# OSM sketch vs Map Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OSM sketch at 100% against Map Notes's 0%. OSM sketch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Map Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OSM sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

OSM sketch ships an update every 4 months, Map Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OSM sketch | Map Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osm-sketch/id777144672/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/777144675) | [Zhuoyao lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/894406093) |

## 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


### Map Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-notes/id6447806875)

This app allows users to draw directly on maps, add custom pins with icons, and plan journeys with direction calculation. It converts sketches into navigable paths and saves all annotations as part of the map, syncing across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Draw directly on maps, Create pins with custom icons, Calculate directions, Convert drawings to navigable paths, Save annotations as part of the map, Attach tags, info, and photos, Sync across devices with iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OSM sketch free?

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

### Is Map Notes free?

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

### Do OSM sketch or Map Notes have ads?

OSM sketch shows ads; Map Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, OSM sketch or Map Notes?

OSM sketch ships an update every 4 months, and Map Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, OSM sketch was updated on July 2, 2026 and Map Notes on September 21, 2026.

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