# Vectorial Map Lite vs OpenMaps

The clearest difference is rating: OpenMaps at 3.9 against Vectorial Map Lite's 1.0. OpenMaps also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Vectorial Map Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vectorial Map Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and OpenMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenMaps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMaps has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Vectorial Map Lite's written reviews are positive against 10% of OpenMaps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vectorial Map Lite ships an update every 5 months, OpenMaps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vectorial Map Lite | OpenMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorial-map-lite/id921940769/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **15.0% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [Immaginet Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/545184631) |

## What reviewers say

### Vectorial Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorial-map-lite/id921940769)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mapsforge standard maps | Free | one-time |
| Enable tracking and remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| All OAM Maps for all countries | $16.99 | one-time |


### OpenMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmaps-topographic-maps/id1035361157)

Access detailed, open-source topographic maps for all your outdoor adventures. Plan hikes, discover trails, and navigate with confidence using community-driven data from OpenStreetMap.

**Highlights:** Detailed topographic maps, OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, Live tile mapping, Route planning, Community-driven data, Offline map access (implied by planning/navigation)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenMaps Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Open Maps Pro Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vectorial Map Lite free?

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

### Is OpenMaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vectorial Map Lite or OpenMaps?

OpenMaps is rated higher. Vectorial Map Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenMaps averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Vectorial Map Lite or OpenMaps have ads?

OpenMaps shows ads; Vectorial Map Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vectorial Map Lite or OpenMaps?

Vectorial Map Lite ships an update every 5 months, and OpenMaps every 2 months. Most recently, Vectorial Map Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and OpenMaps on September 22, 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.*