Comparison

BalticMaps vs Trafi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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)

About

Trafi

Plan your journeys and navigate your city with ease. Find optimal public transport routes, view real-time schedules, and purchase tickets for select locations. Experience seamless urban mobility.

Highlights
  • Route Search for public transport
  • Real-time public transport schedules
  • Public transport ticket purchase
  • Supports 5 Lithuanian cities
  • Seamless urban mobility experience
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Move around effortlessly with the Trafi app. Here’s what you can do with our app: - Find the best public transport travel option using Route Search - Check public transport schedules in real-time - Purchase public transport tickets in Vilnius A minimum purchase of 5 EUR is required for all orders placed in the app. Trafi currently works in 5 Lithuanian cities: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Panevėžys, and Šiauliai. Trafi is here to provide you with the best mobility experience. Navigate through your city easily - use Trafi.

Screenshots

BalticMaps4 screens
Trafi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trafi at 4.3 against BalticMaps's 3.7. Trafi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BalticMaps's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. BalticMaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Trafi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trafi holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trafi has 221 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of BalticMaps's written reviews are positive against 48% of Trafi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BalticMaps ships an update every 3 months, Trafi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BalticMaps versus Trafi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalticMapsTrafi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews47.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJana seta SIATRAFI

Customer experience

BalticMaps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Trafi

All ratings221 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative45.1%

Bugs and requests

BalticMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Trafi

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS 11+)
  • Country selection screen stuck/loading indefinitely
  • Payment card name field missing during checkout
  • Cannot add or remove expired payment cards
  • Address search gets stuck or fails
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  • E-banking payment failures
  • Real-time traffic data not updating
  • App crashes when viewing map after selecting destination
  • Installation and update failures
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Bus schedule information not displaying correctly

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for more countries and cities
  • English language translation
  • Arabic language support
  • Dark mode option
  • Favorites quick access from home screen
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  • Ability to add/remove payment cards easily
  • Full map view for navigation
  • Apple Watch support
  • Integration with Google Maps
  • All available routes display (not just fastest)
  • Advanced schedule viewing for future dates
  • Metro map restoration

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BalticMaps

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription for 3 months$3.993 Months
  • Full Access$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subscription (1 year)$9.99
None

Trafi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BalticMaps free?
BalticMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trafi free?
Trafi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BalticMaps or Trafi?
Trafi is rated higher. BalticMaps averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Trafi averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.
Do BalticMaps or Trafi have ads?
Neither BalticMaps nor Trafi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BalticMaps or Trafi?
BalticMaps ships an update every 3 months, and Trafi fortnightly. Most recently, BalticMaps was updated on October 6, 2026 and Trafi on October 7, 2026.

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