# Map Plus vs Locus Map Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Map Plus at 4.6 against Locus Map Lite's 3.4. Map Plus also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and ratings volume (633 vs 7). Locus Map Lite'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 Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 633 ratings behind it against 7, 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 53% of Locus Map Lite's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Locus Map Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) |

## 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


### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

**Highlights:** Global hiking and biking maps, Points of Interest with photos, Activity track recording, Offline map and POI access, Cross-device and web syncing, GPX import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Locus Map Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Locus Map Lite?

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while Locus Map Lite averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Locus Map Lite have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Locus Map Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Locus Map Lite?

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