Maplisto vs GridDown Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Maplisto
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Finally, a GPS tracker that works directly with Google Maps! Most tracking apps give you complex GPX or KML files that are hard to use. Maplisto is different. It records your journey as a series of waypoints (Point A -> Point B -> Point C) and exports them directly into a Google Maps navigation route with one tap. KEY FEATURES: - ONE-TAP GOOGLE MAPS EXPORT Instantly open your recorded points as a ready-to-navigate route in Google Maps (or Apple Maps). Perfect for sharing directions with friends or retracing your steps exactly. - CREATE ITINERARIES WHILE YOU WALK Just hit "Record" and start moving. Maplisto automatically drops GPS pins at your chosen interval (distance or time). - EDIT & ORGANIZE Drag and drop markers to adjust locations. Reorder points to optimize your route. Delete mistakes easily. - SHAREABLE ROUTES Send a simple link to anyone. They don't need the appβthe link opens straight into their map app for turn-by-turn directions. PERFECT FOR: - Creating custom hiking trails - Sharing exact meet-up spots and routes - Planning delivery routes - Remembering parking spots and scenic stops - Delivery drivers and field workers Stop wrestling with complicated file formats. Create real, navigable itineraries in seconds with Maplisto. Download now and start tracking!
GridDown Maps
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GridDown is a topographic map of the United States that keeps working when nothing else does β no cell signal, no Wi-Fi, no internet at all. Download the states you want while you're online. After that, everything runs entirely on your phone: streets, Forest Service roads, trails, and terrain with hillshade and contours β plus the tools to navigate by them. Built for the backcountry and for emergencies, when "just check your phone" isn't an option. WHAT'S INSIDE β’ Offline maps of every US state β streets, trails, forest roads, terrain β’ Your location, a compass corrected to true north, and an MGRS / lat-long readout β’ "How do I get there" β an offline route overview along real roads β’ Drop pins, record tracks, import and export GPX β’ Elevation profiles, line-of-sight, and viewshed from real terrain data β’ Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps β which roads you may legally drive β’ A survival handbook (US Army FM 21-76) that works with no signal β’ Sun and moon times, a night-vision red mode, and a battery saver β’ Print a paper map with a real MGRS grid β a backup for your backup β’ Teammate positions over Meshtastic LoRa radio, with no cell towers PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your location never leaves your phone. No accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. There are no servers β the whole point is that GridDown works when the grid is down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridDown Maps at none against Maplisto's 1. GridDown Maps also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Maplisto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GridDown Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maplisto ships an update monthly, GridDown Maps daily. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Maplisto | GridDown Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mohammed ilies ayachi | James Carey |
In-app purchases
Maplisto
- Maplisto Pro$0.99
GridDown Maps
No in-app purchases









