Comparison

OffLoc vs CloudNav

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

Head to head
About

OffLoc

Features
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Offloc shows exactly where you are, with or without signal. Built for hiking trails, backcountry trips, remote travel and dead zones, it keeps working when your phone shows "No Service". KNOW WHERE YOU ARE β€’ Live GPS coordinates with no internet, SIM or Wi-Fi β€’ Decimal degrees, DMS, DDM or UTM, copied or shared in one tap β€’ Accuracy, altitude, speed, course and a live compass β€’ Nearest city and country from a built-in offline dataset β€’ Sunrise and sunset times for planning your day FIND YOUR WAY BACK β€’ Save your car, camp or trailhead as a point β€’ Follow the arrow and distance straight back to it, no map needed β€’ Add points from your location, typed coordinates or the map β€’ Record your route and export it as GPX STAY SAFE β€’ Hold for SOS: your coordinates appear in large type, ready to read to rescuers β€’ Calls the local emergency number in 54 countries (112 elsewhere) β€’ Send your location by SMS or share it with any app β€’ Check-in timer: set when you'll be back. If you don't confirm you're OK, Offloc reminds you and prepares a message with your last location for your contact OFFLOC PRO: ONE-TIME LIFETIME UNLOCK No subscription. Pay once, keep it forever. β€’ Offline maps: download any area while online, then use it with no connection β€’ Terrain shading to read hills and valleys β€’ Nearby help: hospitals, pharmacies, police and drinking water around you, offline, with distance and direction β€’ Pick points straight from the map β€’ Unlimited saved points and routes (free: 3 points and 1 route) MADE FOR THE OUTDOORS β€’ Light, Dark or System theme β€’ Metric or Imperial units β€’ Siri: ask "Where am I in Offloc" β€’ Available in 22 languages PRIVACY No account and no sign-up. Your location, points and routes stay on your device. Offloc only uses anonymous usage statistics to improve the app. GOOD TO KNOW β€’ GPS needs Location permission and a view of the sky. The first fix can take longer under trees, in canyons or indoors. β€’ Offloc never sends messages by itself. Calls and SMS need a cellular signal; you choose how to send your location (SMS, Mail, WhatsApp, Telegram or any app). β€’ Offloc is a navigation aid, not a replacement for emergency services, a dedicated satellite messenger or proper preparation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CloudNav

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CloudNav is a private, offline-first GPS utility designed for precision. View your exact location in real time with detailed data including latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, heading, and accuracy. Whether you're traveling, flying, hiking, or in low-signal environments, CloudNav gives you reliable location information directly from your device. KEY FEATURES β€’ Live GPS data including coordinates, altitude, speed, and heading β€’ Supports both decimal and degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS) formats β€’ Save locations locally on your device β€’ View saved locations on an interactive map β€’ Quickly copy or share coordinates and location details β€’ Generate emergency-ready coordinate messages β€’ Search and organize saved locations with a clean logbook β€’ Works in low-connectivity and offline scenarios PRIVACY FIRST CloudNav is designed to be private by default. β€’ No account required β€’ No tracking β€’ All data stays on your device Designed with a clean, high-contrast interface inspired by navigation instruments, CloudNav focuses on speed, clarity, and reliability when location matters most.

Screenshots

OffLoc4 screens
CloudNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudNav at none against OffLoc's 2. OffLoc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price and ads 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. OffLoc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. CloudNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
OffLoc versus CloudNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffLocCloudNav
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet GencAnupam Bharti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffLoc

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

CloudNav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OffLoc free?
OffLoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudNav free?
CloudNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OffLoc or CloudNav have ads?
Neither OffLoc nor CloudNav shows ads.

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