Comparison

Optiq vs Cartogram

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Optiq

Easily manage your internet service with this app. Recharge your line, register for new services, view packages, and access account information securely from your device.

Highlights
  • Recharge own or others' lines
  • Register for new lines
  • View available packages and offers
  • Stay updated with news
  • Check coverage areas
  • Access account information
Features
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Optiq app makes managing your internet service easy and convenient. With this app, you can: • Recharge your own line or others • Register for a new line • View available packages and offers • Stay updated with news and announcements • Check coverage areas and dealer locations • Access your account information Manage your connection quickly and securely, all from your device.

About

Cartogram

Create custom map posters of any location worldwide using detailed map data. Design unique wall art with curated themes, customizable layers, and typography, then export in high resolution for printing.

Highlights
  • Explore any location globally
  • Choose from curated color themes
  • Customize map layers (roads, water, parks)
  • Add custom typography
  • Select multiple poster layouts
  • High-resolution PNG/PDF export
Features
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Turn any place in the world into a stunning wall poster — powered by real OpenStreetMap data. Cartogram continues to deliver the same beautiful map poster creation experience, now with a fresh identity and new features. Cartogram lets you create beautifully styled map posters of your favorite cities, neighborhoods, and landmarks. Whether it's your hometown, a place you traveled to, or a gift for someone special — design a print-ready poster in seconds. EXPLORE ANY LOCATION Search for any city, neighborhood, or point of interest by name. Or drop a pin anywhere on the globe using coordinates. The entire world is your canvas. CURATED THEMES Choose from dozens of professionally designed color themes — from minimal black-and-white to vibrant, colorful styles. Each theme transforms the same map data into a completely different mood. DETAILED MAP LAYERS Fine-tune your poster by toggling roads, water bodies, parks, and building footprints. Adjust layer visibility to get exactly the look you want. CUSTOM TYPOGRAPHY Add city and country labels with full font control. Pick from a curated selection of typefaces to match your poster's style. MULTIPLE LAYOUTS Select from various poster aspect ratios and sizes — portrait, landscape, and square — optimized for common print formats. HIGH-RESOLUTION EXPORT Save your poster as a high-resolution PNG or PDF, ready for professional printing. Pro users enjoy up to 450 DPI for gallery-quality output. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Tiles by OpenMapTiles via OpenFreeMap. Rendered with MapLibre.

Screenshots

Optiq4 screens
Cartogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Optiq at 5.0 against Cartogram's 4.4. Optiq also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Cartogram's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cartogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Optiq asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Optiq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optiq ships an update every 3 months, Cartogram every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Optiq versus Cartogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptiqCartogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptiqFurlan Paolo

Customer experience

Optiq

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cartogram

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Optiq

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cartogram

One-time1
  • Cartogram Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Optiq free?
Optiq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cartogram free?
Cartogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Optiq or Cartogram?
Optiq is rated higher. Optiq averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cartogram averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Optiq or Cartogram have ads?
Neither Optiq nor Cartogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optiq or Cartogram?
Optiq ships an update every 3 months, and Cartogram every 2 days. Most recently, Optiq was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cartogram on October 5, 2026.

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