Comparison

Scenic Map vs Offline Map Data Generator

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

Head to head
About

Scenic Map

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

Highlights
  • Global 3D topographic maps
  • Offline map caching
  • Satellite image overlays
  • Customizable map styles
  • GPS tracking and route replay
  • GPX track import/export
Features
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A 3D topo map with coverage of the entire world. The map is streamed directly from Apple's servers and cached on your device for use when there is no cell coverage. Use Scenic Map in a car, a boat, a plane or while hiking. It is like having the entire Earth in your pocket. Satellite image overlays add breathtaking detail and realism to the maps (tap preset 2 or 4). You can use them as you travel to see what is hidden from view at ground level. This takes moving maps to a whole new level. To get started, tap the arrow button in the toolbar to begin GPS tracking and center the map at your current location. The spinner in the status bar shows that the map is being loaded. The spinner stops when the map is fully cached at that location. You can scroll around the map or tilt the map with a two finger vertical swipe to see it in 3D. Use the two finger vertical swipe gesture to tilt the map for a 3D view. Scroll like a map or fly like a flight simulator. Enable Joystick Gestures in the Settings menu and then fly around the terrain using a virtual joystick. Prefer only 2D maps? Enable the 2D Map option in the Settings menu. Scenic Map is simply the best 3D topo map available for a mobile device. You will see incredible detail while scrolling, rotating and zooming perfectly smoothly. You will see every road even if you zoom out to the altitude of a satellite. As you zoom in, you will see every small bump and hollow of the Earth and terrain features as small as ten meters. Unlike old fashioned topo maps, Scenic Map’s roads and trails are up to date thanks to OpenStreetMap.org. It contains polygons for urban areas, shopping malls, an ever growing number of buildings and many other features, The best lake, pond, stream and rivers from the USGS and Canadian public databases are also included. Your tracks can be replayed with video like controls to speed up, slow down, pause, restart or skip to the end. You can display existing tracks while recording another if you want to retrace your route. When online, you can automatically create a route from your current GPS location to any other point on the map. Tracks can be received from or sent to other apps in GPX format. GPS recording stops automatically after you have remained stationary for some time or you can choose to manually stop tracking by tapping on the top track in the Tracks view. Never before have maps been this customizable. For example, you can turn on or off the roads. You can change the lighting direction or remove terrain shading entirely. You can display contour lines even over satellite images. There are five presets which let you quickly switch between map styles. Use Metric, English or Nautical units and choose one of four different coordinate displays including UTM. Want to learn more about a map feature? Tap the target icon and center the feature under the compass rose to display its name, type, urban area, county, state, elevation and coordinates. You will also see a bearing line back to your current GPS location or from your location to a selected waypoint. The status bar shows the bearing direction and distance along with the map and GPS elevation, the track length, and your current speed and direction of travel. In-app documentation is provided in the Help section at the top of the Settings menu. Links are provided in the documentation to detailed coverage maps, tutorial videos, installation guide and blog at ScenicMap.com Map data © OpenStreetMap and contributors under the Open Database License Scenic Map supports GPS tracking while the app is in the background. Caution: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Offline Map Data Generator

Features
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Discover the Ultimate Mapping Experience with Tech Maven Geospatial Unleash the power of geospatial data with Tech Maven Geospatial, your all-in-one mapping solution available now on iOS! Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a professional in the field, or an enthusiast, our app provides unparalleled features to elevate your mapping endeavors. Key Features: 1. Seamless Data Access: Download online mapping URLs, including dynamic and cached mapping services and tile layers. Access ESRI MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer, VectorTileServer, PBF/MVT XYZ Vector Tile URLs, OGC API Tiles/XYZ/TMS, and more. Future versions will include downloading capabilities from other providers (OGC WFS/OGC API Features, OGC WMS/OGC API Maps, OGC WMTS). 2. Pre-configured Tile Layers and Conversion Tools: Support for pre-configured tile layers and the ability for ATAK/WINTAK users to import tile.xml configurations. In-app Vector Data Converter: Convert GIS Vector Data to optimized formats like MBTILES Vector Tiles, GPKG Vector Features, GeoJSON, or KML. Compatible with various file formats including ESRI FileGDB, Shapefile, MapInfo, GPX, CSV, and more. 3. Live Event Driven Data Feeds: Stay updated with live data feeds from ESRI FeatureServer, Network Link KML, and GeoRSS Feeds. Download data at specified frequencies and convert to GeoJSON (convertible to KML in-app for ATAK or iTAK). 4. Data Visualization and Sharing: Visualize downloaded data and user-loaded data in the Map Viewer. Supports GeoJSON, raster tiles from MBTILES and GPKG, and vector tiles from MBTILES. 5. Access Tech Maven Geospatial’s Data APIs: Explore our optional purchases to access Tech Maven Geospatial’s data APIs, offering pre-staged data, AOI (Area of Interest/Operation) APIs, Digital Elevation Model Downloaders, and more. Please note: Users are responsible for the terms of use/service and access to the data they download from the provided URLs. For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to our End User License Agreement (EULA): https://offlinedatadownloader.techmaven.net/eula/ Download Tech Maven Geospatial today and embark on your mapping journey with confidence and precision!

Screenshots

Scenic Map4 screens
Offline Map Data Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scenic Map at none against Offline Map Data Generator's 6. Scenic Map also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Offline Map Data Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). 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. Offline Map Data Generator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Scenic Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scenic Map ships an update every 3 months, Offline Map Data Generator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scenic Map versus Offline Map Data Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScenic MapOffline Map Data Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGrangerFXTech Maven GeoSpatial LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scenic Map

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Offline Map Data Generator

Subscriptions6
  • App Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • OMDG Elevate API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • OMDG Vector Conversion API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • OMDG DEM Downloader$24.997 Days
  • Geo Request AOI$49.997 Days
  • Offline Map Data Generator7 Days trial$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Scenic Map free?
Scenic Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Offline Map Data Generator free?
Offline Map Data Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scenic Map or Offline Map Data Generator have ads?
Neither Scenic Map nor Offline Map Data Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scenic Map or Offline Map Data Generator?
Scenic Map ships an update every 3 months, and Offline Map Data Generator every 7 months. Most recently, Scenic Map was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offline Map Data Generator on November 12, 2026.

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