycle route planning, Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline maps, Apple Watch integration, Ride tracking & Apple Health sync, GPX/KML import/export, Cycle path overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Watch Trial | Free | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Quiet/safe route options
- 👍 Useful for exploring new areas
- 👍 Good for commuting and leisure rides
- 👍 Helpful for mobility scooter users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional route suggestions on unsafe roads
- 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate voice instructions
- 🐛 Slow map redraw and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect GPS location detection
- Inability to sign up or reset password
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Option to avoid hills, stairs, or unpaved paths
- Ability to reverse or edit saved routes
- Automatic rerouting when going off course
- Display of bike share station locations and availability
- Voice navigation through connected Bluetooth headphones


### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836)

Navigate anywhere with offline maps and GPS. Access a vast library of global maps, plan routes, and track your journey without a mobile data connection. Sync data across devices for seamless planning and navigation.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Downloadable global maps, Route planning and editing, 3D World map view, Interactive terrain elevation profiles, Cloud sync across devices, GPX file import/export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map quality and detail
- 📥 Offline map download capability
- 💰 One-time purchase option (no subscription)
- 🔄 Cross-device sync functionality
- 🧭 Comprehensive navigation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App closing issues (swipe-up doesn't work properly)
- 🚗 No Apple CarPlay integration
- 🧩 Non-intuitive user interface
- 🔄 Slow feature development over years
- 📱 Dynamic Island compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- App won't close properly with swipe-up gesture on iPhone
- Startup error message about improper closure
- Maps fail to download on new devices
- GPS location not detected on iPad despite enabled settings
- App switching gesture interferes with map centering

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Map auto-rotation to direction of travel
- More custom waypoint icons (food drop, water source, campsite, etc.)
- Better route optimization with more waypoints
- Map orientation options (North-up vs. route-up)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleMaps free?

CycleMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CycleMaps or Memory?

CycleMaps is rated higher. CycleMaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Memory averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do CycleMaps or Memory have ads?

Neither CycleMaps nor Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleMaps or Memory?

CycleMaps ships an update weekly, and Memory every 3 months. Most recently, CycleMaps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Memory on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*