# MapOut vs Pocket Earth PRO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapOut at none against Pocket Earth PRO's 1. MapOut also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 85%) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). Pocket Earth PRO's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 142). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

MapOut costs $4.99 and Pocket Earth PRO $6.99 up front. Pocket Earth PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Pocket Earth PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Earth PRO has 1.8K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pocket Earth PRO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapOut | Pocket Earth PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-earth-pro/id481679745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 85.3% 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 | **#19** | #43 |
| Size | 69 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) | [GeoMagik LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/481679748) |

## What reviewers say

### MapOut

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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


### Pocket Earth PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-earth-pro/id481679745)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access detailed worldwide maps and travel guides offline, saving on data charges. Features topographic maps, online routing with offline voice guidance, and extensive travel information. Ideal for travelers and outdoor adventurers.

**Highlights:** Detailed worldwide offline maps, Topographic contour maps, Offline voice guidance, Extensive travel guides, GPS track recording, GPX/CSV import/export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Topographic Maps | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps and GPS functionality
- 📍 Detailed maps with points of interest
- 🌍 Works well internationally
- 🗺️ Comprehensive map data
- 🔍 Excellent search and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🗺️ Maps can be outdated
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 💰 Hidden costs for some features
- 🔄 Frustrating map download process

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchased features
- Sync issues between devices
- Geolocation not working on some devices
- Slow or failed map downloads

**Requested features**

- Offline route planning and navigation
- Ability to import/sync GPX files
- Improved user interface and discoverability
- More frequent map data updates
- Customizable map icons and labels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapOut free?

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

### Is Pocket Earth PRO free?

Pocket Earth PRO costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapOut or Pocket Earth PRO?

MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Pocket Earth PRO averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do MapOut or Pocket Earth PRO have ads?

Neither MapOut nor Pocket Earth PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapOut or Pocket Earth PRO?

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Earth PRO every 6 weeks. Most recently, MapOut was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pocket Earth PRO on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MapOut or Pocket Earth PRO?

MapOut currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Earth PRO at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*