Vetus Maps

4.7
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesVetus Maps is an app for viewing historical and contemporary maps with satellite overlays, GPS track and marker recording; it works offline (except satellites) but suffers from loading errors, loss of purchases when switching devices, and frequent crashes after updates.

45%Marketing ≈ reality25%Stability93%Live project

Actually does

  • Offline maps40% of reviews
  • Hiking maps35% of reviews
  • Наложение карт (спутник, гибрид, местность)25% of reviews
  • Установка маркеров15% of reviews
  • Subscription45% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Изменение прозрачности карты
  • Точная корректировка привязки карт
  • Запись GPS-треков
  • Data export
  • Поиск мест на карте
  • Data import

Common complaints

  • Loss of purchased maps and markers when switching devices or reinstalling30% of mentions

    «I switched phones and all the maps disappeared on the new one»

  • Maps don't load, display as white25% of mentions

    «Just updated and satellite maps stopped loading! Maps don't focus at all!»

  • Map shifts during overlay, loss of precise alignment correction15% of mentions

    «You turn on VPN, go to maps—local—tap the map you need again, it falls into place, but when you start moving it, it immediately shifts quite significantly—about 100 meters»

  • Almost all maps are paid, subscription or purchase often required35% of mentions

    «All maps are paid»

  • Payment errors, purchase doesn't work15% of mentions

    «I try to buy, payment doesn't work»

What people praise

  • Useful source of historical maps and toponymy

    «Ancient maps show quite a lot of various objects»

  • Convenient and clear interface

    «The interface is clear and convenient»

  • Convenient map overlay and correction function

    «Good maps, convenient overlay»

  • App works when there are no technical issues

    «Everything works perfectly!»

Where to install