# Map Plus vs Vectorial Map Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Plus at 83% against Vectorial Map Lite's 15%. Map Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (637 vs 1). Vectorial Map Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vectorial Map Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Plus has 637 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Vectorial Map Lite's.

Map Plus ships an update monthly, Vectorial Map Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Plus | Vectorial Map Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorial-map-lite/id921940769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## 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


### Vectorial Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorial-map-lite/id921940769)

View offline vector maps and record GPS tracks in the background. Supports custom map styles, track editing, route planning, and online map sources. Import and export track data easily.

**Highlights:** Offline vector map viewing, GPS track recording, Custom map styles, Track editing and route planning, Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ, Online tile source support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mapsforge standard maps | Free | one-time |
| Enable tracking and remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| All OAM Maps for all countries | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Plus free?

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

### Is Vectorial Map Lite free?

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

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

Map Plus is rated higher. Map Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Vectorial Map Lite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Map Plus shows ads; Vectorial Map Lite does not.

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

Map Plus ships an update monthly, and Vectorial Map Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Map Plus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Vectorial 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.*