# Desert Maps vs Tracking Maps Max+

The clearest difference is rating: Tracking Maps Max+ at 5.0 against Desert Maps's 4.5. Tracking Maps Max+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Desert Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (437 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desert Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Tracking Maps Max+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tracking Maps Max+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desert Maps has 437 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desert Maps ships an update every 6 weeks, Tracking Maps Max+ daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desert Maps | Tracking Maps Max+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-maps-navigator-offline/id6741031623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-maps-max-plus/id6746077877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **437** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 144 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rachid Smet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792651329) | [Kalant Aminbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815690011) |

## What reviewers say

### Desert Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-maps-navigator-offline/id6741031623)

Explore deserts and remote areas with reliable offline navigation. This app provides detailed maps, trip tracking, and distance measurement, ensuring safety and confidence on your outdoor adventures. It's designed for users who need dependable navigation without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline and tower-free operation, Detailed offline maps, Save and retrieve locations, Trip tracking, Distance measurement, Contour lines and elevation profiles, Import and export data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desert Maps Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |


### Tracking Maps Max+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-maps-max-plus/id6746077877)

Document your travel memories and favorite spots with detailed notes, ratings, and images. Save visited locations with contact information and travel tips in a beautifully designed application.

**Highlights:** Document travel memories, Save favorite spots, Add rich details to locations, Include maps and images, Save notes and ratings, Add contact info and travel tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desert Maps free?

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

### Is Tracking Maps Max+ free?

Tracking Maps Max+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Desert Maps or Tracking Maps Max+?

Tracking Maps Max+ is rated higher. Desert Maps averages 4.5 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while Tracking Maps Max+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Desert Maps or Tracking Maps Max+ have ads?

Tracking Maps Max+ shows ads; Desert Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desert Maps or Tracking Maps Max+?

Desert Maps ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tracking Maps Max+ daily. Most recently, Desert Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tracking Maps Max+ on September 9, 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.*