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. LIVE GPS AT A GLANCE - View real-time latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, heading and reported accuracy. - Switch between decimal and degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS) coordinate formats. - Quickly copy or share coordinates and location details. - Enjoy a clean, high-contrast cockpit inspired by navigation instruments. RECORD YOUR JOURNEYS - Record flights, hikes and everyday journeys with Start, Pause, Resume and Finish controls. - Keep your route, active duration, distance, average speed and maximum speed together. - Mark named waypoints and add notes along the way. - Save recording progress incrementally and recover unfinished trips after interruptions. - Record in the background while your screen is locked, with the appropriate location permissions. REPLAY AND EXPLORE - Revisit your recorded route with playback controls and an interactive timeline. - Explore altitude and speed graphs to understand your journey beyond a single location fix. - Keep pauses and missing intervals separate, without drawing misleading connections across gaps. EXPORT AND SHARE - Export one GPX file containing your recorded track and its waypoints. - Include timestamps and elevation data when available. - Save a backup outside CloudNav or share your GPX with compatible apps. YOUR PERSONAL LOGBOOK AND TOOLKIT - Save individual GPS locations locally on your iPhone. - Mark favourite places and search your saved captures. - Explore saved locations on the interactive Atlas. - Copy coordinates in different formats. - Prepare a location message containing coordinates, accuracy and capture time. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT - No account required. - No ads or advertising tracking. - Trip recordings and saved places are stored locally on your iPhone. - Unlimited trips, replay, graphs and GPX exportβ€”all free, with no subscription. - Optional App Store tips are available in Tools > Support CloudNav. Tips support development and unlock no features. IMPORTANT TO KNOW - GPS recording can work without mobile data when your device has a usable location signal. - Map imagery and some online services may require internet access. - Background recording depends on location permissions and iOS. Force quitting, restarting or losing power can interrupt recording. - Saved progress can be recovered, but missing GPS points cannot be recreated. - Export a GPX backup of trips you want to keep; deleting the app can remove local data. - CloudNav is a GPS utility, not a certified aviation navigation instrument or an emergency service. 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 device support: OffLoc at 3 against CloudNav's 1. OffLoc also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CloudNav sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffLoc ships an update every 3 months, CloudNav every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
OffLoc versus CloudNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffLocCloudNav
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet GencAnupam Bharti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffLoc

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
3 purchases

CloudNav

One-time3
  • A little thanks$0.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • A big thanks$4.99

Questions

Is OffLoc free?
OffLoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudNav free?
CloudNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffLoc or CloudNav have ads?
Neither OffLoc nor CloudNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffLoc or CloudNav?
OffLoc ships an update every 3 months, and CloudNav every 7 months. Most recently, OffLoc was updated on November 9, 2026 and CloudNav on November 10, 2026.

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