Comparison

MapNero vs Treeline Maps

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

Head to head
About

MapNero

Features
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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

About

Treeline Maps

Features
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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/

Screenshots

MapNero4 screens
Treeline Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MapNero versus Treeline Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapNeroTreeline Maps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerhan UCARProof by Induction LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MapNero

Subscriptions3
  • MapNero Core$34.991 Year
  • MapNero Pro$79.991 Year
  • MapNero Team Solo$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Treeline Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Treeline Pro (Annual)$17.991 Year

Questions

Is MapNero free?
MapNero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treeline Maps free?
Treeline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapNero or Treeline Maps have ads?
Neither MapNero nor Treeline Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapNero or Treeline Maps?
MapNero ships an update every 5 days, and Treeline Maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapNero was updated on October 6, 2026 and Treeline Maps on October 3, 2026.

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