CartoExplorer | maps | GPS vs Druidz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CartoExplorer | maps | GPS
This navigation app offers a vast library of high-quality maps for outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling. Plan routes, track your progress in real-time, and mark points of interest. Offline map management ensures you stay on course without an internet connection.
- Extensive map library (USGS, IGN, SwissTopo, World)
- Route planning and saving
- Real-time track following
- Precise marker placement
- Polygon area calculation
- Offline map management
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Discover CartoExplorer, the mapping app designed to accompany you on all your outdoor adventures. Wherever you are, thanks to its wide range of maps (USGS, Europe, worldwide), and whatever your activity (hiking, skiing, cycling…), from planning on your computer to tracking your progress on your mobile, CartoExplorer will quickly become your trusted partner in the field. Easy to use, CartoExplorer is a complete application that adapts to your needs. Explore the world with a rich variety of maps. CartoExplorer provides direct access to a vast library of high-quality base maps tailored for all your exploration and geographic analysis needs: - USGS Maps (United States): Navigate the vast territories of the U.S. with topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). - IGN Maps (France): Benefit from the precision and detail of the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information’s maps. Please note that access to certain IGN maps (IGN Maps, Topo25, and OACI) requires a specific subscription. - SwissTopo Maps (Switzerland): Discover the legendary accuracy of Swiss Federal Office of Topography’s maps. - IGN Maps (Spain): Explore the Iberian Peninsula with topographic maps from Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). - World Maps: Travel across the globe with the power of OpenStreetMap and a wide variety of specialized base layers built on its data. among many others. CartoExplorer doesn’t just offer exceptional maps. It also provides a suite of intuitive and powerful tools to plan, record, and analyze your activities in the field: - Create and save tracks: Plan your routes easily directly on the map. Draw paths freehand or follow existing trails. Record your GPS movements in real time, view your track on the map, and monitor key data. Export and share your tracks in GPX format for use on other devices and platforms. - Follow tracks in real time: Import GPX tracks or select a created route and let CartoExplorer guide you. View your current position on the track and get real-time updates on remaining distance and estimated arrival time. - Place precise markers: Mark important points of interest on your map — summits, springs, viewpoints, campsites, incidents, and more. Customize markers with colors, names, icons, and descriptions. View GPS coordinates and easily share them with other users. - Define areas with polygons: Outline specific zones on the map by drawing polygons. Automatically calculate their surface area. Useful for identifying search zones, delimiting plots, or planning operations in targeted territories. - Manage your offline maps: Never let a lack of internet connection limit your explorations. CartoExplorer offers simple yet powerful offline management: automatic caching of viewed maps and precise offline downloads where you select the exact region you want to store locally. Some of these features (sharing, tracking, offline mode, etc.) are not available in the free version of the app. Unlock the full potential of CartoExplorer with our Premium subscription (€19.99/year) or Duo subscription (€29.99/year).
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Druidz — The Wild Atlas is a collaborative hiking and exploration app designed to build a living atlas of the world, together. Explore the real world, discover the nature around you, and contribute to a unique global map connecting plants, trails, water sources, territories, recipes, and knowledge of the living world. Druidz transforms every hike, every walk, and every adventure into a contribution to a shared global atlas. Accessible anywhere, even offline, Druidz supports both local exploration and long-distance adventures. GLOBAL HIKING CATALOG Tens of thousands of hiking routes already available A global catalog constantly expanding Trails, paths, nature routes, and exploratory itineraries Import existing GPX tracks Export your own GPX routes Contribute to existing routes Create and share new hiking routes Druidz allows you to explore, follow, and enrich a worldwide hiking catalog. GLOBAL HIKING & EXPLORATION MAP Ultra-precise global hiking map Trails, paths, springs, and water sources mapped Contour lines, shelters, natural and urban areas Community-driven collaborative cartography Local exploration or long-distance hiking Field-based contributions Druidz creates a living map built by explorers worldwide. PLANT IDENTIFICATION & NATURE PROFILES Instant plant identification using AI (PlantNet integrated) Automatically generated plant profiles with photos Botanical data from reliable open databases Scientific names and key uses Explore and contribute directly on the map Every hike becomes a discovery of the living world. COLLABORATIVE RECIPES & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE Over 500,000 plant-related recipes and uses Community-added recipes Ratings, comments, and collaborative improvements Automatic translation and generation Druidz connects exploration, nature, and traditional knowledge. LEARN BY EXPLORING Discovery-based quizzes Plant collection and tracking Exploration challenges and leaderboards Progress based on real-world exploration Exploration becomes a playful and educational experience. GLOBAL DATA Plants, trails, and routes across 100+ countries Continuously enriched map A living atlas built collaboratively Local and global exploration OFFLINE & FIELD AUTONOMY Offline maps Offline plant and nature data Designed for long-distance hiking Ideal for remote and wild environments Druidz goes wherever you go. WHO IS DRUIDZ FOR? Druidz is designed for: hikers explorers travelers nature lovers outdoor adventurers amateur botanists A LIVING ATLAS OF THE WORLD Druidz is more than a hiking app. It is a collaborative living map of the natural world, built by those who explore it. Every trail walked, every plant identified, and every discovery enriches the global atlas. Explore. Discover. Contribute. DISCLAIMER Druidz does not provide medical or food advice. AI-based identification is not always accurate. Any use or consumption is at your own responsibility. SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL Some features may require an auto-renewing subscription. Duration, price, and terms are shown in the app at the time of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://druidz.app/en/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CartoExplorer | maps | GPS at 4 against Druidz's 2. CartoExplorer | maps | GPS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CartoExplorer | maps | GPS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year and Druidz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CartoExplorer | maps | GPS ships an update monthly, Druidz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CartoExplorer | maps | GPS | Druidz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lucas Miller | Vincent Piton |
In-app purchases
CartoExplorer | maps | GPS
- Premium$17.991 Year
- Premium + IGN$24.991 Year
- Duo$24.991 Year
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- Duo + IGN$34.991 Year
Druidz
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Top Up 1000 km$2.99
- Voluntary tip — €5$5.79
- Voluntary tip — €10$11.49
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- Voluntary tip — €20$23.00







