# OSM sketch vs Paper Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OSM sketch at 100% against Paper Maps's 43%. OSM sketch also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Paper Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OSM sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

OSM sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Maps has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OSM sketch's written reviews are positive against 43% of Paper Maps's.

OSM sketch ships an update every 4 months, Paper Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OSM sketch | Paper Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osm-sketch/id777144672/reviews)** | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Masaki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/777144675) | [Abbro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/880528039) |

## What reviewers say

### OSM sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osm-sketch/id777144672)

Draw directly on OpenStreetMap maps to create annotations and memos. Save your drawings as GPX files to upload and edit on desktop OSM editors. Ideal for planning routes or marking points of interest on the go.

**Highlights:** Draw on OSM maps, Save drawings as GPX, Upload to OSM account, Multi-touch gestures, Display current location, Zoom and scroll map

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120)

This app allows you to view and edit digital maps with support for various file formats. You can customize maps by adding placemarks, recording tracks, and drawing shapes. It also offers real-time annotation sharing and useful tools like a theodolite.

**Highlights:** View PDF, TIFF, KAP, KML files, Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Add placemarks and record tracks, Draw lines and shapes, Real-time annotation sharing, Theodolite and georeferencer tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock data export | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OSM sketch free?

OSM sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paper Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OSM sketch or Paper Maps?

OSM sketch is rated higher. OSM sketch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Paper Maps averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do OSM sketch or Paper Maps have ads?

OSM sketch shows ads; Paper Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, OSM sketch or Paper Maps?

OSM sketch ships an update every 4 months, and Paper Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, OSM sketch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paper Maps on November 2, 2026.

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