# Map Plus vs Lost Riders

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Riders at none against Map Plus's shown. Lost Riders also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). Map Plus's advantage is ratings volume (633 vs 31) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Riders sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Map Plus against 4.6 for Lost Riders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 633 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lost Riders's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Lost Riders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Lost Riders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-riders/id1627279681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Lost Riders, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619195520) |

## 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


### Lost Riders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-riders/id1627279681)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides detailed maps for over 365 ATV trail systems, including difficulty ratings and points of interest. It offers offline support, ride recording, and the ability to share your location with friends. Discover new trails, add custom markers, and import your own routes.

**Highlights:** 365+ trail systems with details, Offline map support, Record and share rides, Satellite view, Custom marker creation, Import trails (.kml, .kmz, .geojson), Friend location sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Free Trial All Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Free Trial All Access Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Lost Riders free?

Lost Riders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Lost Riders?

Lost Riders is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while Lost Riders averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Lost Riders have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Lost Riders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Lost Riders?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Lost Riders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lost Riders on September 16, 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.*