Comparison

MapNero vs MapPiece

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

Head to head
About

MapNero

Features
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Your maps belong in the field. MapNero brings your own maps, GPS tracks and field observations together on iPhone and iPad—even beyond network coverage. Use it for a site survey, a forest inspection, a trail walk, a bike ride or a mine-action mapping workflow. YOUR MAPS, OFFLINE Import GeoPDF and GeoTIFF maps with no map-count limit, including in Free. Follow your GPS position on the maps you already use and keep essential field information close at hand. Prepare your maps before heading into the field. Online searches, downloads and team synchronization require a connection. A WORKSPACE THAT FITS YOUR TASK Choose a mode to preset tools, symbols, units and coordinate formats. Change modes in Settings or create a Custom setup. • Surveyor / GIS: a focused workspace for coordinates, measurements and field mapping. • Forestry: a setup for forest and land-management fieldwork. • Hiker: maps, waypoints and tracks for time on the trail. • Cyclist: routes, position and track recording for your rides. • EOD / Mine Action: specialized mapping tools and professional symbology for operational documentation. • General / Custom: start simple or arrange the workspace around your own workflow. RECORD WHAT YOU FIND Create georeferenced points, lines and polygons. Record GPS tracks, measure distances and areas, and use structured field templates to keep observations consistent. BRING YOUR GIS DATA Work with KML, KMZ and GPX alongside professional formats including GeoJSON, Shapefile and GeoPackage. Move field information between MapNero and your desktop GIS workflow. COORDINATES FOR FIELDWORK Use UTM, MGRS and other coordinate formats. External GNSS support is available in Beta for Pro and Team. Compatibility depends on your receiver, device and connection method. START WITH YOUR OWN MAPS Download MapNero free and import your GeoPDF and GeoTIFF maps. Advanced tools and team features are available through paid plans; availability depends on your plan. 20 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, Indonesian, Malay, Afrikaans, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Korean. One map. Many ways.

About

MapPiece

Features
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『MapPiece(マップピース)』は、電波の届かない山間部や過酷なフィールドワークに特化したGISアプリです。現場で本当に必要な機能を、どんな端末でも軽快に動かせるようチューニングしました。 【1】巨大データもサクサク動作 数十MBにおよぶ重いポリゴンや境界データも、独自のバックグラウンド処理により、古い端末でもフリーズすることなく軽快に動きます。 ※読み込みには時間がかかる場合があります。 【2】完全オフライン対応 オフライン地図(MBTiles)に対応。フォントもiOS内蔵システムを使用するため、完全な圏外でも現在地や文字ラベルが消えることはありません。 主な機能 ベースマップ切替:国土地理院地図や陰影起伏図などをワンタップで切替。カスタムURL(XYZタイル)も5枠まで登録可能。 GeoJSON管理:ポリゴンのON/OFF、表示させたい属性(林班・所有者など)のラベル切替。 GPSログ記録:歩いた軌跡を記録し、GPXファイルでエクスポート。 ポイント(ピン)記録:地点を色分けやメモ付きで記録し、JSONで書き出し。 コンパスモード:コンパス連動マップ回転とノースアップを瞬時に切替。 こんな方におすすめ! 林業関係者、土地家屋調査士、測量士、インフラ点検、狩猟など、山間部で活動するすべてのプロフェッショナルへ。極限まで「落ちない・使いやすい」を追求したMapPieceが、あなたの現場をサポートします!

Screenshots

MapNero4 screens
MapPiece4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapPiece at none against MapNero's 3. MapNero's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. MapNero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. MapPiece asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapNero ships an update every 5 days, MapPiece every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MapNero versus MapPiece: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapNeroMapPiece
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerhan UCARMasashi Aiuchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MapNero

Subscriptions3
  • MapNero Core7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • MapNero Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • MapNero Team Solo$99.991 Year
None

MapPiece

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapNero free?
MapNero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapPiece free?
MapPiece is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapNero or MapPiece have ads?
Neither MapNero nor MapPiece shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapNero or MapPiece?
MapNero ships an update every 5 days, and MapPiece every 4 days. Most recently, MapNero was updated on November 5, 2026 and MapPiece on November 5, 2026.

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