# Map Plus vs Handy GPS

The clearest difference is price: Map Plus at Free against Handy GPS's $9.99. Map Plus also leads on ratings volume (637 vs 10). Handy GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Map Plus is free to download; Handy GPS costs $9.99 up front. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Handy GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handy GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 10, 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 88% of Handy GPS's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Handy GPS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Handy GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943) |

## 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


### Handy GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps/id704471940)

Navigate the outdoors with this comprehensive tool. Record waypoints, track logs, and find your way home using UTM or lat/lon coordinates. Supports offline maps and data export for planning and sharing.

**Highlights:** UTM and Lat/Lon coordinate support, Waypoint recording and navigation, Track log recording, Offline map tile downloads, KML/GPX file import and export, Magnetic compass and elevation profile, Sun and moon rise/set times

**Features:** 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 Handy GPS free?

Handy GPS costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Handy GPS?

Handy GPS is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Handy GPS averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Handy GPS have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Handy GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Handy GPS?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Handy GPS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 15, 2026 and Handy GPS on October 5, 2026.

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