Comparison

Paper Map GPS vs GPS Map

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

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Paper Map GPS

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Your paper map, now with a live "you are here." Theme parks, zoos, campgrounds, ski resorts, sightseeing spots — the paper map you get at the entrance is beautifully illustrated and easy to read, but it never tells you the one thing you need: where you are right now. Paper Map GPS turns that paper map into a smartphone map with a moving current-location dot. ■ What makes it special - Maps that aren't on Google Maps — hand-drawn park guides and event maps — become fully working maps - Keep the charm of illustrated maps, with restrooms, shops, and attractions drawn large — and see your current location right on top - No internet needed to show your location. It works with GPS alone, even off the grid in the mountains - "Which way am I facing?" — solved, with a compass-linked heading indicator - Creating maps and showing your location is free (only sharing is paid) ■ Three simple steps 1. Take a photo of the paper map (importing photos and PDFs works too) 2. Tap the map where you're standing to register an alignment point (Move around and register 3 or more spread-out spots — the farther apart, the better the accuracy) 3. Just walk. Your "you are here" moves across the paper map ■ Great for places like - Theme parks, amusement parks, zoos - Campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts - Illustrated tourist maps, shrine and temple walking maps - Walking old towns with historical maps - University campuses, large event venues, festivals ■ With a Share Pass, see where family and friends are - Everyone's live location appears on the same paper map - Cut down on the "Where are you?" texts - Perfect for cheering at marathons — see exactly where your runner is on the course map - Share three kinds of markers with everyone: meeting point, favorite, and caution - Invite by showing a QR code or sending a link - Choose a pass that fits your outing: - 24-Hour Share Pass (one-time purchase, no auto-renewal) - Monthly Outing Pass (auto-renewing subscription) - First time? Try sharing free for 30 minutes - Only one person needs to buy a pass — invited family and friends join for free The Monthly Outing Pass is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and is charged to your Apple ID. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kamidoko.github.io/privacy.html ■ Before you start - Location accuracy depends on your iPhone's GPS (roughly 5 m outdoors) and on how accurate the paper map itself is. Heavily stylized maps may show some offset. Not suited for indoor use or dense high-rise areas - Location and marker sharing requires signing in to iCloud, and works between iPhones - Using location in the background may increase battery usage For feedback or bug reports, use "Contact Us" in the app's Settings. We hope your family outings become even more fun.

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GPS Map

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GPS Map: Live Earth Explorer Explore the world, discover famous places, and navigate with confidence using GPS Map: Live Earth Explorer. Whether you're planning a trip, searching for a destination, exploring world-famous landmarks, or checking nearby places, everything you need is available in one simple app. Discover cities, mountains, beaches, natural wonders, and iconic landmarks through satellite maps and Apple Look Around (where available), then easily navigate to your destination using built-in GPS tools. Important: Some features require an active subscription, including unlimited saved places, Famous Places Explorer, Photo Location Finder, and an ad-free experience. KEY FEATURES # GPS Navigation Search addresses, places, and points of interest. Get directions and plan routes with an easy-to-use map experience. # Explore Famous Places Discover popular destinations around the world. Browse famous landmarks, cities, beaches, mountains, and natural wonders without needing to search manually. # Satellite Map Switch between map styles to explore locations from different perspectives. View terrain, cities, coastlines, and landscapes with satellite imagery. # 360° Look Around Experience immersive street-level exploration with Apple Look Around where available. Explore destinations from a ground-level perspective before visiting. # Find Nearby Places Quickly discover nearby restaurants, attractions, parks, museums, gas stations, hotels, and more. # Compass Stay oriented with an accurate digital compass while exploring new places. # Route Planning Create routes and navigate between destinations using Apple Maps integration and built-in navigation tools. # Photo Location Finder Import a photo to read available GPS metadata and locate where the photo was taken. Perfect for organizing travel memories and revisiting special places. # Weather View weather information for supported locations to help plan your journey. # Save Favorite Places Bookmark destinations for quick access anytime. Create your own collection of favorite locations. # Share Locations Share places with friends and family using built-in sharing options. Perfect For • Travelers • Road Trips • Vacation Planning • Hiking • City Exploration • Photography • Daily Navigation • Outdoor Activities Why You'll Love GPS Map: Live Earth Explorer • Clean and modern interface • Fast place search • Explore famous destinations • Satellite maps • Apple Look Around support • Route planning • Compass tools • Weather information • Save favorite places • Easy location sharing Some features depend on Apple services, internet connectivity, device compatibility, and regional availability. Apple Look Around is available only in supported locations. Weather information may not be available in every region. Subscription Required Certain premium features are available with an active subscription. Please review the available subscription plans within the app before using premium functionality. Privacy Policy : https://iosdevasian.blogspot.com/2026/04/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://iosdevasian.blogspot.com/2026/04/terms-of-use-end-user-license-agreement.html

Screenshots

Paper Map GPS3 screens
GPS Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Map GPS at none against GPS Map's 3. GPS Map's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. GPS Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Paper Map GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Paper Map GPS versus GPS Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Map GPSGPS Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYOSHIHIRO USUIdamar purba pamungkas

In-app purchases

None

Paper Map GPS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Map

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

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

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