Comparison

MapPath vs Mapply for Open Street Map

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

Head to head
About

MapPath

This app allows you to record trips, measure distances, and establish directions on a map. It provides live tracking information like speed and altitude, and supports importing/exporting data in various formats. It offers advanced options for map types, traffic, and points of interest.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude data
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Establish directions with up to 30 steps
  • Import/export tracks and measures in KML, GPX, CSV
  • Display multiple tracks and measures simultaneously
  • Customizable map types and display options
Features
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***** STANDARD VERSION ***** This version of MapPath has 2 restrictions : - you can not record a trip more than a minute - you can not add more than 4 points in your measures The PRO version has no restrictions. ***** STANDARD VERSION ***** MapPath is an easy-to-use app allowing you to record your trips. It displays your track, your position and live information such as your speed, altitude and average speed/pace. MapPath is also an utility that allows you to establish directions, measure distances, surface areas and perimeters by dragging pins (points) on the map. # GPS Tracker Features : - record your run: time, distance, altitude, speed, average speed, average pace - pause and resume recording as needed - display your track on the map - display charts of your altitude, speed and pace - location and heading tracking - cut portion of the track - display simultaneously several tracks on the map - change color of each track on the map # Measures Features : - directions up to 30 steps - measure distances, surface areas and perimeters using pins (points) on the map - add point to your measure by taping and holding the map - display simultaneously several measures on the map - change color of each measure on the map # Import / Export Features : - import and export tracks and measures as KML, KMZ, ITN, GPX and CSV files # Options : - gps accuracy options - system of units options - map types selection : Apple standard & satellite (3D) maps, OpenStreetMap, OpenSeaMap and custom maps - options to show Traffic and Points of Interest # And also : - Dark Mode - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Widgets and Live Activities displaying informations about your current location or current tracking directly from your lock screen, home screen or the Dynamic Island (since iPhone 14) MapPath use iCloud to automatically keep in sync your tracks and measures across your devices. If you have any problem, suggestion, please feel free to contact me at contact@julienroze.fr Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Mapply for Open Street Map

Explore detailed maps of the world, including transport networks, hiking trails, and topography. This app leverages OpenStreetMap and other specialized map layers for comprehensive navigation and outdoor adventure planning. Enjoy offline caching for uninterrupted exploration.

Highlights
  • OpenStreetMap integration
  • Specialized map layers (cycling, transport, sea, trails)
  • Topographical data
  • Railway information
  • Offline caching
  • Satellite views
Features
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Introducing Mapply, the ultimate map viewer for Open Street Map (OSM) and tile-based map layers. With Mapply, you're one tap away from exploring the world in detail, navigating transport networks, embarking on outdoor adventures, and discovering intricate topography - all tailored to your needs. Experience satellite views, hiking trails, topography, railway routes, seas, terrain analysis, and much more! Uncover the World of Open Street Map (OSM): With OpenStreetMap, a , of the world, rich in details about locations both near and distant. Navigate through an extensive network of roads, trails, and points of interest - all meticulously crowd-sourced by a global community of map enthusiasts. Find the right cycling path with CyclOSM: Beautifuly designed, yet highly functional map to guide you on the best cycling paths around the globe. Transport Network with Open Transport Map: Dive into the intricate infrastructure of transportation, encompassing airports, railway lines, stations, bus routes, and stops. Mapply's integration with OpenTransportMap is your indispensable resource for navigating the intricacies of modern transportation. Embark on Marine Journeys with Open Sea Map: OpenSeaMap opens the door to your nautical adventures, offering intricate details about harbors, buoys, and more. It's the perfect tool for sailors, explorers, and maritime enthusiasts to navigate with confidence. Unleash Outdoor Adventures with Waymarked Trails: Mapply brings the outdoor world to your fingertips, providing specialized maps for a myriad of activities such as hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and skiing. From easy-going cycling routes to challenging mountain biking trails, and from serene hiking paths to exhilarating ski slopes - all your outdoor adventures begin with Mapply. Discover Topography with Open Topo Map: Mapply leverages OpenTopoMap to provide users with precise topographical information. Understand the height profiles of specific areas, and plan your journeys with in-depth knowledge of the terrain. Unravel Railways with Open Railway Map: Mapply is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts. OpenRailwayMap offers comprehensive data on global train tracks, and further layers reveal specifics about maximum speeds, signals, electrification, and track gauge. It's a comprehensive guide to the world's railways, all on your device. Enhanced User Experience with Offline Caching: Mapply ensures your adventures are uninterrupted with its offline caching feature. Once you've explored an area, Mapply caches it on your device. Mapply is built on open-source data for map data and overlay styles, displaying attributions in-app. We're always eager to enhance your Mapply experience and welcome suggestions for additional maps to be included in future updates. Start your journey with Mapply, and open up a world of exploration. Maps included: - OpenStreetMap: The collaborative project that offers a free, editable map of the world - CyclOSM: The go to open map for cycling paths and trails - OpenTransportMap: Your go-to resource for transportation details - OpenSeaMap: The ultimate marine cartography platform - Waymarked Trails - Hiking: Comprehensive hiking trail maps - Waymarked Trails - Cycling: Detailed cycling route maps - Waymarked Trails - Mountain Biking: Expert mountain biking trail maps - Waymarked Trails - Slopes: Extensive skiing slope maps - OpenTopoMap: Your source for detailed topographic maps - OpenRailwayMap - Standard: Comprehensive train track maps - OpenRailwayMap - Max Speed: Speed limit details for train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Signals: Signal locations on train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Electrification: Electrification data for train tracks - OpenRailwayMap - Track Gauge: Track gauge information for train tracks - NASA GIBS - CityLights - The earth by night with beautiful dark satellite imagery

Screenshots

MapPath4 screens
Mapply for Open Street Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapPath at 71% against Mapply for Open Street Map's 14%. MapPath also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mapply for Open Street Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapply for Open Street Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPath ships an update every 5 weeks, Mapply for Open Street Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MapPath versus Mapply for Open Street Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPathMapply for Open Street Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJulien RozéFlorian Chrometz

Customer experience

MapPath

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Mapply for Open Street Map

All ratings51 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapPath

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
None

Mapply for Open Street Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapPath free?
MapPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapply for Open Street Map free?
Mapply for Open Street Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapPath or Mapply for Open Street Map have ads?
Mapply for Open Street Map shows ads; MapPath does not.
Which is updated more often, MapPath or Mapply for Open Street Map?
MapPath ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mapply for Open Street Map weekly. Most recently, MapPath was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mapply for Open Street Map on October 25, 2026.

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