Map Canvas vs SketchMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Canvas
Create and share custom maps with drawing, annotation, and pathfinding tools. Supports collaboration via iCloud and offers map templates for illustrations. Import and export geographic data in GeoJSON and GPX formats.
- Drawing, annotation, and pathfinding tools
- Alternative map engine (Google Maps)
- iCloud map collaboration
- Map templates for illustrations
- GeoJSON and GPX file import
- GeoJSON export
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Map Canvas is a collaborative tool for planning, journalling and illustration on Apple Maps. Key features: 1. Tools for drawing, annotating and pathfinding. 2. Google Maps as alternative map engine for browsing. 3. Map collaboration via iCloud. 4. Map templates of countries and regions overlays for illustrations. 5. GeoJSON and GPX files import. 6. GeoJSON export.
SketchMap
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SketchMap is a doodle application that allows you to draw freely on a map. Whether it is a travel deal or a playful doodle, you can intuitively express your ideas on the map. There are no complicated functions, it is simple and anyone can use it immediately. Enjoy new discoveries and creative moments with SketchMap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SketchMap at none against Map Canvas's 4. SketchMap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Map Canvas's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Map Canvas sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SketchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Map Canvas ships an update fortnightly, SketchMap every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Canvas | SketchMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (109 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ka Chun Wong | Tatsumi Oikawa |
In-app purchases
Map Canvas
- 3-Days Free TrialFree
- Map Canvas Watch App$0.99
- Donation$2.99
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- Map Canvas Premium$4.99
SketchMap
No in-app purchases
