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Head-to-head · Offline Maps Apps

Apple Maps vs Mapy.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Apple Maps #1 in Offline Maps Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Apple Maps
Mapy.com #5 in Offline Maps Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mapy.com

Apple Maps leads on 0 checks, Mapy.com on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApple Maps · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMapy.com · 4 of 4

Apple Maps scores higher on our rubric for offline maps apps: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

On map coverage, Apple Maps gives you Regional where Mapy.com offers Global. Mapy.com offers outdoor navigation; Apple Maps doesn't. Mapy.com offers offline place search; Apple Maps doesn't publish it.

Apple Maps is the better fit for apple users wanting offline directions. Mapy.com is the better fit for travelers needing offline maps and place search.

  • Apple Maps fits best

    Apple users wanting offline directions

  • Mapy.com fits best

    Travelers needing offline maps and place search

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Side by side

Feature Apple Maps 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Mapy.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #1 in Offline Maps Apps #5 in Offline Maps Apps
Best for Apple users wanting offline directions Travelers needing offline maps and place search
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Apple Maps 2/4 · Mapy.com 4/4
Offline map downloads ✓ ✓
Turn-by-turn navigation ✓ ✓
Outdoor navigation — ✓ (best)
Offline place search Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Map coverage Regional Global
Platforms iOS, macOS web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Download selected areas for offline maps, directions, and place details
  • Provides driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
  • Connects with CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, and Mac route planning
  • Search addresses and places offline in downloaded map areas
  • Plan routes for driving, transit, cycling, and walking
  • Free plan includes outdoor maps and route tracking
Cons
  • Offline map availability varies by country and region
  • Supported offline features vary by country and region
  • Outdoor features are not included
  • Free plan limits offline downloads to one country
  • Unlimited downloads and advanced route planning require Premium
  • Support is listed through community channels
Our verdict

Apple Maps brings navigation and place discovery to Apple devices, with driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions alongside location search and place details. Its offline maps let users download selected areas for navigation and…

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Mapy.com combines a web mapping service with Android and iOS apps for travelers who want offline maps, place search, and route planning. Mobile users can download maps by country or region and use them to search for addresses and places,…

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  1. Apple MapsOffline Maps Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. Mapy.comOffline Maps Apps 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple Maps — where it wins

    • Download selected areas for offline maps, directions, and place details
    • Provides driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
    • Connects with CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, and Mac route planning

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline map availability varies by country and region
    • Supported offline features vary by country and region
    • Outdoor features are not included

  • Mapy.com — where it wins

    • Search addresses and places offline in downloaded map areas
    • Plan routes for driving, transit, cycling, and walking
    • Free plan includes outdoor maps and route tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits offline downloads to one country
    • Unlimited downloads and advanced route planning require Premium
    • Support is listed through community channels

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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