# Map Plus vs Trimble Mobile Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Plus at 83% against Trimble Mobile Manager's 9%. Map Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (637 vs 40). Trimble Mobile Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Trimble Mobile Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 40, 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 9% of Trimble Mobile Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Trimble Mobile Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [1.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimble-mobile-manager/id1477956695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Trimble Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/322561665) |

## 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


### Trimble Mobile Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimble-mobile-manager/id1477956695)

This application acts as a bridge, allowing other software to connect with Trimble GNSS receivers. It provides detailed information on position accuracy, quality control, and real-time correction data. Users can also access satellite tracking and constellation usage details.

**Highlights:** Interfacing with Trimble GNSS receivers, Position accuracy and quality control data, Real-time corrections, Satellite tracking information, Constellation usage details

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Trimble Mobile Manager free?

Trimble Mobile Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Trimble Mobile Manager?

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Trimble Mobile Manager averages 1.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Trimble Mobile Manager have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Trimble Mobile Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Trimble Mobile Manager?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Trimble Mobile Manager monthly. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 15, 2026 and Trimble Mobile Manager on October 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*