BalticMaps vs maps.earth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BalticMaps
Access detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia with this app. The free version offers basic map viewing and location sharing, while a subscription unlocks turn-by-turn navigation, advanced search, and real-time traffic updates.
- Detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
- Pinpoint addresses with map markers
- Share and open locations
- Turn-by-turn navigation with audio cues (premium)
- Search for addresses and points of interest (premium)
- Save favorite spots (premium)
- Real-time traffic updates (premium)
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Explore the Baltics with Our Free App Version! With the free version of our app, you can access detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, created by Jana seta. Enjoy these features: - Pinpoint addresses by placing a marker on the map. - View both the topographic and historical topographic maps of Latvia. - Easily share locations on the map with others and open shared locations. - Send map corrections directly to "Jāņa sēta" Unlock Premium Features with a Subscription: Upgrade to the full version to enhance your experience with these additional features: - Enjoy complete turn-by-turn navigation with visual and audio cues. - Search for addresses, places, rivers, lakes, and more across Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. - Save favourite spots by marking them on the map. - Access points of interest and speed cameras throughout the Baltic countries. - Plan routes for drivers or pedestrians between multiple locations on the map. - Calculate ETA, driving time and distance for your routes. - Get real-time traffic updates in Riga and Pieriga. **Subscription Details:** The subscription is available on an annual basis and requires an Apple account for payment. For more information, check out our Terms of Use (https://mob.balticmaps.eu/description/en/Terms.html). --- **Izpēti Baltijas valstis ar mūsu bezmaksas lietotni!** Izmantojot lietotnes bezmaksas versiju, vari apskatīt Latvijas, Lietuvas un Igaunijas kartes, ko izstrādājusi “Jāņa sēta” un noteikt savu atrašanās vietu ar GPS funkcionalitāti. Bezmaksas versijā pieejama iespēja: - noskaidrot tuvāko adresi, noliekot iezīmi uz kartes; - apskatīt Latvijas topogrāfisko un vēsturisko topogrāfisko karti; - dalīties ar punktu uz kartes ar citiem vai aplūkot saņemtu atrašanās vietu no cita BalticMaps lietotāja; - nosūtīt karšu labojumus "Jāņa sētai". Abonējot maksas versiju, pieejamas šādas papildu iespējas: - pilnvērtīga navigācija ar vizuālām un balss norādēm; - meklēšana Baltijas valstu adrešu, vietu, upju, ezeru un citu objektu datubāzē; - savu iecienīto vietas saglabāšana, noliekot iezīmi uz kartes; - interešu punktu un fotoradaru apskate visā Baltijā; - maršrutu plānošana autovadītājiem un gājējiem - aktuāla sastrēgumu informācija Rīgā un Pierīgā. Abonēšanas informācija: Abonements pieejams uz gadu. Lai abonētu, nepieciešams Apple konts norēķinu veikšanai. Papildu informācija pieejama mūsu lietošanas noteikumos (https://mob.balticmaps.eu/description/lv/Terms.html)
maps.earth
Discover the world with low-stress directions powered by OpenStreetMap. This open-source application prioritizes user privacy by not displaying ads or selling data, focusing solely on providing a pleasant mapping experience.
- World exploration
- Low-stress directions
- OpenStreetMap powered
- Ad-free experience
- Data privacy focused
- Open source
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Explore the world and get low stress directions powered by OpenStreetMap. maps.earth is built on open source. We never show you ads or sell your data. We just want a nice map.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BalticMaps at 3.7 against maps.earth's 3.0. BalticMaps also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 33%) and device support (3 vs 1). maps.earth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. BalticMaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. maps.earth asks for nothing beyond the download.
BalticMaps holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of BalticMaps's written reviews are positive against 33% of maps.earth's.
BalticMaps ships an update every 3 months, maps.earth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BalticMaps | maps.earth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jana seta SIA | Michael Kirk |
Customer experience
BalticMaps
maps.earth
In-app purchases
BalticMaps
- Subscription for 3 months$3.993 Months
- Full Access$12.991 Year
- Subscription (1 year)$9.99
maps.earth
No in-app purchases
