Comparison

Flood Zone Map vs Acres

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

Head to head
About

Flood Zone Map

Instantly access FEMA flood zone information for any property. Generate official flood hazard determination forms and visualize flood risk on a map. Essential for real estate professionals, landowners, and homeowners.

Highlights
  • Address-based flood zone lookup
  • Long-press map for property flood zone info
  • Automatic SFHDF form generation
  • FEMA/NFIP map overlay
  • Customizable map layers
  • Regularly updated FEMA data
Features
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Search for an address to get its Flood Zone information. Long-press on the map to load Flood Zone information of any property. Flood Zones are only available to participating communities as regulated by FEMA. Make sure YOUR community is participating! Create the Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (SFHDF) right on your iPad and iPhone. This is more than what is available on the FEMA site; it automatically completes the SFHDF form including the Community and map panel information, and provides a map showing the property with the FEMA / NFIP overlay! FLOOD ZONE quickly and easily gives you the FEMA designated flood zone of your current location or a point you choose on a map. Real estate agents, insurance agents, GIS professionals, surveyors, landowners and anyone with an interest in flood related products or services will find this app's subscription service easy, quick and very affordable. Realtors and Real estate agents: Add value to the service you provide. Top agents are knowledgeable of flood zones. Areas with a significant risk of flooding can be located miles away from bodies of water or rivers, and lender-required flood insurance can put a reasonably priced home out of the reach of some buyers. Use FLOOD ZONE to identify these properties and save yourself and buyers time and frustration. Listing agents and sellers can benefit too. Purchasers need to know that increases in flood insurance premiums are affected by a property’s flood zone. The FLOOD ZONE app helps listing agents and sellers determine what they need to disclose when placing a home on the market. Home Owners: FLOOD ZONE can help you monitor if your property’s flood zone has changed because of flood map redrawing. Are you near the boundary of two different zones? Use FLOOD ZONE to see how close you are to higher risk. FLOOD ZONE shows FEMA approved flood hazard maps using National Flood Insurance Program data that is updated regularly. FLOOD ZONE is an informational tool and not a substitute for an elevation certificate performed by a qualified professional. Data is believed accurate but not guaranteed. This app is NOT an official NFIP or FEMA publication. Please refer to official FEMA and NFIP resources and appropriately qualified professionals for all related determinations. You can customize the map to hide or show FIRM Panels, Flood Hazard Zones, LOMRs, LOMAs, River Mile Markers, Coastal Gages, Base Flood Elevations, Water Lines, Coastal Barrier Resources System Area, and Levees. The app REQUIRES an auto-renew subscription to the online flood zone maps, offered as an in-app purchase. The app comes with a free trial of access to the flood zone maps before you have to buy anything. Discounts may be provided for longer subscription periods. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user here: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions Subscription auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy: http://www.ikonetics.com/app-site-terms-privacy.html

About

Acres

Easily discover property lines, owner information, and land for sale. Features include offline maps, 3D terrain visualization, route tracking, and the ability to save and share custom maps. Access detailed land data like soil composition, elevation, and historical imagery.

Highlights
  • Property line visualization
  • Owner information lookup
  • Land for sale listings
  • Offline map access
  • 3D terrain mapping
  • Route tracking
  • Custom map creation
Features
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Acres makes discovering property lines, landowner information, and land for sale easier than ever. Now with route tracking, offline maps, 3D maps, waypoints, and custom maps that sync between your mobile device and desktop. Acres is the ultimate on-the-go mapping and land analysis tool for landowners, developers, land investors, and real estate professionals. Effortlessly locate property boundaries, evaluate parcel-level insights, and browse land listings. With Acres, you’ll have access to data for millions of parcels across the US—plus the power to save and share your property maps on the go. ◆ NEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Route Tracking: Track and save your path as you walk. • Offline Maps: Access saved satellite-view areas or custom maps when you’re off grid. • 3D Maps: Visualize terrain in 3D mode. • Waypoints: Mark, save, and share points of interest on the map. ◆ SEARCH LAND FOR SALE • Land Listings: Instantly find and share land for sale across the US. ◆ FIND OWNER NAMES & PROPERTY LINES • Owner Info: View landowners’ names. • Property Lines: Check precise property boundaries. ◆ RESEARCH LAND ON THE GO • Soil Maps: Assess soil composition and quality. • Elevation & Topography: Quickly view topographic data with adjustable contour lines. • Historical Imagery: Historic satellite imagery at the parcel level. • Vegetation Index: Historic plant health based on light wave reflection.. • Crop History: Annual crop coverage gathered via satellite imagery. • County Rent: Estimates for cash rental rates for cropland and pastureland. • County Yield: Farmer-reported survey data of annual expected crop yields. • Property Tax: Stay informed with recent property tax info. • Flood and Wetlands: Check flood risk and identify wetland areas. ◆ ACCESS & SHARE LAND DATA ANYWHERE • Save Parcels: Keep track of parcels for offline viewing. • Share Maps: Share your property map and land data directly from the app. • Waypoints: Mark, save, and share points on the map. • Sync with Desktop: Seamlessly move between your mobile device and desktop for full-scale analysis. • Free 3D Maps: Toggle on/off to explore land from every angle—fully compatible with insights and custom maps. ◆ CUSTOM MAPS • Geotag Photos: Snap pictures on-site and automatically mark their location. • Add Notes: Label and add descriptions to your map customizations. • Points of Interest: Mark buildings, hunt stands, and other points of interest. • Save & Sync: Access your custom maps seamlessly across mobile and desktop. • Offline Access: Download your maps before heading out for offline use. ◆ ROUTE TRACKING • Track Every Step: Measure distance, elevation changes, and more as you walk. • Save Your Route: Save your route for later use. ◆ NO ADS ◆ FEEDBACK & SUPPORT We’re always here to help. Send feature requests or get assistance from our team at: support@acres.com. --- Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled at any time through your iTunes account settings. If you cancel during the subscription term, you will not receive a refund of subscription fees for that term. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited. For more details, please review our www.acres.com/terms-of-use and www.acres.com/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

Flood Zone Map4 screens
Acres4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Acres at 78% against Flood Zone Map's 30%. Acres also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Acres is free to download; Flood Zone Map costs $1.99 up front. Flood Zone Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Acres 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

Flood Zone Map ships an update every 6 months, Acres monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Flood Zone Map versus Acres: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlood Zone MapAcres
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews78.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better#76
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB138 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIkoneticsAcreMaps, LLC

Customer experience

Flood Zone Map

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative66.7%

Acres

All ratings1,997 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative17.3%

Bugs and requests

Flood Zone Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Acres

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Property information not up-to-date
  • Incorrect parcel sizes and boundaries
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow searching by parcel ID
  • Provide more frequent data updates
  • Add ability to draw on/annotate maps
  • Improve iPad compatibility
  • Offer more affordable subscription options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Flood Zone Map

Subscriptions6
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$6.493 Months
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  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$11.993 Months
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$12.496 Months
  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$19.996 Months
2 purchases

Acres

Subscriptions2
  • Acres+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Acres+ Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Flood Zone Map free?
Flood Zone Map costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Acres free?
Acres is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flood Zone Map or Acres have ads?
Neither Flood Zone Map nor Acres shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flood Zone Map or Acres?
Flood Zone Map ships an update every 6 months, and Acres monthly. Most recently, Flood Zone Map was updated on November 11, 2026 and Acres on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Flood Zone Map or Acres?
Flood Zone Map currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Acres at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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