# MBTiles GPS vs Offline Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MBTiles GPS at 100% against Offline Maps's 17%. MBTiles GPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Offline Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offline Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. MBTiles GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MBTiles GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MBTiles GPS's written reviews are positive against 17% of Offline Maps's.

MBTiles GPS ships an update every 14 months, Offline Maps every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBTiles GPS | Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbtiles-gps/id592703465/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-maps-gps-tracker/id949560259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Pew](https://appshunter.io/developer/469829064) | [Sergey Vdovenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/462667655) |

## What reviewers say

### MBTiles GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbtiles-gps/id592703465)

This navigation app allows users to access offline maps, including raster and vector MBTiles, using the Mapbox GL framework. It offers further customization options for Mapbox GL styles with offline glyphs, sprites, and GeoJSON.

**Highlights:** Offline MBTiles support (raster/vector), Mapbox GL framework integration, Customizable Mapbox GL styles, Offline glyphs and sprites, GeoJSON support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-maps-gps-tracker/id949560259)

Save maps to your device for offline use when mobile data is unavailable or expensive. Access a wide range of map sources, track your location with GPS, and add custom labels with notes and images. Measure distances and angles directly on the map.

**Highlights:** Offline map caching, Multiple map sources, GPS tracking, Custom label creation, Distance and angle measurement, Auto-follow mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offline Maps Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Offline Maps Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBTiles GPS free?

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

### Is Offline Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MBTiles GPS or Offline Maps?

MBTiles GPS is rated higher. MBTiles GPS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Offline Maps averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do MBTiles GPS or Offline Maps have ads?

Neither MBTiles GPS nor Offline Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBTiles GPS or Offline Maps?

MBTiles GPS ships an update every 14 months, and Offline Maps every 2 months. Most recently, MBTiles GPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offline Maps on November 1, 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.*