# SW Maps vs Mapit GIS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mapit GIS at 100% against SW Maps's 30%. Mapit GIS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SW Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mapit GIS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. SW Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mapit GIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SW Maps has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SW Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mapit GIS's.

SW Maps ships an update every 2 months, Mapit GIS weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SW Maps | Mapit GIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-maps/id6444248083/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapit-gis/id6757866571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aviyaan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653343736) | [Andrzej Bieniek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869370558) |

## What reviewers say

### SW Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-maps/id6444248083)

This app allows users to collect, present, and share geographic information. It supports recording points, lines, polygons, and associated data like photos and audio. High-accuracy GPS surveys are possible with external receivers, and data can be shared in various standard formats.

**Highlights:** Collect points, lines, and polygons, Attach custom attributes (text, photo, audio, video), High-accuracy GPS surveys with external receivers, Offline map support, Export data in multiple formats (Shapefile, GeoPackage, CSV), Create and share project templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mapit GIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapit-gis/id6757866571)

This app provides professional-grade spatial data capture and management for field professionals. It allows users to create and collect points, lines, and polygons with custom attributes and export data in various formats. Optional subscriptions unlock advanced features like offline maps and high-precision positioning.

**Highlights:** GeoPackage native project management, Capture points, lines, and polygons, Customizable data collection forms, GeoJSON, Shapefile, KML, GPX, CSV, DXF export/import, Offline MBTiles basemaps, External GNSS receiver support, NTRIP RTK corrections

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $12.00 | per month |
| Pro+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SW Maps free?

SW Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mapit GIS free?

Mapit GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SW Maps or Mapit GIS?

Mapit GIS is rated higher. SW Maps averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Mapit GIS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SW Maps or Mapit GIS have ads?

Neither SW Maps nor Mapit GIS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SW Maps or Mapit GIS?

SW Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Mapit GIS weekly. Most recently, SW Maps was updated on August 8, 2026 and Mapit GIS on September 21, 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.*