# Private Maps vs Urbex Radar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Urbex Radar at 33% against Private Maps's 0%. Urbex Radar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Urbex Radar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Maps ships an update every 2 months, Urbex Radar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Maps | Urbex Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbex-radar/id6464169434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [64 Characters](https://appshunter.io/developer/406825481) | [Maximilian Forster](https://appshunter.io/developer/675681720) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-maps/id6459475207)

This navigation app offers detailed, minimalist maps powered by OpenStreetMap data. It prioritizes user privacy with its own servers and ensures no usage data is collected or shared. Enjoy a clean interface and high-resolution maps.

**Highlights:** Minimalist OpenStreetMap data, Own servers for privacy, No usage data collection, High-resolution detailed maps, Clean interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### Urbex Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbex-radar/id6464169434)

Discover up to 100 abandoned locations nearby on a map, showing your current position and direction. This app encourages exploration of the surrounding landscape to find hidden, forgotten places.

**Highlights:** Map of nearby abandoned locations, Shows user's location and direction, Encourages landscape exploration, Discovery of hidden places

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Show more S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Show More M | $3.99 | one-time |
| Show More L | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Maps free?

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

### Is Urbex Radar free?

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

### Do Private Maps or Urbex Radar have ads?

Neither Private Maps nor Urbex Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Maps or Urbex Radar?

Private Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Urbex Radar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Maps was updated on September 19, 2026 and Urbex Radar on June 1, 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.*