Comparison

Kos Offline Map vs Visit Kos

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

Head to head
About

Kos Offline Map

Features
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Customisable offline map from Openstreetmap with contour lines in which even the smallest paths and trails are shown. POIs are grouped into categories and can be displayed as layers. For example, you can display all restaurants, public transport lines, banks, hiking trails, charging stations and doctors on the map. The size and overlap of the icons can be adjusted to improve clarity. An integrated database allows you to search for POIs as well as a large number of streets, towns, villages, districts, etc. The search can be filtered by category and/or distance. For many POIs there is further information such as opening hours, address, disabled access, ... Notes or favourites can be created for each POI, a history list shows the most recently used POIs, content can be shared. A location function shows the current position, the app is ad-free and there is no tracking.

About

Visit Kos

Features
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Discover the beauty of Kos Island with our comprehensive guide navigator, designed to help you explore this stunning destination with ease. From historical landmarks to hidden gems, our guide provides detailed information on attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and more, ensuring you make the most of your visit to Kos Island. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, our guide navigator is the perfect companion to enhance your experience on this enchanting Greek island

Screenshots

Kos Offline Map4 screens
Visit Kos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Visit Kos at Free against Kos Offline Map's $3.99. Visit Kos also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Kos Offline Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Visit Kos is free to download; Kos Offline Map costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kos Offline Map ships an update weekly, Visit Kos every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kos Offline Map versus Visit Kos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKos Offline MapVisit Kos
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoerg HolzEndrit Pano

In-app purchases

None

Kos Offline Map

No in-app purchases

None

Visit Kos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kos Offline Map free?
Kos Offline Map costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit Kos free?
Visit Kos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kos Offline Map or Visit Kos have ads?
Visit Kos shows ads; Kos Offline Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Kos Offline Map or Visit Kos?
Kos Offline Map ships an update weekly, and Visit Kos every 10 days. Most recently, Kos Offline Map was updated on September 18, 2026 and Visit Kos on September 10, 2026.

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