# Earthmate vs Map Chart Mosaic

The clearest difference is price: Earthmate at Free against Map Chart Mosaic's $3.99. Earthmate also leads on ratings volume (272 vs 5) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Map Chart Mosaic's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Earthmate is free to download; Map Chart Mosaic costs $3.99 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 — 2.7 for Earthmate against 2.6 for Map Chart Mosaic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthmate has 272 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Earthmate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Map Chart Mosaic's.

Earthmate ships an update monthly, Map Chart Mosaic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthmate | Map Chart Mosaic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[2.7 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **21.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 92 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758)

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

**Highlights:** Send/receive text messages, Offline topographic maps, Waypoint and route navigation, Tracking and location sharing, Trip logging and planning, Cloud storage for trips, Control inReach device features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 📡 Satellite communication
- 💬 Messaging functionality
- 🗺️ Tracking and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Lacking detailed maps
- 🔑 Login/sync issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable
- 🗓️ Frequent app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible text fields
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Inability to send preset messages from app
- Incorrect wind speed display
- Broken map downloads

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable preset messages
- Improved map detail and customization
- Seamless sync between app and device
- Frequent message check intervals


### Map Chart Mosaic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access detailed topographic, satellite, and weather forecast maps offline on your iPhone and smartwatch. Plan routes, record GPS tracks, and share your journey data. View maps without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic and satellite maps, GRIB weather forecast maps, Cycle and hiking trail maps, Smartwatch map support (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit), Add map markers and travel routes, Record GPS tracks and share as GPX, GPS travel information (speed, ETA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthmate free?

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

### Is Map Chart Mosaic free?

Map Chart Mosaic costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Earthmate or Map Chart Mosaic?

Earthmate is rated higher. Earthmate averages 2.7 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Map Chart Mosaic averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Earthmate or Map Chart Mosaic have ads?

Neither Earthmate nor Map Chart Mosaic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earthmate or Map Chart Mosaic?

Earthmate ships an update monthly, and Map Chart Mosaic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Earthmate was updated on October 21, 2026 and Map Chart Mosaic on October 16, 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.*