# MapOut vs cycle.travel

The clearest difference is price: cycle.travel at Free against MapOut's $4.99. MapOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

cycle.travel is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. cycle.travel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MapOut against 4.8 for cycle.travel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 92% of cycle.travel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapOut | cycle.travel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews)** | [4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycletravel-map-and-planner/id1619632879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 91.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) | [Editions Systeme D](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390388910) |

## What reviewers say

### MapOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💻 Offline map functionality
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
- 📊 Useful elevation profiles and statistics
- 🔁 Ability to import/export routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔍 Limited search and POI functionality
- 🚲 Could be better suited for cycling/biking
- ⌚ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Map tiles not loading properly when zooming in
- Recorded routes not always accurate

**Requested features**

- 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


### cycle.travel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycletravel-map-and-planner/id1619632879)

Discover the quietest and most scenic cycling routes with turn-by-turn directions and offline maps. Plan anything from a short commute to a long touring holiday, avoiding busy roads and traffic. Become a supporter for additional map layers and features.

**Highlights:** Quiet road routing, Traffic-free cycleway navigation, Turn-by-turn directions, Offline maps, Route planning for all trip lengths, Scenic road selection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Cake Supporter | $3.99 | per month |
| Beer Supporter | $7.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent route planning
- 🗺️ Prioritizes quiet/off-road paths
- ✅ Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Seamless export to Garmin
- 💡 Finds hidden gems and out-of-the-way places

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't always reroute automatically
- 🐛 Sometimes loses precise location
- 🐛 Audio cues pause media
- 🐛 Interface can be clunky on mobile
- 🐛 Difficulty planning from home

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons do nothing when planning route
- Route shown starts miles away from current location
- Route ends miles away from destination
- Doesn't reroute automatically
- Loses precise location

**Requested features**

- Choice of multiple routes
- Option for less/more elevation gain
- Option for shortest/most secure/most touristic routes
- Ability to construct custom routes based on fitness
- Ability to choose entire routes with multiple stages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapOut free?

MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is cycle.travel free?

cycle.travel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapOut or cycle.travel?

MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while cycle.travel averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do MapOut or cycle.travel have ads?

Neither MapOut nor cycle.travel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapOut or cycle.travel?

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and cycle.travel every 6 weeks. Most recently, MapOut was updated on November 6, 2026 and cycle.travel on November 3, 2026.

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