London on Foot : Offline Map vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against London on Foot : Offline Map's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	London on Foot : Offline Map This App	Citymapper: All Live Transit Nemesis	MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps Contender	Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping Contender	TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel Contender	what3words: Navigation & Maps Peer	Wikiloc - Trails of the World Peer	MapXplorer: Map Radar Navigate New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Chaviro Software	Citymapper Limited	MapQuest Holdings LLC	Avenza Systems Inc.	TfL	what3words Ltd.	Wikiloc Outdoor SL	Goldlab Applications Yazilim Bilişim Anonim Şirketi
Category	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation	Navigation
Platform	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.2 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings Count	6	102,162	20,562	124,686	11,051	43,490	5,077	28,252
Price	USD2.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	May 8, 2013	Oct 18, 2011	Jun 11, 2009	Sep 19, 2010	Aug 4, 2020	Jul 1, 2013	May 19, 2011	Sep 6, 2023
Last Updated	Dec 3, 2022	May 13, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Nov 5, 2025	Mar 30, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Apr 13, 2026	Apr 10, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	terrible	positive	-	mixed	-	-	mixed	-
Score	10/100	78/100	-	45/100	-	-	55/100	-
Praises	-	Real-time transit navigation provides accurate route planning across complex international city networks	-	Offline GPS functionality enables reliable navigation in remote areas without cellular service	-	-	Reliable trail navigation and offline map access provide confidence for outdoor exploration	-
Complaints	Navigation failures following the latest update prevent users from accessing core application functionality	Inaccurate bus arrival times and missing diversion data lead to missed connections post-update	-	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	-
Requests	-	Customizable walking speed settings to improve route accuracy for users with different mobility needs	-	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	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Offline-first architecture eliminates roaming fee dependency for international travelers	Transit-first UX reduces cognitive load compared to general-purpose map interfaces. Multimodal integration aggregates disparate transit agencies into a single, unified navigation flow.	-	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	-
Weaknesses	Critical navigation regression in the latest version renders the app unusable No feature updates since 2022 leaves the app behind modern transit standards	Inaccurate bus arrival predictions post-update trigger high-frequency churn among daily commuters. Navigation crashes during route initiation erode the core utility of the GO navigation feature.	-	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	-
Pricing	paid	freemium	free	freemium	free	free	freemium	subscription
Momentum	Zombie	Active	Intense	Intense	Intense	Intense	Intense	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~13d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions

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