# Locus Map Lite vs UTM Maps

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locus Map Lite | UTM Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) | [Yogi Yogantara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825780236) |

## What reviewers say

### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


### UTM Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Elevation (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Elevations (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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