Comparison

Longdo Map vs Cartograph Maps 3

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

Head to head
About

Longdo Map

Features
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Longdo Map - #1 local map service of Thailand. Access to the largest crowdsourced POIs information. Your business not yet listed in the map? Add it and it will show up in 15 minutes! In addition to basic maps, traffic information, traffic cameras, air quality (AQI Index), Longdo Map also allows users to share and contribute POIs information by uploading photos and/or adding comments. Base map data copyrighted by NuMAP, OpenStreetMap, GISTDA (satellite images), iTIC (traffic information), AQICN/Air4Thai

About

Cartograph Maps 3

View and record offline vector maps with advanced features like custom themes, hill shading, and multiple layer stacking. Plan routes offline, measure distances, and sync data across devices. Supports various map formats and coordinate systems.

Highlights
  • View Mapsforge offline vector maps
  • Support for OpenAndroMaps render themes
  • Offline route calculation with BRouter
  • Track recording in background
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Multiple map layer stacking
Features
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# Cartograph Maps View Mapsforge offline vector maps and record tracks. Includes OpenAndroMaps render themes, MBTiles support, hill shading, multi-layer stacking, offline BRouter routing, measurement tools, cloud sync, search, and offline overlays. Questions, problems, or feature requests: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/contact/ **NEW** The app now ships with a companion Apple Watch app: https://youtu.be/mMjO9Ngfak0 ## Map features - View Mapsforge offline vector maps (including OpenAndroMaps.org). - OpenAndroMaps render themes (Elevate, Elements) for hiking, mountainbiking, running, and more. - Other offline formats: MBTiles (raster/vector), TwoWays RMAP, Locus SQLite, Oruxmaps SQLite, Garmin IMG (non-NT). - Online types: Mapbox MVT, Bing quadkey, OSM slippy tiles, raster WMS, MapLibre. - Offline hillshading and slope mapping (*). - Mapsforge multi-maps (*). - Classic Mapsforge and Mapsforge VTM rendering. - Stack multiple map layers, including transparency (*). - 3D buildings (*). - Create custom Mapsforge maps (**). - Grid overlays: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local projections (*). - Coordinate display: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local (proj4) projections. - Online map tile downloader (*). - Image-to-map calibration tool (*). - Zoom lock. ## Tracks and routing - Background track recording (*). - Custom track drawing tool (*). - Photo, video, and audio waypoints (*). - BRouter offline route calculation (*). - OSRM routing. - Google Directions (**). - Offline navigation with voice/custom audio instructions (*). - Waypoint alerts (*). - Live route elevation profile (*). - Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ (import only). - Import EXIF JPEG photos and Google Takeout as bookmarks (*). - Garmin icon support (*). - Live friend tracking (*). ## Other features - Measurement tools: distance, elevation profile, circular distance (*). - Workspaces for managing maps/overlays/tracks (*). - Cloud sync via OneDrive, DropBox, or your own server (*). - "What's here" reverse geocoding. - Built-in offline overlays: drinking water, supermarkets, hostels, restaurants. - Search: Google Places, Nominatim (**). - WunderLINQ and Carpe-Iter-Control support. - Translations: Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Traditional Chinese (add your own: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/add-ons/translations/). - Bluetooth heart rate, cadence, and speed sensors. (*) Full version, via in-app purchase. (**) Requires credits, obtainable in-app. ## In-app purchases Unlock all features and access third-party services (e.g. Google Directions). Details and Terms of Use: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/in-app-purchase-info/ ## Disclaimer Background track recording uses location services and may significantly increase battery usage.

Screenshots

Longdo Map4 screens
Cartograph Maps 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Longdo Map at none against Cartograph Maps 3's 12. Longdo Map also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). Cartograph Maps 3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Cartograph Maps 3 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Longdo Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Longdo Map ships an update every 2 months, Cartograph Maps 3 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Longdo Map versus Cartograph Maps 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongdo MapCartograph Maps 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetamedia Technology Co., Ltd.Harald Meyer

In-app purchases

None

Longdo Map

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Cartograph Maps 3

Subscriptions8
  • Add 100 3rd party credits$2.491 Month
  • Full version (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cloud synchronization7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Full version (6 months)$4.996 Months
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Add 400 3rd party credits$7.991 Month
  • Full version (yearly)$8.491 Year
  • Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • Add 100 3rd party credits$1.99
  • Cartograph for Apple Watch$3.99
  • 400 4rd party credits.$8.99
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  • Full version (life-time)$29.99

Questions

Is Longdo Map free?
Longdo Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cartograph Maps 3 free?
Cartograph Maps 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Longdo Map or Cartograph Maps 3 have ads?
Neither Longdo Map nor Cartograph Maps 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Longdo Map or Cartograph Maps 3?
Longdo Map ships an update every 2 months, and Cartograph Maps 3 every 5 days. Most recently, Longdo Map was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cartograph Maps 3 on September 23, 2026.

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