Comparison

Map Plus vs MapDraw

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

Head to head
About

Map Plus

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
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The most powerful and versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, surveying, editing or managing mass of your geography data. ● You can use Map Plus as a professional GIS tool for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, planning, online/offline viewing and many other management. ● You can also use Map Plus to help your outdoor activities and global travels, for trip planning, offline map downloading, track/photo/video recording, and sharing memories with friends. Besides common map features such as locating, searching, Map Plus provides many more special: ● Configuring, viewing and downloading any online maps of XYZ/WMS/WMTS patterns, or using scripts to configure more complex ones. ● Handling GIS vector file formats, such as Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, AutoCAD DXF... ● Handling Common GIS file formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT.. Supported styles in KML/KMZ. ● Handling offline map file formats such as MBTiles, RMaps... ● On-map vector editing with finger drag-drop and magnetic snap. ● GPS Track Recording with auto-recovery and background mode support. ● Path Following with voice guidance for both user paths and searched direction routes. ● Displaying locations of photos and videos in your system photo albums. (no need to import) ● User data management with folders, sub-folders, layers, bulk operations, shortcuts, tags and fuzzy searches. Supports Advanced Search by using expressions with attribute conditions. ● Using Feature Class for bulk editing and managing similar (same class of) features and layers all together. Supports bulk Attributes Merge and Link Relationship Building between features of different classes. ● Conditional Style and Expression provide dynamic content rendering. ● Customizable pop-up panel for on-map picking items with HTML, JS and CSS support to make custom forms, layout and rich-formatted content. ● Handling coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Plus Code. ● Photo Markup allows you draw markups on photo, such as arrows, texts, free-hand drawings. ● Browser Access allows you to access app's data or files from a desktop PC/Mac with a web browser wirelessly. ● Sharing or transferring data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, iCloud, SMS, Email, QR codes, Open-In, AirDrop or many other ways. ● Many more fantastic and free functions could not be fully descriped here, such as Guide Mark, Arrival Notification, Photo Mode, Map Level Adjust, Custom Icons, Photo/Video Attachments, Image Overlay, Text Overlay, Fast Editing, Distance/Perimeter/Area Measuring, Custom Time Zone, etc. User Manual: https://duweis.com/en/mapplus_guide.html Contact Us: support@duweis.com

About

MapDraw

Create custom maps by drawing directly on them. Mark locations, add annotations, and plan routes digitally. Ideal for educational purposes, trip planning, and sharing local insights.

Highlights
  • Draw directly on maps
  • Add custom annotations and symbols
  • Plan trips and connect destinations
  • Create custom maps for travel
  • Mark local insider tips
  • Digital education and homeschooling tool
Features
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There are endless examples of uses for MapDraw: You can use the map creator in geography classes to draw in flags, mark areas, etc. You can plan trips or excursions, connect many destinations and keep track of them - in digital. Press long on the map to add a annotation or a custom symbol. You can use the map maker to create a map of places they want to travel to. You can use the map maker to create a map with local insider tips. And much more. MapDraw is a tool that creates a lot of room for creativity and new possibilities in digital education and homeschooling.

Screenshots

Map Plus4 screens
MapDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Plus at Free against MapDraw's $3.99. Map Plus also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). MapDraw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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

Map Plus is free to download; MapDraw costs $3.99 up front. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MapDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Map Plus against 4.5 for MapDraw. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 633 and 594 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 65% of MapDraw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Plus ships an update monthly, MapDraw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Map Plus versus MapDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap PlusMapDraw
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (633 ratings) — better4.5 (594 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings633 — better594
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiocool Inc.Corvin Hartmann

Customer experience

Map Plus

All ratings633 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

MapDraw

All ratings594 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Map Plus

From 633 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

MapDraw

From 594 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Detailed map drawing
  • 💡 Ability to create custom maps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🔨 Limited editing tools (no eraser)
  • 💸 Expensive for the features provided

Bugs and requests

Map Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

MapDraw

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lines turning black unexpectedly
  • Drawing not keeping up with user input
  • Inability to edit or delete specific lines

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add eraser tool
  • Improve undo/redo functionality
  • Allow saving and restoring of maps
  • Improve color selection and consistency

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Map Plus

One-time10
  • Large File Support$0.99
  • Enhanced Map$0.99
  • Donate$1.99
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  • Export GPX Support$2.99
  • Enhanced Format$2.99
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99
  • Enhanced GIS$4.99
  • Enhanced Editing$5.99
  • Enhanced Photo$8.99
  • Full-Function Package$19.99
None

MapDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Plus free?
Map Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapDraw free?
MapDraw costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Map Plus or MapDraw?
Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while MapDraw averages 4.5 from 594 ratings.
Do Map Plus or MapDraw have ads?
Map Plus shows ads; MapDraw does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Plus or MapDraw?
Map Plus ships an update monthly, and MapDraw every 2 weeks. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and MapDraw on September 21, 2026.

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