# Earthmate vs Flatline Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Earthmate at none against Flatline Maps's 2. Flatline Maps's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flatline Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Earthmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthmate | Flatline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **272** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 92 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [FlatlineMaps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893135393) |

## 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


### Flatline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatline-maps/id6769024289)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthmate free?

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

### Is Flatline Maps free?

Flatline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Earthmate or Flatline Maps have ads?

Neither Earthmate nor Flatline Maps shows ads.

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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.*