# Map Plus vs Draw Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Map Plus at 4.6 against Draw Maps's 3.3. Map Plus also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and ratings volume (637 vs 35). Draw Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Draw Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 35, 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 62% of Draw Maps's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Draw Maps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Draw Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Bluefield GIS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272915305) |

## 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


### Draw Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-maps-map-notes/id1291798166)

Annotate maps with custom notes, pins, and photos. Use a variety of drawing tools and colors to mark locations, plan events, or record observations. Share your annotated maps with others or archive them for later use.

**Highlights:** Draw and highlight on maps, Add colored map pins with notes, Place photos on the map, Draw and highlight within photos, 72 color options, Use stencils for shapes and labels, Share map images or documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro features | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro features | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro features | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Draw Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Draw Maps?

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Draw Maps averages 3.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Draw Maps have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Draw Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Draw Maps?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Draw Maps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Draw Maps on October 3, 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.*