Comparison

MapOut vs Goat Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

Goat Maps

Navigate your outdoor adventures with confidence using this reliable and easy-to-use mapping application. It offers offline maps, advanced route planning, and custom topographic views, perfect for hiking, skiing, biking, and more. Explore off the grid without distractions.

Highlights
  • Offline Maps
  • Record Tracks
  • Advanced Route Planning
  • Custom Topographic Maps
  • Multiple Base Maps
  • Worldwide Map Coverage
Features
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Goat Maps is the next-generation navigation app designed for outdoor adventures. Built from the ground up in 2024, Goat Maps offers unmatched reliability and ease of use, perfect for all your adventures—whether hiking, backcountry skiing, kayaking, biking, or trail running. No distractions, just adventure: Goat Maps is designed by real people who use it daily. We prioritize function over frills, so you'll never deal with pop-ups, intrusive graphics, or unnecessary social features. Goat Maps combines cutting-edge technology with custom-designed maps to help you explore confidently, both on and off the grid. Download today and take your outdoor adventures to the next level! ▶ Key Features • Offline Maps: Navigate confidently without cell service. • Record Tracks: Track your trips and monitor your progress in detail. • Advanced Route Planning: Seamlessly mix snap-to-trail, straight-line, and hand-drawn sections. Plan multi-sport and off trail routes with ease. • Custom Topographic Maps: Designed for maximum readability, so you can focus on your adventure, not your screen. • Multiple Base Maps: Switch between Topo, Satellite, and Hybrid views to get the perspective you need. • World wide map coverage. ▶ Free Trial Many features can be used for free, but offline maps and route planning require a membership, but a 7 day free trial is available. ▶ Feedback For support, general questions or feature requests, contact us at support@goatmaps.com EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.goatmaps.com/privacy

Screenshots

MapOut4 screens
Goat Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Goat Maps at Free against MapOut's $4.99. MapOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Goat Maps is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. Goat Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. MapOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapOut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 142 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goat Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, Goat Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MapOut versus Goat Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapOutGoat Maps
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (142 ratings) — better4.6 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValnovaGoat Maps, inc.

Customer experience

MapOut

All ratings142 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.6%

Goat Maps

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

MapOut

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Goat Maps

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and speedy performance
  • 👍 Clean and well-designed interface
  • 🗺️ Precise tracking and navigation
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🔋 Reliable offline functionality

Room to improve

  • ❌ Lack of CarPlay support
  • 🗺️ Limited map layers and customization options
  • 📋 Incomplete feature parity with competitors

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

Goat Maps

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Inconsistent icon and waypoint syncing from other apps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Web-based route planning
  • Expanded map layers (e.g., private land, geology)
  • More detailed trail information (e.g., seasonal openings, surface type)

In-app purchases

None

MapOut

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Goat Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Goat Maps Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MapOut free?
MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goat Maps free?
Goat Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapOut or Goat Maps?
MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Goat Maps averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.
Do MapOut or Goat Maps have ads?
Neither MapOut nor Goat Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapOut or Goat Maps?
MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and Goat Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapOut was updated on October 10, 2026 and Goat Maps on October 13, 2026.

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