# 4WD Maps vs Memory

The clearest difference is price: Memory at Free against 4WD Maps's $64.99. Memory also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 40%). 4WD Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Memory is free to download; 4WD Maps costs $64.99 up front. 4WD Maps sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of 4WD Maps's written reviews are positive against 81% of Memory's.

4WD Maps ships an update every 8 months, Memory every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4WD Maps | Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $64.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4wd-maps-offline-topo-maps/id465639977/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hema Maps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/420014626) | [Memory-Map](https://appshunter.io/developer/349996087) |

## What reviewers say

### 4WD Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4wd-maps-offline-topo-maps/id465639977)

Navigate off-road with detailed topographic maps and real-time GPS tracking. Plan routes, record trips, and share your adventures. Access a comprehensive library of Australian 4WD maps without recurring subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic maps, Real-time GPS tracking, Route planning, Trip recording, Waypoint dropping, Australia-wide map coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Import 3rd Party Maps | $18.99 | one-time |
| Victoria Topo Maps | $64.99 | one-time |
| Topo SA | $64.99 | one-time |
| NSW Topo maps (Ed3) | $64.99 | one-time |
| QLD Topo Ed2 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Tasmania Topo Maps Ed2 | $64.99 | one-time |


### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-map-for-all/id1601873836)

Navigate anywhere with offline maps and GPS. Access a vast library of global maps, plan routes, and track your journey without a mobile data connection. Sync data across devices for seamless planning and navigation.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Downloadable global maps, Route planning and editing, 3D World map view, Interactive terrain elevation profiles, Cloud sync across devices, GPX file import/export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map quality and detail
- 📥 Offline map download capability
- 💰 One-time purchase option (no subscription)
- 🔄 Cross-device sync functionality
- 🧭 Comprehensive navigation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App closing issues (swipe-up doesn't work properly)
- 🚗 No Apple CarPlay integration
- 🧩 Non-intuitive user interface
- 🔄 Slow feature development over years
- 📱 Dynamic Island compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- App won't close properly with swipe-up gesture on iPhone
- Startup error message about improper closure
- Maps fail to download on new devices
- GPS location not detected on iPad despite enabled settings
- App switching gesture interferes with map centering

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Map auto-rotation to direction of travel
- More custom waypoint icons (food drop, water source, campsite, etc.)
- Better route optimization with more waypoints
- Map orientation options (North-up vs. route-up)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4WD Maps free?

4WD Maps costs $64.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Memory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4WD Maps or Memory?

Memory is rated higher. 4WD Maps averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Memory averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do 4WD Maps or Memory have ads?

Neither 4WD Maps nor Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4WD Maps or Memory?

4WD Maps ships an update every 8 months, and Memory every 3 months. Most recently, 4WD Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Memory on October 27, 2026.

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