Comparison

ArkenMap vs Dirt by Mayday

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

Head to head
About

ArkenMap

This app transforms georeferenced PDF maps into interactive navigation tools. View your real-time location directly on imported maps, even offline. It's designed for privacy, keeping your data local.

Highlights
  • Import georeferenced PDF maps
  • View real-time GPS location on map
  • Offline map functionality
  • Pan and zoom map gestures
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Supports trail, forestry, and planning maps
Features
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ArkenMap turns georeferenced PDF maps into something you can use outside: open the sheet full screen and see where you are on the map when you allow location access. What you can do Import PDF maps from Files or share sheets and keep them in a simple library on your device. Pan and zoom the PDF with familiar gestures. Show your position on the map when Location is enabled (while you’re using the app). Works with PDFs that include georeference / measure information (for example GeoPDF-style GPTS/LPTS metadata). Designed for real maps ArkenMap is built for georeferenced PDFs—trail maps, forestry or resource maps, planning PDFs, and other cartography exported with embedded coordinates. Privacy-minded Imported PDFs and your library are stored locally on your iPhone or iPad. The app is focused on on-device viewing and positioning, not on uploading your maps to our servers. Notes: Accuracy depends on your PDF georeferencing, device GPS, and coordinate system handling in the app. Some datum and projection differences can cause small shifts compared to survey-grade tools.

About

Dirt by Mayday

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Your ride. Your route. Now on CarPlay. DIRT is built for dual-sport motorcycle adventures. Find dirt and gravel roads, build a loop or plan a longer escape, then take your ride onto your connected display. Explore with downloadable map packs for Canada, the United States and Mexico. CARPLAY, BUILT AROUND THE RIDE Plan a destination or open a saved ride, prepare your maps and start navigation from CarPlay. Check progress and surface information, find fuel and adjust guidance. Switch between 2D and 3D, reset north with one tap, or see your whole route. End your ride and save the recorded journey. Complete initial permissions and purchase setup on your iPhone. A compatible CarPlay display is required. ONE GROUP. ONE SHARED PLAN. Create or join a private rider group and share a built route for everyone to open. Choose when to share your location and riding status, see fellow riders on the map, and stop sharing when you want. FUEL FOR THE JOURNEY Set your motorcycle's fuel range and reserve. Build fuel stops into longer rides, review suggested stations and move a stop to suit your plan. Optional navigation reminders and fuel detours help you plan ahead. Show mapped fuel stations, campgrounds and lodging along the way. Station opening hours and availability are not verified. MAKE EVERY LEG YOUR OWN Choose Dirt, Balanced or Clean for each leg. Head out on pavement and come home through dirt, or build a ride around gravel and backroads. Adjust Wander, access choices and road preferences independently for each leg. See the mapped dirt, paved and unknown-surface mix before you ride. A QUICK LOOP OR A LONG ADVENTURE • From here: choose a destination and build a route from your location. • Loop: drop a pin and plan a ride that brings you back to the start. • Plan: connect your own waypoints into a custom motorcycle route. • Search for places and addresses as you type. PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND CELL SERVICE Download regional routing packs and prepare map coverage before heading offline. Plan and navigate with data stored on your device. Download the areas you need in advance; place search and live group sharing need a connection. SAVE ROUTES. BRING YOUR GPX. Save rides locally and return to them later. Import GPX tracks to view a ride on the map. DIRT PRO adds GPX export so you can take your route with you. FREE PLANNING. OPTIONAL DIRT PRO. Route planning and local saving are free. Two navigation starts are included on your device. DIRT PRO unlocks unlimited navigation and GPX export through monthly or yearly subscriptions. Prices and eligible offers are displayed by the App Store in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple subscription settings. Manage or cancel there, or use Restore Purchases in DIRT. Mapped roads, surfaces, access and fuel availability can change. Allow Unknown includes roads whose motor access is not confirmed; it does not grant permission to ride. Review your route and follow local signs and access rules. Privacy: https://dirtmoto.app/privacy/ Terms: https://dirtmoto.app/terms/ Support: https://dirtmoto.app/support/

Screenshots

ArkenMap3 screens
Dirt by Mayday4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArkenMap at weekly against Dirt by Mayday's fortnightly. ArkenMap also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. ArkenMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dirt by Mayday sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArkenMap ships an update weekly, Dirt by Mayday fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArkenMap versus Dirt by Mayday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkenMapDirt by Mayday
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperALEXANDER THOMAS ROBINSONHella Creative Solutions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArkenMap

One-time1
  • Unlimited PDF Maps$3.99
2 purchases

Dirt by Mayday

Subscriptions2
  • DIRT PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • DIRT PRO Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ArkenMap free?
ArkenMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dirt by Mayday free?
Dirt by Mayday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArkenMap or Dirt by Mayday have ads?
Neither ArkenMap nor Dirt by Mayday shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArkenMap or Dirt by Mayday?
ArkenMap ships an update weekly, and Dirt by Mayday fortnightly. Most recently, ArkenMap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dirt by Mayday on October 19, 2026.

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