# MAPS.ME vs BuddyApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuddyApp at none against MAPS.ME's 10. MAPS.ME's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MAPS.ME | BuddyApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapsme-offline-maps-gps-nav/id510623322/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Convexity Holdings AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808712112) | [Jared Cusi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571566616) |

## What reviewers say

### MAPS.ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapsme-offline-maps-gps-nav/id510623322)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Travel, #94 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ads Removal | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ads Removal | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Ads Removal | $3.49 | per year |
| PRO Subscription Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| PRO Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ads Removal | $7.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription Yearly | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps and navigation
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🗺️ Detailed maps with points of interest
- 🔍 Useful search functionality
- 💾 Ability to download maps for offline use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Unreliable search and address lookup
- 🗺️ Outdated or missing map data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty managing accounts and syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BuddyApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyapp/id6778985423)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*