# MapOut vs Deadzone

The clearest difference is price: Deadzone at Free against MapOut's $4.99. MapOut's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 4) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Deadzone is free to download; MapOut costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MapOut against 5.0 for Deadzone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapOut has 146 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Deadzone's.

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, Deadzone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapOut | Deadzone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapout/id477094081/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadzone-maps-and-satellite-ai/id6762406863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/312297700) | [Obsidian Design, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894062610) |

## What reviewers say

### MapOut

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Deadzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadzone-maps-and-satellite-ai/id6762406863)

Navigate the backcountry with detailed topographic maps and AI-powered outdoor assistance. Access crucial data like land ownership, water sources, and hazards, even without a signal. Plan trips, record tracks, and utilize terrain analysis tools for safe and informed adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic maps, AI outdoor assistant, Terrain analysis tools, Route planning and recording, Field reference guides, Motorized and public land overlays

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapOut free?

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

### Is Deadzone free?

Deadzone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapOut or Deadzone?

Deadzone is rated higher. MapOut averages 4.9 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Deadzone averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MapOut or Deadzone have ads?

Neither MapOut nor Deadzone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapOut or Deadzone?

MapOut ships an update every 6 weeks, and Deadzone monthly. Most recently, MapOut was updated on October 26, 2026 and Deadzone on October 24, 2026.

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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.*