Comparison

Vectorial Map Lite vs Offline Map Navigation

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

Head to head
About

Vectorial Map Lite

View offline vector maps and record GPS tracks in the background. Supports custom map styles, track editing, route planning, and online map sources. Import and export track data easily.

Highlights
  • Offline vector map viewing
  • GPS track recording
  • Custom map styles
  • Track editing and route planning
  • Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ
  • Online tile source support
Features
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Vectorial Map allows you to view Mapsforge (OpenStreetMap) offline vector maps and record GPS tracks in the background. It supports different map styles, basic track editing and route planning, and online maps. Features: - View Mapsforge offline vector maps (.map). - Change the map's look and feel on the fly using custom Mapsforge XML style sheets. -* Record GPS tracks in the background. - Support for slippy format online tile sources (such as OpenStreetMap.org, OpenCycleMaps, Mapquest Aerial/Satellit). -* Import and edit tracks and waypoints (GPX, KML, KMZ). -* Draw your own tracks and waypoints (e.g. for trip planning). -* Calculate routes along up to 50 anchors points (requires internet connection). - Search for POIs (requires internet connection). - Capture map screenshots. - Maps, styles, and track files can be imported using iTunes file sharing and with the iOS "Open in" feature (e.g. using Dropbox, Safari, etc.). -* Open recorded tracks with other apps using "Open in" feature. - Support for OSMAnd/Locus offline raster maps (*.sqlitedb). - Download maps (free) and styles directly in Vectorial Map. * The features marked with "*" can be enabled with a single one-time in-app-purchase. More information: http://www.vectorialmap.com/ Vectorial Map Help and Support: http://www.vectorialmap.com/ioshelp ### Manage tracks and waypoints on a Mac/PC ### The desktop version of Vectorial Map available on the Vectorial Map website (http://www.vectorialmap.com/download) includes a database manager which can be used to easily export, import, and view tracks and waypoints which were recorded with the mobile version of Vectorial Map. More information: http://www.vectorialmap.com/mobiledbmanager ### Contact ### Please contact us using the contact form if you have questions, feedback, or bug reports: http://www.vectorialmap.com/contact ### Mapsforge ### Mapsforge is a popular offline vector map format which provides small, but high quality maps which can be easily adapted to custom needs using style sheets. DISCLAIMER Vectorial Map uses continuous GPS during tracking. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Offline Map Navigation

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
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Search, Get Directions & Navigate anywhere even without internet connection • Turn-by-turn route instructions & real-time navigation • Find directions for car, motorbike, bicycle or walk modes • Add way-points and get optimised route • Find nearby Hotels, Restaurants, Hospitals, ATM, Banks, Public and Shopping places even in offline • Shows accurate driving route and voice guidance • Automatic rerouting during navigation • Find compass direction to a location on map • Alternative route suggestions • Shareable route instructions • Save your favourite locations for quick access • Fast GPS update • Clear day and night map styles • Downloadable offline maps • All features work in both online and offline mode Why ‘Offline Map Navigation’? • Save money on roaming charges with offline maps • Plan your travel more effectively by saving locations to visit as way-points and finding optimized path • Share your trip plan with friends and family • Multi language support --------------------------------------- Upgrade to Premium Subscription to access ad free app and unlimited offline map downloads ($29.99 annually / $4.99 monthly ): - Download unlimited maps without worrying credits - Delete unnecessary maps to increase space on your device - Enjoy the app without ads. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To end a subscription, disable auto-renewal and allow the current period to end. It will not be possible to immediately cancel a subscription. Refunds are not available for unused portions of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://virtualmaze.com/omn/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://virtualmaze.com/omn/legal-terms.html -----------------------------------

Screenshots

Vectorial Map Lite4 screens
Offline Map Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Offline Map Navigation at 4.3 against Vectorial Map Lite's 1.0. Offline Map Navigation also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (316 vs 1). Vectorial Map Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Vectorial Map Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Offline Map Navigation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Offline Map Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline Map Navigation has 316 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vectorial Map Lite ships an update every 5 months, Offline Map Navigation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vectorial Map Lite versus Offline Map Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorial Map LiteOffline Map Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerVirtualMaze

Customer experience

Vectorial Map Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.0%

Offline Map Navigation

All ratings314 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative77.1%

Bugs and requests

Vectorial Map Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Offline Map Navigation

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • App gets stuck in menu
  • Map download errors
  • Search bar malfunctions
  • App crashes when downloading offline maps
Show 6 more
  • App requires internet connection for offline features
  • App crashes when trying to find route offline
  • App doesn't open downloaded maps
  • App doesn't load route when offline
  • App doesn't pick up current location
  • App becomes unstable and shuts down

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to cancel today's route
  • Improved offline functionality
  • Better user interface

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vectorial Map Lite

One-time3
  • Mapsforge standard mapsFree
  • Enable tracking and remove ads$3.99
  • All OAM Maps for all countries$16.99
3 purchases

Offline Map Navigation

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Vectorial Map Lite free?
Vectorial Map Lite 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, Vectorial Map Lite or Offline Map Navigation?
Offline Map Navigation is rated higher. Vectorial Map Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Offline Map Navigation averages 4.3 from 316 ratings.
Do Vectorial Map Lite or Offline Map Navigation have ads?
Offline Map Navigation shows ads; Vectorial Map Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Vectorial Map Lite or Offline Map Navigation?
Vectorial Map Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Offline Map Navigation fortnightly. Most recently, Vectorial Map Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offline Map Navigation on November 11, 2026.

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