# StripScout vs Vertex Maps

The clearest difference is device support: StripScout at 3 against Vertex Maps's 1. StripScout also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StripScout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vertex Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StripScout against 5.0 for Vertex Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StripScout | Vertex Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripscout/id6761083645/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertex-maps/id6808259820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LAWRENCE ARTHUR PARKHILL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887711340) | [Vertex Maps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582533006) |

## What reviewers say

### StripScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripscout/id6761083645)

This app provides comprehensive backcountry aviation planning tools, including detailed landing strip information, real-time weather, 3D terrain visualization, and aircraft-specific performance calculations. It also features community field reports and a mission planner to enhance flight safety and efficiency for pilots.

**Highlights:** 16,000+ landing strip data, Real-time weather and density altitude, 3D terrain and approach profiles, Go/No-Go recommendations, Community field reports, Mission planner and route building, ADM risk calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STRIPSCOUT | $4.99 | per month |
| STRIPSCOUT | $39.99 | per year |


### Vertex Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertex-maps/id6808259820)

This app provides detailed backcountry maps and weather forecasts for outdoor activities like paragliding and skiing. It offers features for planning routes, tracking activities, and accessing real-time weather data, with advanced tools available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Mountain weather and terrain maps, Flight log and activity tracking, Offline map downloads, Route building and editing, Augmented reality terrain view, Detailed hourly forecasts, Weather Briefing tool

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vertex Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Vertex Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StripScout free?

StripScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vertex Maps free?

Vertex Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StripScout or Vertex Maps?

StripScout and Vertex Maps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do StripScout or Vertex Maps have ads?

Neither StripScout nor Vertex Maps shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*