# Map Plus vs NGS Benchmark Hunter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NGS Benchmark Hunter at none against Map Plus's 10. NGS Benchmark Hunter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Map Plus's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NGS Benchmark Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

NGS Benchmark Hunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of NGS Benchmark Hunter's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, NGS Benchmark Hunter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | NGS Benchmark Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngs-benchmark-hunter/id6760606901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Vincent Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752585812) |

## 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


### NGS Benchmark Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngs-benchmark-hunter/id6760606901)

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey markers across the United States with this app. It displays hundreds of thousands of reference points on an interactive map, color-coded by difficulty. Log your finds, view official data, and explore benchmarks nationwide.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of survey markers, Color-coded difficulty markers, Official NGS datasheets and history, Log finds with notes and photos, Nationwide benchmark search, Satellite view for location aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is NGS Benchmark Hunter free?

NGS Benchmark Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or NGS Benchmark Hunter?

NGS Benchmark Hunter is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while NGS Benchmark Hunter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or NGS Benchmark Hunter have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; NGS Benchmark Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or NGS Benchmark Hunter?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and NGS Benchmark Hunter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 18, 2026 and NGS Benchmark Hunter on October 6, 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.*