Comparison

FO Maps vs TAB Maps

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

Head to head
About

FO Maps

This app transforms your phone into a powerful field GIS that functions entirely offline. Load your existing georeferenced maps to drop points, draw shapes, measure distances, and record tracks. Export your data in various formats when you reconnect.

Highlights
  • Offline georeferenced map loading
  • Point dropping and polygon drawing
  • Distance and area measurement
  • GPS track recording
  • KML, KMZ, GPX, PDF export
  • Team collaboration features
  • Offline weather forecasts
Features
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FO Maps turns your phone into a field GIS that works without a single bar of signal. Load the georeferenced maps you already have and work on top of them: drop points, draw polygons, measure distances and areas, record your track, and export everything once you are back online. Nothing leaves your phone unless you want it to. MAPS YOU ALREADY HAVE · GeoPDF from QGIS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper and the USGS US Topo series · MBTiles and georeferenced images · Several maps per project, with adjustable opacity · Generate a GeoPDF from the app to share ON THE MAP · Instrument panel: compass, bearing, coordinates, altitude and scale bar · Four GPS modes, from center-only to follow with compass · Markers with your own templates, multiple photos, and GPS or manual coordinates · Polygon and polyline drawing three ways: crosshair, freehand and GPS track · Layers with visibility, color and icon · Distance and area measurement TRACKS · Record your track with altitude at every point · Take photos with notes as you walk: each one is pinned to that exact moment · Play the track back on the map, pausing at every photo · Export it as a vertical video to share GETTING DATA OUT · KML and KMZ with embedded photos, layers as folders and each point's real icon · GPX with per-point timestamps · PDF reports of the map with its markers · Google Sheets, synced automatically · Backup to your own Google Drive · Save any export straight to your phone TEAMS · Channels: your crew joins with a code, no accounts to create · Publish projects and follow the activity wall · Sync across your own devices MAPS AND WEATHER · Downloadable OpenStreetMap base map for use with no signal, up to 100 km · Hillshade and topographic styles · 9-day forecast and alerts for heat, cold, rain, snow, wind and UV · Discover: a catalog of maps published by organizations, free and without an account 17 languages, including right-to-left support. PLANS Free: maps, drawing, markers and export, with ads. Explorer: hillshade and topographic styles, offline base map, weather, no ads. Pro: everything above plus sync, channels and team collaboration. Built with real crews: forestry roads, wildlife surveys, land surveys, and installations where there is no signal. Support: contacto@faenaoffline.com Web: https://faenaoffline.com/maps/ --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://faenaoffline.com/privacy/

About

TAB Maps

Features
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TAB Maps is an all-in-one GIS and mapping application designed for surveying engineers, cadastral specialists, civil engineers, architects, real estate appraisers, farmers, and anyone performing professional measurements in the field. View, edit, measure, and generate professional reports from your NCZ, KML, KMZ, and DXF (CAD) files directly on your mobile device with high speed and precision. KEY FEATURES: KML, KMZ, AND CAD (DXF) SUPPORT - Open KML, KMZ, and DXF files with a single tap and display them as layered maps. - Review your drawings, land parcels, and road alignments right on your mobile device. - Export created or edited projects in KML, KMZ, and DXF formats. ADVANCED MEASUREMENT AND DRAWING TOOLS - Area and Parcel Measurement: Instantly calculate the area (m², acres, hectares) and perimeter of parcels, fields, or polygons. - Distance and Route Measurement: Measure true ground distances between two or more points. - Point Management: Pin any point on the map, label it, and store elevation (z-value) data along with custom notes. INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEMS - WGS84 Geographic Coordinates (Degrees Minutes Seconds - DMS & Decimal Degrees). - UTM Projections (3-degree and 6-degree zones). - Turkey Coordinate Systems: ITRF96 (3° & 6° TM) and ED50 (3° & 6° TM) with automatic Central Meridian (DOM) and Zone calculations. - 8,000+ Worldwide EPSG Projections: NAD83 (North America), OSGB36 (UK), CH1903+ (Switzerland), RGF93 / Lambert-93 (France), RD New (Netherlands), ETRS89, and many more. - Automatic local EPSG projection detection and coordinate transformation based on your current location. STAKEOUT AND TARGET NAVIGATION - Looking for a boundary marker or property corner in the field? - Select your target point, and let the app guide you with a live dynamic compass and real-time distance line with high precision. RICH MAP LAYERS AND 3D VIEW - Seamlessly switch between high-resolution satellite imagery, terrain (topographic), and street maps. - Utilize the 3D map view to better visualize slope and terrain morphology. PROFESSIONAL PDF AND COORDINATE REPORTS - Export all collected field points, measurement results, and coordinate summaries into professional branded PDF reports. - Instantly share reports with colleagues via WhatsApp, Email, or cloud storage services. WHO IS IT FOR? - Surveying & Cadastral Engineers and Technicians - Civil Engineers and Site Construction Teams - Architects and Urban Planners - Real Estate Appraisers and Property Consultants - Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Management Professionals - Outdoor Enthusiasts and Field Navigators Simplify your measurements and boost your field productivity with TAB Maps—your trusted digital field assistant! ---------------------------------------- About Subscriptions: - TAB Maps Pro subscription is available on a monthly or yearly basis. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes/Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store Account Settings. ---------------------------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabgis.com/tab-kml/privacy-policy Support: https://tabgis.com/contact

Screenshots

FO Maps4 screens
TAB Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TAB Maps at none against FO Maps's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. FO Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TAB Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FO Maps ships an update every 5 days, TAB Maps every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FO Maps versus TAB Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFO MapsTAB Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjuan carlo abuin pampaloniTayfun Dincer

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FO Maps

Subscriptions3
  • FO Maps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FO Maps Explorer$9.991 Year
  • FO Maps Pro Annual14 Days trial$18.991 Year
3 purchases

TAB Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • TAB Kml/Kmz-GPRS / GIS Survey$99.99

Questions

Is FO Maps free?
FO Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAB Maps free?
TAB Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FO Maps or TAB Maps have ads?
FO Maps shows ads; TAB Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, FO Maps or TAB Maps?
FO Maps ships an update every 5 days, and TAB Maps every 9 days. Most recently, FO Maps was updated on November 9, 2026 and TAB Maps on October 31, 2026.

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