# Map Plus vs Apple Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Plus at 83% against Apple Maps's 15%. Map Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Apple Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Maps has 63K ratings behind it against 633, 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 15% of Apple Maps's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Apple Maps every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Apple Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [2.2 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-maps/id915056765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 633 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## 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


### Apple Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-maps/id915056765)

Navigate and explore the world with detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, and real-time traffic information. Discover places with photos, ratings, and curated guides, and access offline maps for uninterrupted exploration.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline maps, Real-time traffic, Place discovery, Curated guides, Augmented reality walking directions, Topographic maps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation
- 🗺️ Beautiful and intuitive UI
- ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
- 🔍 Helpful search and location features
- 🌐 Seamless integration with iOS ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated map data
- 📍 Incorrect location pinpointing
- 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions
- 🗺️ Lacking detailed information for some areas
- 🔍 Poor search and POI database

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent route recalculation
- Incorrect lane guidance information

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- Customizable route preferences
- Integration with other navigation apps
- More detailed traffic and incident reporting
- Enhanced business information and reviews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Apple Maps free?

Apple Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Plus or Apple Maps?

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while Apple Maps averages 2.2 from 63K ratings.

### Do Map Plus or Apple Maps have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Apple Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Plus or Apple Maps?

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Apple Maps every 4 months. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and Apple Maps on September 24, 2026.

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