Comparison

DecaMaps vs MapifyIt Maps

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

Head to head
About

DecaMaps

Easily create large, detailed maps from a selected area. Preview maps on a single screen and print them up to poster size. Save maps as high-resolution images to your device.

Highlights
  • Create large detailed maps
  • Select area and tap button
  • Easy preview on one screen
  • Print maps up to poster size
  • Save maps to Camera Roll
  • Supports A4/Letter/B4/B5 paper sizes
Features
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Create a large detailed map at once! +++++ features +++++ - DecaMaps is an iPhone and iPad app to create a large detailed map. You can create an original map only by 2 steps. Step1. Decide an area on the map. Step2. Tap the scissor button. The area you choose is quickly drawn a large detailed map. - Easy preview You do not need to zoom in or out to the map. Your iPhone or iPad shows you a large map and a detailed map on the same screen. - Print a large map! You can print out a large poster up to 16 sheets of paper. *Supported paper size: A4/Letter/B4/B5 *Purchase a “large poster print add-on” to print a more than 4 sheets of paper (2 sheets x 2 sheets). (Ad will be removed if you purchase the add-on.) *To print posters, you need a printer that is compatible with AirPrint on the same Wi-Fi network connected with iOS device. - You can also save the map to Camera Roll. Up to 26,000,000 pixel map can be saved as an image file. *On specification of Camera Roll, saved image cannot zoom in enough, but the original image does not become depleted. Save the image to your PC and see it or view with an iPhone app that supports with high resolution image. +++++ "DecaMaps" is useful for +++++ If you print out a large map by yourself, it is very useful for below situations. - Confirm the place where you have never been before. - For pre-confirmation of travel destination or use as a travel guidebook - Print out the places where you have been to or have grown up and enjoy the sight of them - For an evacuation map, an assistant return home map - For a driving map - For check a school route for your child/children - For an event, a lecture presentation

About

MapifyIt Maps

Features
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MapifyIt Maps is a comprehensive GIS and routing platform designed for professionals who require more than just a basic map. From complex terrain navigation to spatial data management, we provide the tools you need to visualize, analyze, and capture the world around you. Key Features Intelligent Routing & Terrain Analysis: Go beyond the pavement. Our advanced routing engine includes Terrain Routing, allowing you to plan paths based on elevation and topography. Isochrone Visualizer: Understand accessibility at a glance. Generate isochrone maps to visualize how far you can travel within a specific time or distance from any point. Professional Sketch & Drawing Suite: Create high-precision spatial data directly on the map. Use intuitive tools to plot Points, draw Lines, and define complex Polygons. Universal Data Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate with your existing workflow. Import and export your projects in GeoJSON, KML, and XML formats for use in professional desktop GIS software. Global Location Search: Powered by a robust search engine, find addresses, landmarks, and coordinates instantly, just like you would on a consumer map, but with professional-grade accuracy. Built for the Field High-Performance Rendering: Smoothly handle complex vector data and large layers thanks to our optimized Flutter engine. Data Sovereignty: Your data stays yours. Easy cloud or local storage exports keep you in control of your surveys and plans. iOS Optimized: Fully supports Dark Mode, Haptic Feedback, and high-resolution Retina displays for the best mapping experience on mobile.

Screenshots

DecaMaps3 screens
MapifyIt Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapifyIt Maps at none against DecaMaps's 3. DecaMaps's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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. DecaMaps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MapifyIt Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DecaMaps ships an update every 2 months, MapifyIt Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DecaMaps versus MapifyIt Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecaMapsMapifyIt Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIANAVI,Inc.Mapifyit LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DecaMaps

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Large poster print(more than 4 sheets)$2.99
  • Large poster print(more than 4 sheets) and Remove Ads$3.99
None

MapifyIt Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DecaMaps free?
DecaMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapifyIt Maps free?
MapifyIt Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DecaMaps or MapifyIt Maps have ads?
Neither DecaMaps nor MapifyIt Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DecaMaps or MapifyIt Maps?
DecaMaps ships an update every 2 months, and MapifyIt Maps monthly. Most recently, DecaMaps was updated on September 17, 2026 and MapifyIt Maps on October 1, 2026.

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