# Map Plus vs Global Mapper Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Plus at 83% against Global Mapper Mobile's 33%. Map Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (633 vs 15). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 633 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Global Mapper Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200)

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

**Highlights:** View and edit custom maps, Manage geographic data, Support for GIS vector and common file formats, Offline map viewing, GPS track recording and path following, On-map vector editing, Data sharing via multiple methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large File Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export GPX Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Format | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced GIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Editing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Photo | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full-Function Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mapping features
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🗺️ Offline map support
- 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)
- 🔍 Detailed and accurate mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
- 🔧 Limited documentation and support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading large datasets
- Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
- Problems with coordinate system and projection support
- Inconsistent behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
- Route planning and navigation capabilities
- Ability to import and export more file formats
- Improved offline map caching and performance


### Global Mapper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766)

This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector, raster, and terrain data display, GPS location display and feature creation, Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, Image capture and Picture Point creation, Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices, RTK correction via NTRIP client, Offline data access and custom online sources

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Module | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Global Mapper Mobile free?

Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Global Mapper Mobile?

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Global Mapper Mobile have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Global Mapper Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Global Mapper Mobile?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and Global Mapper Mobile on September 14, 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.*