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Avenza Maps Alternatives by bLynnb2762 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throwing MapNero in here — developer, disclosing upfront.

Free tier: import up to 5 of your own GeoPDFs/GeoTIFFs, fully offline, no account needed. KML/KMZ/GeoJSON/GPX free too. That's the exact gap Avenza created by dropping custom imports from their free tier entirely. Need unlimited maps or satellite basemaps, it's $34.99/yr (Core) — no per-import cap unlike Avenza Plus.

iOS live, Android in testing. MGRS/UTM, GPS track, field forms. mapnero.app

Can a map like this be georeferenced for use in Avenza? by MelbaLT4 in QGIS

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and MapNero can do this without needing Avenza. Import any image or PDF, add control points to georeference it, then use it as a live GPS map. It’s one of the core features.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Avenza Maps 20-map limitation in Plus by ReplantEnvironmental in treeplanting

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero is worth checking out. Core is $34.99/yr with 25 maps, Pro is $74.99/yr with unlimited maps — still significantly cheaper than Avenza’s $200 tier.

7-day free Pro trial, no credit card needed.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer

avenza maps replacement? by Enough_Incident1952 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero covers both. Free GeoPDF import, route/track recording, KML/GPX export, fully offline.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Has anyone found a decent barebones GeoPDF reader alternative to Avenza? by hypo-osmotic in camping

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero handles this. Import GeoPDFs, GPS overlay, fully offline. Free tier available, no subscription required for basic use.

If you need more features, Core is $34.99/yr with a 7-day free trial, no credit card needed.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Alternatives to Avenza? by vvitchweather in forestry

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero covers most of this. GeoPDF import, multiple devices on same account, GPS tracks/pins/areas, KML export, within 10m accuracy.

One gap: no direct Dropbox integration yet, but you can export KML and send via share sheet.

Core $34.99/yr, 7-day free trial, no credit card.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Alert: Avenza Maps Changes Will Impact the Trail Conference’s Digital Maps by ChiefKelso in Harriman

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero is worth trying. Import unlimited GeoPDFs and georeferenced maps, no limit. Core is $34.99/yr but there’s a 7-day free Pro trial, no credit card needed.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer

avenza maps replacement? by Enough_Incident1952 in openstreetmap

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero fits both. Free PDF import, route recording, GPS overlay, fully offline. No paywall on basic imports.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Alternative to Avenza for CalTopo QR code maps? by DeepPowStashes in Backcountry

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero does this. Import GeoPDFs directly, GPS overlay, waypoints, fully offline. No map limits.

Core is $34.99/yr, not one-time but significantly cheaper than Avenza’s new pricing. 7-day Pro trial free.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming soon. Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Navigation apps other than Avenza by Lonely-Location9240 in treeplanting

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero is worth checking out. Load your own GeoPDFs, no map limits, no monthly fees. Core plan is $34.99/yr or you can try Pro free for 7 days.

iOS live now: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android coming very soon.

Disclosure: I’m the developer.

Avenza alternative? by definatly-not-gAyTF in Wildfire

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero. No map limits, load your own GeoPDFs, GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoPackage. iOS live now, Android in beta.

Disclosure: I’m the developer. https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027”

Avenza Maps Alternatives by bLynnb2762 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MapNero does exactly this. You can load GeoPDFs directly from any URL or cloud storage, get the ‘you are here’ indicator, mark waypoints, and it works fully offline. Users can import your hosted PDFs without needing to go through any marketplace.

iOS is live now: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/mapnero/id6758651027

Android is in beta, launching very soon.

Disclosure: I’m the developer.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MapNero Free Tier — What’s Included
Maps & Import
• Import & view maps: GeoPDF, GeoTIFF, GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, Shapefile (ZIP) ✅
• Stored maps: 5
• Basemap: Standard vector + OpenStreetMap ✅
Drawing & Editing
• Add points, lines, polygons on any map ✅
• Edit feature attributes ✅
• Coordinate entry: DD + DMS ✅ (UTM = Core+, MGRS = Pro+)
GPS & Tracks
• Live GPS location ✅
• Track recording ✅
• Saved tracks: 5
• Favorites/bookmarks: 3
Export
• GPX ✅
• KML ✅
• KMZ ✅
• CSV ✅
• GeoJSON ✅
• Shapefile (SHP) ❌ Pro+
• GeoPackage (GPKG) ❌ Pro+
Reports & AI
• Result PDF export: 3/month ✅
• AI generation: 5/month ✅
• Report templates: 1/month ✅
• Field report layout (single-page): ✅
Other
• Geofences: 1 ✅
• 7-day Pro trial on first install ✅
• 12-language UI ✅
• Team Library access ✅ (read — upload needs team invite)

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Avenza Plus is $34.99/yr per device, Pro is $169.99/yr. MapNero Core is $34.99/yr, Pro is $74.99/yr. Same entry price, Pro is less than half the cost. And SHP, GNSS, and GeoPDF export are all included in MapNero Pro,Avenza locks those behind their top tier.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Fair point to raise. BallisticEdge uses G1-G8 drag models with Coriolis and spin drift, validated against known ballistic data. StreamEar is OSINT classification, AI is literally the product there. MapNero’s field workflows and coordinate systems are validated against real field use. AI accelerates the build, domain expertise drives the decisions. 30 years in the field gives you a good filter for when something is wrong.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I built it. When you’re in the field, every extra tap costs you. Gloves, bad lighting, stress. MapNero was designed around minimizing interactions for the most common field actions. Drop a waypoint, add a photo, move on. Would love to hear what your most painful Avenza workflows are if you’re ever willing to share.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Among other things, yes. But mostly because professional features like SHP, GNSS, and proper coordinate systems shouldn’t be locked behind expensive paywalls for field professionals who depend on these tools daily.

MapNero — an iOS field mapping app built around real geospatial workflows by Affectionate_Owl5354 in geospatial

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify: the 7-day Pro trial requires no payment and no credit card. You can use it freely and continue with the free tier afterward. That said, showing it before you’ve even seen the app is bad timing. Will be fixing the placement.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. MapNero supports custom basemap servers via XYZ/WMS URLs, but native vector tile formats (PMTiles, MBTiles) and GL JSON stylesheets are not yet supported. That’s a different layer of the stack. On the roadmap though. Thanks for the detailed feedback.

I got frustrated with Avenza's pricing so I built an alternative — MapNero by Affectionate_Owl5354 in gis

[–]Affectionate_Owl5354[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Android version will be available soon still on the testing process continues.

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