Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping This App	Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps Nemesis	Footpath Route Planner Contender	Wikiloc - Trails of the World Contender	what3words: Navigation & Maps Peer	Hammer: Truck GPS & Maps Peer	onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps New Kid	AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Avenza Systems Inc.	TrailBehind	Half Mile Labs LLC	Wikiloc Outdoor SL	what3words Ltd.	TruckersReport.com	onXmaps, Inc.	AllTrails, Inc.
Category	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Health & Fitness
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	124,686	31,855	21,040	5,077	43,490	34,783	273,509	1,026,243
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Sep 19, 2010	May 22, 2017	May 7, 2013	May 19, 2011	Jul 1, 2013	Jan 13, 2020	Aug 7, 2013	Dec 17, 2010
Last Updated	Nov 5, 2025	Feb 17, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 13, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 6, 2026	Apr 28, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	mixed	-	-	mixed	mixed
Score	45/100	-	-	55/100	-	-	58/100	55/100
Praises	Offline GPS functionality enables reliable navigation in remote areas without cellular service	-	-	Reliable trail navigation and offline map access provide confidence for outdoor exploration	-	-	Exceptional Customer Support Essential Hunting Utility	Offline map downloads provide essential navigation security for hikers in remote areas without cellular service
Complaints	Recent updates restrict free custom map imports and force users toward the store	-	-	GPS tracking inaccuracies and straight-line rendering issues disrupt the utility of recorded routes	-	-	Outdated Map Data Intrusive Advertising	Aggressive monetization tactics and frequent paywall prompts disrupt the user experience for both free and paid users
Requests	Native vehicle dashboard integration to allow hands-free navigation during outdoor activities	-	-	Granular privacy controls for activity uploads to prevent automatic public sharing of home locations	-	-	-	Improved filtering and search functionality to better manage trail discovery and reduce map clutter
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Professional-grade map store partnerships sustain high-intent user acquisition Offline-first architecture creates a functional moat in remote environments	-	-	77 million trail database creates a high barrier to entry Hardware-integration partnerships with Garmin and COROS lock in power users	-	-	Market-leading brand authority (#1 Grossing Navigation) High-quality human-centric customer support Deep hardware ecosystem (trail cams, optics, CarPlay)	Community-generated trail database reduces acquisition costs Editors' Choice badge sustains organic velocity
Weaknesses	Premium tier gating of custom imports creates high churn risk Lack of vehicle dashboard integration limits usage in off-road segments	-	-	Public-by-default activity sharing drives privacy complaints 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific UI/UX neglect	-	-	Slow map data refresh cycle for property ownership Billing and cancellation process friction Intrusive pop-up ads for paid subscribers	Premium tier pricing above category median 0.28★ Android-iOS rating gap High battery consumption during tracking
Pricing	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	free	free	subscription	subscription
Momentum	Intense	Active	Intense	Intense	Intense	Intense	Maintenance	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	2 versions, ~28d avg	5 versions, ~5d avg

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