Private Maps vs Pean.me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Private Maps
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.
- Minimalist OpenStreetMap data
- Own servers for privacy
- No usage data collection
- High-resolution detailed maps
- Clean interface
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The maps are based on OpenStreetMap data and style. Own servers are used to guarantee your privacy. Clean and minimalist interface. High-resolution detailed maps. The usage data is neither collected nor shared. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pean.me
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Pean is your private outdoor GPS map for the places worth remembering. Save fishing spots, mushrooms, berries, foraging places, hidden trails, hunting stands, landmarks, campsites, and other outdoor places in one tap from iPhone or Apple Watch. Pean captures GPS coordinates instantly, works when you have no signal, and syncs automatically when you reconnect. Every place is private by default. Add photos, notes, categories, and context from iPhone, then browse everything on your personal web map. Filter your saved spots, revisit them season after season, and share individual places only when you choose. Why outdoor people use Pean: - Save precise GPS spots in seconds - Works offline when mobile signal disappears - Add photos, notes, and categories - Use Apple Watch for quick place saving - Keep your map private by default - Return to fishing, mushroom, berry, trail, and hunting spots Pean is built for anglers, foragers, hikers, hunters, berry pickers, mushroom hunters, and anyone building a personal map of meaningful outdoor places. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pean.me at every 2 weeks against Private Maps's every 2 months. Pean.me also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Private Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pean.me sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Private Maps ships an update every 2 months, Pean.me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Maps | Pean.me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 64 Characters | Andrii Petlovanyi |
In-app purchases
Private Maps
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year
Pean.me
- Pean Pro$2.991 Month
- Pean Max$6.991 Month
- Pean Pro$19.991 Year
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- Pean Max$49.991 Year









