MapOut vs Outmap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapOut
Create, view, and record custom routes with offline global maps. Explore terrain in 3D, track your speed and distance, and access detailed topographical and tourist information.
- Offline global maps
- Route drawing and planning
- 3D Tilt View terrain exploration
- Speed and distance tracking
- Offline search for places and streets
- GPX/KML file import
- Tour recording and sharing
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“MapOut saves the day with its intuitive interface for drawing routes and viewing elevation profiles. I’m genuinely impressed by its powerful features!” – Alee, cyclingabout.com Offline maps covering the entire globe, optimized for iPhone and iPad. As beautiful as a traditional paper map—but far more versatile. Perfectly tailored for: - Hikers: Clear, detailed terrain maps accessible even in the most remote locations, without an internet connection. - Cyclists: Extensive cycling route network with real-time speed and distance tracking. - City Travelers: Detailed city maps complete with essential tourist information. - Map Enthusiasts: Simply elegant maps that are a pleasure to view. Innovative 3D Tilt View - Tilt your device in any direction to vividly explore terrain details. Learn more at [mapout.app](https://mapout.app). Powerful Offline Search - Easily find places, streets, mountains, and more—no internet needed. High-Quality Map Data - Built upon the OpenStreetMap project, the "Wikipedia of Maps". Contribute your own corrections and additions at OpenStreetMap.org. - Regularly updated offline maps available for your selected regions. Effortless Tour Planning - Draw: Easily create custom routes and waypoints directly on your map. Adjust existing tours or imported GPX files effortlessly. - Import: Transfer routes to your device via email using a free "MapOut.me" account. Discover countless GPX and KML route files online, ideal for hiking or biking (e.g., gpsies.com). - Record: Capture your adventures and easily share them with friends. - Insights: Quickly see vital information for every tour—distance, elevation changes, route profile, and map details. Superior Map Viewing Experience - Rapid, hardware-accelerated rendering for smooth navigation. - Continuous zoom with impeccable clarity at every level. - Detailed topographical views featuring contour lines and shading. - Versatile overlays include biking, hiking, skiing routes, sightseeing locations, and public transport networks. Find comprehensive support and answers in our user manual: https://mapout.app/manual Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright
Outmap
This app provides detailed 3D offline maps for outdoor adventures, including skiing and snowboarding. It offers advanced safety tools, route planning, and tracking capabilities, ensuring you can explore with confidence even without a signal.
- Detailed 3D terrain visualization
- Offline map access
- Advanced safety and planning tools
- Resort and backcountry maps
- Activity tracking
- Cloud sync for routes
- GPX import/export
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Explore the backcountry with the ultimate mountain toolkit. Outmap combines detailed 3D maps, offline access, intuitive library management, and advanced safety tools, enabling you to plan smarter, go further, and stay connected wherever your adventures take you. The Ultimate Mountain Toolkit Outmap is made for explorers who want clarity and confidence outdoors. Whether you’re skiing a new line, planning a hut trip, or just looking for the safest way down, Outmap puts all the tools you need in one place. Plan on desktop, take your phone, and sync effortlessly between the two. - See the terrain in 3D Visualise ridges, valleys, and slopes just as they appear in real life. - Stay connected, even offline Download areas ahead of time and explore with confidence, even without a signal. - Plan with precision Switch between multiple satellite imagery sources and add slope, avalanche, and elevation layers to prepare with clarity. - Explore Resorts Outmap isn’t just for the backcountry - we’ve got all your favourite resort runs mapped too. - Track every step Log your hikes, rides, or ski tours in real time, whether the app is open or running quietly in the background. Save your lines and your battery life. - Keep it all in sync Your library of saved routes and GPX files is backed up to the cloud and available on every device. - Import and export with ease Import GPX routes from friends or guidebooks, or share your own with just one tap. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outmap is designed for backcountry enthusiasts and professionals who seek clarity and confidence while outdoors. Whatever you’re doing in the backcountry, the right tools make all the difference. Download Outmap today and take your adventures to the next level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Outmap at Free against MapOut's $4.99. Outmap also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). MapOut's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads 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
Outmap is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. Outmap sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MapOut asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapOut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 142 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 81% of Outmap's.
MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, Outmap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapOut | Outmap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (142 ratings) — better | 4.4 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews — better | 80.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valnova | Felix Gourdeau |
Customer experience
MapOut
Outmap
Bugs and requests
MapOut
Reported bugs
2 issues- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to search for and navigate to specific locations
- Option to display different map styles (e.g. satellite view)
- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice guidance
- Integration with other fitness/outdoor apps
Outmap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MapOut
No in-app purchases
Outmap
- OUTMAP Pro Subscription$3.991 Month
- OUTMAP Pro Subscription3 variants$7.991 Month
- OUTMAP Pro Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Outmap Pro Subscription$29.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription$38.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription3 Months trial$59.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription$59.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Outmap Pro Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year








