# Game Maps IRL vs CliffScout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CliffScout at 100% against Game Maps IRL's 20%. CliffScout also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Game Maps IRL's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 6) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Maps IRL sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. CliffScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

CliffScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Maps IRL has 30K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Game Maps IRL's written reviews are positive against 100% of CliffScout's.

Game Maps IRL ships an update every 6 weeks, CliffScout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Maps IRL | CliffScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maps-irl/id6742728012/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliffscout-cliff-jumping-map/id6781269474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retry Apps Yazılım Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775402222) | [Full Snack Devs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680762240) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Maps IRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maps-irl/id6742728012)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Navigation, #29 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Transform your everyday navigation into an adventure by viewing your location through the distinct styles of classic game maps. Get directions and personalize your experience with saved locations, all while enjoying a fresh perspective on mapping technology.

**Highlights:** Stylized game map views, Turn-by-turn navigation, Apple CarPlay support, Iconic game-inspired designs, Save home location, Personalized navigation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Maps IRL - Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Game Maps IRL: Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Game Maps IRL - Monthly Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| Game Maps IRL - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Game Maps IRL - Yearly Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Maps Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Maps | $49.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 RDR2 map included
- 💡 Cyberpunk map included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription ($4.99/week or $40/year)
- 🔒 Can't access most maps without paying
- 🤔 Requires subscription to even view maps
- 📍 Can't search for addresses, only scroll on map

**Reported bugs**

- Excessive ads (6 ads before doing anything)
- Doesn't provide navigation/directions

**Requested features**

- Make RDR2 map free
- Add ability to search for addresses
- Sync with other apps to check location


### CliffScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliffscout-cliff-jumping-map/id6781269474)

Discover cliff jumping and swimming spots worldwide with a community-driven map. View heights, water depth, hazards, and media before you go. Download maps for offline use and contribute new locations.

**Highlights:** Map of cliff jumping and swimming spots, Filter by region or proximity, View spot details (height, depth, hazards), Real photos and videos, Offline map downloads, Community contributions and badges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Maps IRL free?

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

### Is CliffScout free?

CliffScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Maps IRL or CliffScout?

CliffScout is rated higher. Game Maps IRL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while CliffScout averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Game Maps IRL or CliffScout have ads?

Neither Game Maps IRL nor CliffScout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Maps IRL or CliffScout?

Game Maps IRL ships an update every 6 weeks, and CliffScout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Game Maps IRL was updated on November 5, 2026 and CliffScout on October 31, 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.*