# mAPP vs Offline Map Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Offline Map Navigation at 4.3 against mAPP's 3.0. Offline Map Navigation also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (314 vs 2). mAPP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 14%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mAPP sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Offline Map Navigation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offline Map Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline Map Navigation has 314 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of mAPP's written reviews are positive against 14% of Offline Map Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, Offline Map Navigation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mAPP | Offline Map Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018/reviews) | **[4.3 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **314** |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## What reviewers say

### mAPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018)

This app provides offline mapping capabilities using downloadable OSM vector maps. It allows users to record, import, and display tracks, as well as mark waypoints for various outdoor activities. Ideal for navigation in areas with no internet access or when avoiding roaming charges.

**Highlights:** Offline OSM vector maps, Downloadable country/state maps, Contour lines in topo maps, Record and share GPX tracks, Import GPX tracks, Create and share waypoints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| North Carolina | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Virginia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Washington | $0.99 | one-time |
| West Virginia | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Carolina | $0.99 | one-time |
| Belize | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iran | $2.99 | one-time |
| USA | $3.99 | one-time |
| Worldwide flatrate | $13.99 | one-time |


### Offline Map Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-map-navigation/id1030267088)

Navigate and find directions anywhere, even without an internet connection. Get turn-by-turn instructions, discover nearby points of interest, and plan optimized routes for various modes of transport. Save favorite locations and share trip plans with others.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn navigation, Route planning for car, bike, walk, Nearby points of interest search, Voice guidance, Automatic rerouting, Shareable route instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good when internet is available
- 👍 Detailed maps
- 👍 Works offline for some users
- 👍 Helpful for navigation needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work offline
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Errors during operation
- ❌ Not intuitive
- ❌ Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly
- App gets stuck in menu
- Map download errors
- Search bar malfunctions
- App crashes when downloading offline maps

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel today's route
- Improved offline functionality
- Better user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mAPP free?

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

### Is Offline Map Navigation free?

Offline Map Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mAPP or Offline Map Navigation?

Offline Map Navigation is rated higher. mAPP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Offline Map Navigation averages 4.3 from 314 ratings.

### Do mAPP or Offline Map Navigation have ads?

Offline Map Navigation shows ads; mAPP does not.

### Which is updated more often, mAPP or Offline Map Navigation?

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, and Offline Map Navigation fortnightly. Most recently, mAPP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Offline Map Navigation on September 30, 2026.

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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.*