Comparison

Austrian Map Mobile vs Hiking Map Austria

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

Head to head
About

Austrian Map Mobile

Access detailed digital maps of Austria with hill shading and elevation data. Features include GPS tracking, route planning, and the ability to search by place name or coordinates. All map data is available for free and can be stored locally for offline use.

Highlights
  • Digital maps of Austria
  • Hill shading and elevation data
  • GPS location display
  • Offline map storage
  • Search by place name or coordinates
  • Route planning along tracks
  • Measure distances and areas
Features
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The Austrian Map mobile (AMap mobile) contains the digital maps of Austria including hill shading, the object area names from the Digital Landscape Model (DLM) and the Digital Elevation Model (DGM). This product of the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV) offers not only the high quality topographic maps but also a user-friendly interface with extensive functionality. Available maps and data: -          Overview map 1:1 million -          Cartographic model 1:500 000 -          Cartographic model 1:250 000 -          Cartographic model 1:50 000 All map data of AMap mobile are available free of charge and are stored locally on the respective smartphone or tablet (offline use possible). Functions of Austrian Map mobile: -          Search by place name or search by coordinates -          GPS functions: Display of location, "moving map", compass support, routing along tracks -          Insert, edit and share POIs (Points of Interest) -          Recording and sending tracks -          Information about the map sheets displayed -          Measuring distances and areas Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.

About

Hiking Map Austria

Navigate Austria's landscapes with detailed offline topographical maps, hiking trails, and cycling paths. Record your routes, view them in 2D or 3D with satellite imagery, and analyze your performance with statistics and height profiles. Tracks are saved in GPX format for easy transfer.

Highlights
  • Offline topographical maps of Austria
  • Hiking and cycling trail display
  • 2D and 3D map views
  • Satellite base map option
  • Track recording and statistics
  • GPX track export
  • Height profile rendering
Features
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This application displays a detailed offline topographical map of Austria with hiking trails, cycling paths, points, hills, etc. You can view it in 2D and 3D mode, now also with a satellite base map. You can record your tracks and the application will then render them on the map, calculate various statistics and height profiles. Recorded tracjs are saved in GPX format and you can easily transfer them to your computer. App's main features: - displaying the current position on the map, - 3D map display, - hybrid satellite map, - cycling map, - your track recording, - search on the map (requires an Internet connection), - indicator of the iPhone's current orientation, - GPS coordinates, altitude and GPS accuracy display, - recorded tracks' statistics - distance covered, time, elevation gain, - tracks height profiles rendering, - recorded tracks are saved in GPX format and can be easily transferred to computer, - track recording automatic shutdown after a specified time (e.g. 2 hours), - track recording automatic shutdown if the battery level drops below a certain level, - GPS accuracy setting (lower accuracy extends battery life), - custom scaling for texts in the map (scale factor set in app's settings). Map in this application was generated based on data from the OpenStreetMap project and this data is under (c) OpenStreetMap contributors. Map design and tiles are under (c) Daniel Tekel. Important notice: The map in this application does not contain all existing hiking trails and points (currently covers approximately 90% of all trail)! For this reason, this application certainly cannot substitute an official hiking map. The author of the application assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies in the map. Terms of use of the app: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://turistickamapa.com/iOSPrivacyPolicy.html.

Screenshots

Austrian Map Mobile4 screens
Hiking Map Austria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Austrian Map Mobile at none against Hiking Map Austria's 5. Austrian Map Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Hiking Map Austria's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 20%). On price, ads and device support 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. Hiking Map Austria sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Austrian Map Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Austrian Map Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Hiking Map Austria every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Austrian Map Mobile versus Hiking Map Austria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAustrian Map MobileHiking Map Austria
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB909 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarzotto GmbHDaniel Tekel

Customer experience

Austrian Map Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Hiking Map Austria

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Austrian Map Mobile

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hiking Map Austria

Subscriptions3
  • 3 months PRO Subscription14 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • 6 months PRO Subscription14 Days trial$11.996 Months
  • 12 mesiacov PRO predplatné14 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tracks recording & Elevation Profiles rendering feature$1.99
  • 3D Map$1.99

Questions

Is Austrian Map Mobile free?
Austrian Map Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hiking Map Austria free?
Hiking Map Austria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Austrian Map Mobile or Hiking Map Austria have ads?
Neither Austrian Map Mobile nor Hiking Map Austria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Austrian Map Mobile or Hiking Map Austria?
Austrian Map Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Hiking Map Austria every 17 months. Most recently, Austrian Map Mobile was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hiking Map Austria on October 18, 2026.

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