# SW Maps vs TightScan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SW Maps at none against TightScan's 1. SW Maps also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TightScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SW Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SW Maps | TightScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-maps/id6444248083/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aviyaan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653343736) | [CIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613557) |

## 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


### TightScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tightscan/id6804430588)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TightScan Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SW Maps free?

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

### Is TightScan free?

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

### Do SW Maps or TightScan have ads?

Neither SW Maps nor TightScan shows ads.

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