MapNero vs Treeline Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MapNero
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MapNero is a professional field-mapping app for anyone who needs accurate, offline maps β EOD operators, deminers, surveyors, foresters, rangers, search and rescue teams and more. Mark hazards, survey land and record your work directly on the map, then export a shareable georeferenced map sheet. Available on iOS and MacOS. KEY FEATURES Unlimited map import β load as many GeoPDF, GeoTIFF and KMZ maps as you want, no limits. IMAS land-release symbology (TNMA 07.11/01): SHA and CHA classification, contamination and activity icons, land-release products. MIL-STD-2525 military symbols. Pins, polygons, lines, tracks and area measurements with UTM and MGRS coordinates. Export to Shapefile, GeoPackage, GPX, KML, KMZ and CSV. Real-time team collaboration with encrypted layer sync and live positions. External GNSS/RTK receiver support (Trimble, Bad Elf, EOS). 12 languages including full right-to-left support. GEOREFERENCED PDF MAP EXPORT Export your map as a georeferenced PDF (GeoPDF) with UTM grid, legend, scale bar, north arrow and title block. Opens in Avenza Maps and QGIS with coordinates intact. Page sizes from A4 to A0. Also for: land surveyors, geologists, utilities, search and rescue, rangers and archaeologists. Developed by The Nero Labs. Not affiliated with Esri, ArcGIS or Avenza. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://mapnero.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://mapnero.com/terms.html
Treeline Maps
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Treeline puts wilderness on the map. Explore and plan hikes, with beautiful topo maps, satellite imagery, and detailed information about trails, amenities, and points of interest, no connection required. While you have service, 20 more live data layers give you up-to-the-minute info on weather, active fires, and more. Features: - A beautiful, detailed, fully custom topo basemap inspired by NPS maps. - 20+ layers, including public land boundaries, NPS maps, USFS and BLM roads, live weather, cell coverage, aircraft, historical mines and minerals, and bedrock geology. - Combine and overlap layers however you want. Save presets to switch between different setups quickly. - Record routes. Organize your saved routes and places, share them with friends, and customize them on the map. - Navigate by foot and car. Build custom routes using any combination of modes, and save them to reference (or navigate) later. Preview elevation profiles in detail. - Import and export KML, GPX, and GeoJSON. - See an exact forecast for any point on the map. - Generate viewsheds so you know what you'll be able to see from a peak or a campsite. - Discover trailheads, campsites, water sources, landmarks, caves, and more. When you're back in town for a resupply, see grocery stores and gas stations. - Download maps offline on demand. - ...And lots and lots and lots of other cool stuff! Map coverage is presently limited to North America. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MapNero at every 5 days against Treeline Maps's every 2 weeks. MapNero also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MapNero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Treeline Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapNero ships an update every 5 days, Treeline Maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapNero | Treeline Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhan UCAR | Proof by Induction LLC |
In-app purchases
MapNero
- MapNero Core$34.991 Year
- MapNero Pro$79.991 Year
- MapNero Team Solo$99.991 Year
Treeline Maps
- Treeline Pro (Annual)$17.991 Year
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