# Mapplet vs GIS Cloud Map Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mapplet at 86% against GIS Cloud Map Viewer's 0%. Mapplet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). GIS Cloud Map Viewer's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GIS Cloud Map Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month. Mapplet asks for nothing beyond the download.

GIS Cloud Map Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIS Cloud Map Viewer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Mapplet's written reviews are positive against 0% of GIS Cloud Map Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mapplet ships an update every 5 months, GIS Cloud Map Viewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mapplet | GIS Cloud Map Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapplet/id525169840/reviews) | **[4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-cloud-map-viewer/id1059431691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spatial Wave Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/525169843) | [GIS Cloud Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640535926) |

## What reviewers say

### Mapplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapplet/id525169840)

Display your custom location-based data, GIS, or CAD information on industry-standard maps. This affordable and fast solution allows you to query, analyze, and visualize your data with various map layers and tools.

**Highlights:** Display custom POI, parcels, and GIS/CAD data, Integrates with Bing Maps, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, MapBox, ESRI ArcGIS, Access, query, and analyze your own data, Display documents linked to data, Auto-identify nearby objects using GPS, Measure distances and areas, Search for places and addresses

**In-app purchases:** none


### GIS Cloud Map Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gis-cloud-map-viewer/id1059431691)

Easily view and access maps and data on any device. Share maps with colleagues and clients, and make informed decisions with real-time, up-to-date information. Optimized for users without professional GIS experience.

**Highlights:** View and access maps, Access shared maps, Real-time data updates, Collaboration tool, Set access permissions, Optimized for non-professionals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mapplet free?

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

### Is GIS Cloud Map Viewer free?

GIS Cloud Map Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mapplet or GIS Cloud Map Viewer?

GIS Cloud Map Viewer is rated higher. Mapplet averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GIS Cloud Map Viewer averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Mapplet or GIS Cloud Map Viewer have ads?

Neither Mapplet nor GIS Cloud Map Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mapplet or GIS Cloud Map Viewer?

Mapplet ships an update every 5 months, and GIS Cloud Map Viewer every 6 months. Most recently, Mapplet was updated on June 5, 2026 and GIS Cloud Map Viewer on August 3, 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.*