Map Plus vs KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener
View, convert, and edit map files like KML and KMZ. Supports various formats including GPX, CSV, and Shapefiles. Offers advanced tools for measurement, drawing, and GPS tracking, with optional in-app purchases for full functionality.
- View KML and KMZ map files
- Supports GPX, CSV, Shapefile import
- Coordinate system conversion
- Measure distance and area
- Edit placemarks and draw polygons
- Record GPS tracks
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KML Viewer opens .kml and .kmz map files and shows every placemark, path and polygon on a live interactive map, with tools to inspect, convert and edit your map data. VIEW YOUR MAP • Browse folders and layers, and show or hide each one • Full details for every placemark: coordinates, description, extended attributes • Elevation profile for any path • Multiple base map styles: standard, satellite, topographic and more • Convert coordinates between DD, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, Web Mercator and geo URI, across more than 400 coordinate systems OPEN FROM ANYWHERE • .kml and .kmz files • GPX, TCX and GeoJSON tracks and routes • CSV and Excel spreadsheets with coordinate columns • Shapefile packages, zipped or not • DXF drawings • Photos with embedded GPS location • Import a shared map link, or open from the Files app, Photos, or any app's Share Sheet CONVERT AND EXPORT These tools require an in-app purchase: • Convert to KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, Excel, GPX, TCX, DXF, SVG or PDF • Convert many files at once • Choose which folders to include, coordinate precision and target coordinate system EDIT AND MEASURE These tools require an in-app purchase: • Search across every placemark by name • Measure distance, area and bearing • Draw lines and polygons, add or move placemarks, edit names and descriptions • Record a GPS track as you move • Add photos pinned to their location • Play back tours • 3D terrain and custom base maps, including your own map package or tile address Open a file from the Files app, Photos, AirDrop or any app's Share Sheet, import a shared map link, or tap "Open File" inside KML Viewer. No account, no login required. Privacy Policy: https://rush.tools/privacy Terms of Use: https://rush.tools/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Plus at 83% against KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener's 0%. Map Plus also leads on ratings volume (638 vs 4). KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 638 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Map Plus ships an update monthly, KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Plus | KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (638 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 638 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miocool Inc. | Rush Tools LLC |
Customer experience
Map Plus
KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener
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
KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Map Plus
- 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
KML Viewer · KMZ File Opener
- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- KML Viewer Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- KML Viewer Pro$29.99
- KML Viewer Pro$49.99
- KML Viewer Pro$59.99
Questions
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