Comparison

Locus Map Lite vs UTM Maps

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

Head to head
About

Locus Map Lite

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

Highlights
  • Global hiking and biking maps
  • Points of Interest with photos
  • Activity track recording
  • Offline map and POI access
  • Cross-device and web syncing
  • GPX import/export
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Welcome to Locus Map Lite for iOS, your new companion for all your outdoor adventures! Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a weekend cyclist, passionate ski mountaineer or just someone who loves exploring the great outdoors, Locus Map Lite is designed to enhance your experience by providing user-friendly mapping tools right at your fingertips. Key features: - GLOBAL MAPS FOR HIKING AND BIKING: No matter where you are in the world, Locus Map Lite can display your location on a detailed hiking/biking or winter/ski maps. For a true view of the landscape, there is also the satellite map. Easily navigate your surroundings and discover new trails and paths. - POINTS OF INTERESTS: Enhance your exploration with a rich display of points of interest right on your map. Each one includes useful information, attractive landmarks are depicted on Wikipedia photos, and you can even add your photos so everybody always knows the current state of the place. From scenic overlooks to tourist attractions and facilities, Locus Map Lite helps you discover more. - ACTIVITY RECORDING: Capture every moment of your adventures with track recording. Whether you're cycling, hiking, or enjoying a leisurely trip, Locus Map Lite keeps track of your rides, workouts, and journeys. - ROUTE PLANNING - Plan your own routes directly in the app: pick an activity, drop waypoints, and you're ready to go. - GUIDANCE: Get direction to chosen location whether it is Geocache, LoPoint - point of interest from our maps, waypoint from your library or any other place on Earth manually chosen on map. Be alerted when you get there - more time to focus on the nature around you instead of the screen. - WORKS ONLINE AND OFFLINE: Download maps together with points of interest (POIs) of the desired country or region and hit the trail without worrying about losing internet connectivity. - SYNC ACROSS DEVICES: Seamlessly sync your data — tracks, routes, points — with other devices running Locus Map, even cross-platform, or with your web library. Your adventures are always accessible, no matter where you are or what device you use. - LOCAL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Manage your tracks, routes, and points with ease. Our local library management tools allow you to sort, move, and delete your data, making it easy to organize your outdoor activities. You can import or export any data via GPX files and also share your activities and interesting places with others. - SEARCH WORLDWIDE: Looking for a specific place or point of interest? Our global search capability lets you find locations anywhere in the world, enhancing your planning and on-the-go decisions. - INTEGRATION WITH APPLE HEALTH AND WATCHES: Keep track of your health and fitness goals. Locus Map Lite integrates with Apple Health so that you can download your activities from your watch to the library for in-app analysis or further planning. Join us in shaping the future: Locus Map Lite is just at the beginning and your input and support are invaluable as we continue to improve and expand its capabilities. We invite you to join us on our journey by sharing your feedback and suggestions for the development. Help us tailor Locus Map Lite to better meet the needs of our adventurous community. Whether you're trekking through mountains, cycling through the countryside, or exploring urban landscapes, Locus Map Lite is here to guide you every step of the way. Try it today and see where it takes you!

About

UTM Maps

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems, including UTM and MGRS, on a map. It supports registering points with addresses, capturing photos with watermarks, and measuring distances and areas. Data can be exported to CSV or KML formats.

Highlights
  • UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon coordinate support
  • Point registration with geocoding
  • Photo capture with coordinate watermark
  • Area and distance measurement
  • Data export to CSV and KML
  • Field navigation with compass and GPS
Features
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A simple APP for working with Latitude Longitude, UTM and MGRS coordinates, Maps and GPS. Register points to be displayed on a map or stored in a database complete with readable address data (geocoding). Capture photo with a watermark containing point name, coordinates and address information. Measure area, distance and registering lines and polygons. Export saved data to CSV or KML file format or locate points in the field using your built-in device's compass and GPS or with generating direction route. Register Points UTM Maps allows you to register points and stored in database to display on the map or export to a CSV file. Stored point data will automatically completed with UTM coordinates and readable address (geocoding requires internet access). Searching for Coordinates You can search for Latitude, Longitude, UTM, or MGRS coordinates to display on a map or find them in the field using a compass or Direction Route. Measure Area And Distance No need to go to the field anymore; now you can measure area and distance with various units using this application. Stores line and polygon data in database and displays it on a map. Export lines and polygons data to KML file. Data Properties / Point Details Each data displayed on the map has its own properties, making it easier to navigate and understand. Simply click on a point and the data properties will automatically appear. Find Point On The Field / Stake Out Now you can find coordinates or location in the field easily, the application will direct you to the desired coordinate point with the help of the built-in compass on your device or using Direction Route. Add Photo Add a photo from camera or library complete with a watermark containing name, coordinates and address information. Data List & Export The data list is designed to view data stored in the database, delete unnecessary data, find the location of data in the field or export data to a file. Point data can be exported to CSV files, while line and polygon data can be exported to KML files for use in other software or other devices.

Screenshots

Locus Map Lite4 screens
UTM Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UTM Maps at 100% against Locus Map Lite's 53%. UTM Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Locus Map Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and UTM Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTM Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Locus Map Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of UTM Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locus Map Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, UTM Maps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Locus Map Lite versus UTM Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocus Map LiteUTM Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsamm Software, s. r. o.Yogi Yogantara

Customer experience

Locus Map Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

UTM Maps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Locus Map Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Gold Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Gold Annually14 Days trial$23.991 Year
4 purchases

UTM Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Elevation (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Elevations (3 Months)$3.993 Months
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  • Remove Ads 1 Year$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Locus Map Lite free?
Locus Map Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Maps free?
UTM Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Locus Map Lite or UTM Maps?
UTM Maps is rated higher. Locus Map Lite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while UTM Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Locus Map Lite or UTM Maps have ads?
UTM Maps shows ads; Locus Map Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Locus Map Lite or UTM Maps?
Locus Map Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTM Maps every 10 days. Most recently, Locus Map Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and UTM Maps on August 15, 2026.

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