Comparison

MAPS.ME vs BuddyApp

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

Head to head
About

MAPS.ME

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

Highlights
  • Offline maps
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Detailed points of interest
  • Hiking trails
  • Curated travel guides
  • Location saving and sharing
  • Hotel booking integration
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Fast, detailed and entirely offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation – trusted by over 140 million travelers worldwide. OFFLINE MAPS Save mobile data; no internet is required. NAVIGATION Use driving, walking and cycle navigation anywhere in the world. TRAVEL GUIDES Save you time planning the trip and never miss an interesting place with our ready-made travel guides. We've partnered with the best travel content creators to build travel guide catalog for hunderds of destinations around the world. Whether you prefer city travel, car trips or outdoor activities you will find a great choice of guides for a perfect journey. INCREDIBLY DETAILED Directions to points of interest (POIs), hiking trails and places missing from other maps. UP-TO-DATE Maps are updated by millions of OpenStreetMap contributors daily. OSM is an open-source alternative to Google Maps and Apple Maps. FAST AND RELIABLE Offline search, GPS navigation along with optimized maps to effectively save memory space. BOOKMARKS Save locations you love and share them with your friends. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE Essential for home and travel. MAPS.ME is free to download and use. AND MORE! – Search through different categories, e.g. restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions, hotels, ATMs and public transport (metro, bus, etc). – Make hotel bookings via Booking.com directly from the app. – Share your location via text message or social media. – When cycling or walking, the app shows whether the way is uphill or downhill. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have any questions, visit our Help Center: support.maps.me. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, contact us at: feedback@maps.me. Follow us on FB: http://www.facebook.com/mapswithme | Twitter: @MAPS_ME Privacy Policy: https://maps.me/policy/ Terms of Use: https://maps.me/terms/

About

BuddyApp

Features
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Buddy conecta viajeros con buddies verificados que responden preguntas, comparten recomendaciones y brindan acompañamiento durante el viaje.

Screenshots

MAPS.ME4 screens
BuddyApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuddyApp at none against MAPS.ME's 10. MAPS.ME's advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. MAPS.ME sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BuddyApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAPS.ME ships an update fortnightly, BuddyApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MAPS.ME versus BuddyApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAPS.MEBuddyApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB9 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperConvexity Holdings AGJared Cusi

Bugs and requests

MAPS.ME

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with downloading and updating maps
  • Inaccurate location tracking and positioning
  • Problems with navigation and routing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved search and address lookup
  • Better navigation and routing options
  • Ability to easily manage and sync bookmarks/favorites
  • More frequent map updates
  • Integration with other travel planning tools
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  • Customizable map views and display options

BuddyApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MAPS.ME

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Ads Removal$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Ads Removal$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Ads Removal$3.491 Year
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  • PRO Subscription Monthly$4.491 Month
  • PRO Subscription$4.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Ads Removal$7.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
None

BuddyApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAPS.ME free?
MAPS.ME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuddyApp free?
BuddyApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAPS.ME or BuddyApp have ads?
Neither MAPS.ME nor BuddyApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAPS.ME or BuddyApp?
MAPS.ME ships an update fortnightly, and BuddyApp every 10 days. Most recently, MAPS.ME was updated on November 5, 2026 and BuddyApp on October 31, 2026.

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