# MyGIS vs Map Data Explorer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyGIS at 100% against Map Data Explorer's 0%. MyGIS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Map Data Explorer's advantage is rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Data Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. MyGIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Data Explorer holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MyGIS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Map Data Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyGIS ships an update every 4 months, Map Data Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGIS | Map Data Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygis/id495566117/reviews) | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-data-explorer/id1591995115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3B Soft srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/368374927) | [Tech Maven GeoSpatial LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459067502) |

## What reviewers say

### MyGIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygis/id495566117)

Create and customize maps with annotations, lines, and custom symbols. Share your maps via email or Twitter as .kmz files. This app functions as a real GIS, allowing you to manage map data and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Custom map creation, Add annotations and lines, Variety of symbols, Edit map elements, Share maps via email/Twitter, Export as .kmz files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map Data Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-data-explorer/id1591995115)

This advanced mapping application supports various data formats including GeoJSON, MBTILES, and GPKG. It offers tools for drawing, editing vector data, and collecting dynamic information. Visualize terrain in 3D and utilize a suite of navigation and measurement features.

**Highlights:** Vector tile basemaps, User-loaded GeoJSON, MBTILES, GPKG data, Map catalog support, Vector data drawing and editing, 3D terrain and building visualization, Advanced data collection forms, Coordinate conversion and measurement tools

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMG Elevate API | $4.99 | per year |
| Map Data Explorer Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| TMG Vector Conversion API | $14.99 | per year |
| MapBox RGB PNG Elevation Tiles | $24.99 | per year |
| GeoRequest Area of Interest | $99.99 | per year |
| Pre-Staged Data Downloading | $199.99 | per year |
| Tile Downloader Module | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGIS free?

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

### Is Map Data Explorer free?

Map Data Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyGIS or Map Data Explorer?

Map Data Explorer is rated higher. MyGIS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Map Data Explorer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyGIS or Map Data Explorer have ads?

MyGIS shows ads; Map Data Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyGIS or Map Data Explorer?

MyGIS ships an update every 4 months, and Map Data Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, MyGIS was updated on October 1, 2026 and Map Data Explorer on September 15, 2026.

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