Comparison

MapOut vs Bikepacking

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

Bikepacking

Plan multi-day cycling adventures with intelligent route generation, discover overnight accommodations, and navigate offline. Connect with a global community of cyclists and share your journeys.

Highlights
  • Smart multi-day route planning
  • Overnight accommodation finder
  • Offline maps and GPS navigation
  • Global route discovery
  • Community sharing and inspiration
  • GPX export
Features
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Bikepacking is the all-in-one companion for cyclists who crave adventure. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a month-long journey across continents, Bikepacking gives you everything you need to explore the world on two wheels. INTELLIGENT ROUTE PLANNING Create multi-day cycling routes in minutes. Simply select your start and end points, add waypoints, and let our algorithm calculate daily stages based on your preferred distance and terrain. View elevation profiles for each stage and get realistic time estimates for your journey. DISCOVER OVERNIGHT SPOTS Find the perfect place to rest along your route. Browse campsites, wild camping spots, hostels, and bike-friendly accommodations. Each spot includes photos, ratings, amenities, and real reviews from the community. EXPLORE CYCLING ROUTES WORLDWIDE Discover routes shared by bikepackers around the globe. From classic EuroVelo trails to hidden local gems, find inspiration for your next adventure. Filter by distance, difficulty, terrain type, and region. OFFLINE MAPS & NAVIGATION Download maps before your trip and navigate without cell service. Essential for remote areas where signal is scarce. Track your progress with GPS and see exactly where you are on your route. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow fellow bikepackers, share your completed routes, and post updates from the road. Get inspired by trip reports, discover new destinations, and connect with riders who share your passion. FEATURES: • Smart multi-day route planning with daily stages • Elevation profiles and difficulty ratings • Camping spots, hostels, and accommodation finder • Offline map downloads for remote areas • GPS tracking and navigation • Social feed with routes, photos, and trip reports • Save and organize your favorite routes • Export routes to GPX format Built by bikepackers, for bikepackers. Join thousands of cyclists who are already planning their next adventure with Bikepacking. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at jgh@mediavikings.dk Terms of use: https://bikepackingapp.com/terms Privacy policy: https://bikepackingapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

MapOut4 screens
Bikepacking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bikepacking at Free against MapOut's $4.99. Bikepacking also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). MapOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, 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

Bikepacking is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. Bikepacking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapOut has 146 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of MapOut's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bikepacking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, Bikepacking every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MapOut versus Bikepacking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapOutBikepacking
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (146 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValnovaJacob Gade Hartmann

Customer experience

MapOut

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

Bikepacking

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bikepacking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MapOut

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bikepacking

Subscriptions3
  • Bikepacking Supporters Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bikepacking Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Bikepacking Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MapOut free?
MapOut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bikepacking free?
Bikepacking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapOut or Bikepacking?
MapOut is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Bikepacking averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do MapOut or Bikepacking have ads?
Neither MapOut nor Bikepacking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapOut or Bikepacking?
MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bikepacking every 5 days. Most recently, MapOut was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bikepacking on October 30, 2026.

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