# AB Contact Map

> Displays address book contacts as map annotations with advanced management features. (iPhone/iPad app by mecking.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mecking.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388624447)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2010-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444/reviews.md

## What is AB Contact Map?

The app that shows address book contacts as map annotations.

Features:

• Annotate more than one contact at once. You can select or deselect all contact group members by just one button click.
• Side-by-side view (iPad only) of the address book and the map. You can highlight a contact’s map annotation by tapping the address in the contact’s detail page. Vice versa you can show the address book page by selecting a map annotation and tapping the disclosure button.
• Zoom level selection from the toolbar and visualization of the currently selected zoom level in the map.
• Location look-up is done using the Apple service.
• Setting a pin for a contact also applies to duplicates (contacts with the same name and addresses).
• Support for multiple address books (Local, iCloud, CardDAV, Exchange).
• Multiple level Undo / Redo via device shake (iPhone/iPod/iPad) or long press onto contacts toolbar (iPad only).
• iCloud synchronization between multiple devices (*).
• Integration of third party navigation apps, web browsers, message apps, phone, facetime (*).
• Choose between simple 2 color mode or extended 8 color mode (*).
• Manually set place marks by dropping pins and dragging them to the desired location (*).
• Override contact’s address locations by dragging a pin to the desired location (*).
• Searching / Filtering of contacts and place marks (*).
• Lists of Pins order by distance to map center or current location (*).

(*) Requires the extension pack to be purchased.

## Key features

- Annotate multiple contacts at once
- Side-by-side contact and map view (iPad)
- Zoom level selection
- Support for multiple address books
- Undo/Redo functionality
- iCloud synchronization
- Integration with third-party apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AB Contact Map Extension Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of AB Contact Map?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Effectively displays contacts on map
- 🎨 Customizable pin colors for organization
- 📍 Works well with contact groups
- ✅ Handles large contact databases (1000+)
- 🆓 Free version available
- 📱 Compatible across multiple iOS devices
- ⚡ Quick contact import functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ❌ Contacts fail to load or display
- 📍 Inaccurate address geocoding
- 🔄 Requires reinstall to sync new contacts
- ⚠️ No warning before clearing all pins
- 🚫 Limited pin color options
- 📞 Poor customer support
- 🔐 Requires full contact access permissions
- ⏱️ Slow performance with large datasets
- 🗺️ Inconsistent with iOS updates
- 🌐 Google Maps API query limits (2500/day)
- 📱 Multiple addresses per contact not handled well

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Contacts fail to import or load
- Pins don't display address info when tapped
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Address boxes appear randomly and can't be removed
- Contact info persists on screen incorrectly
- Accidental pin deletion with no undo
- App loses all pins after closing
- Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 6, iOS 9 updates
- Black screen on reopening app
- Inaccurate geocoding of UK postcodes
- Contacts in groups don't display properly
- Select All function doesn't work in search
- Performance degradation with 1500+ contacts
- App crashes when using Route feature
- Accidental color changes when adding pins

**Most requested features**

- Ability to edit contacts directly from map
- Pin/contact info display on tap
- Directions integration with maps
- More pin color options
- Route planning between multiple contacts
- Manual pin dropping capability
- Contact notes access and editing
- Sync settings across iOS devices
- Backup and restore functionality
- Exchange account contact group support
- Distance radius in miles (not just km)
- Call and text functionality from app
- Email/text bulk export by radius
- Street view copy and share
- Color key/legend for pin meanings
- Lock pins to prevent accidental changes
- Re-sync without full reinstall
- Support for multiple addresses per contact
- Ability to send app/map to coworkers
- Better integration with iOS address book

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2022-05-09, version 3.5.1*

Finally! I’ve been looking for an app that does this for ages. You can select which address books to use & within that which contacts to show, even choose red or green pins. Perfect so far.

### 5/5 — The best!

*2020-03-04, version 3.5.1*

I've tried loads of apps for showing your contacts on a map, and this is the only one that works, and it works GREAT!
Don't about the other reviews saying it crashes or doesn't show info when taping a pin, it shows the info for me and has never crashed. 
I love this app, so easy to use too!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work properly

*2020-02-06, version 3.5.1*

You used to be able to press a pin and the address would pop up, this isn’t working now. Not good

### 1/5 — Junk

*2020-01-10, version 3.5.1*

Can’t click on pins to get any info. Bought extension pack and it did nothing. Want a refund now

### 1/5 — Basic

*2019-12-21, version 3.5.1*

Very very basic can’t even click on pins to see who it is

### 2/5 — Needs updating

*2019-11-20, version 3.5.1*

Needs to be updated.  The address are not showing any more when you tap on the pins. Other than that it’s a nice app.

### 2/5 — It impressed

*2019-10-26, version 3.5.1*

I used this app for a couple of years and changed phones to IPhone XS. Now it will not download addresses and freezes up .  Not a good app for contacts

### 1/5 — I want a refund.

*2019-04-25, version 3.5.1*

This app doesn’t allow you to get directions to pins.  The reason I spent $5.99.  
Not cool if Apple doesn’t give a refund

### 1/5 — Don’t get this app

*2019-01-22, version 3.5.1*

They haven’t updated this app in years. The app crashes frequently and you have to replace all of your pins.  Numerous emails to their support with no answer. Apple has to grow a set of balls and get rid of idiots like these that take your money on the premium version but they never bother to update the app

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2017-11-22, version 3.5.1*

This app does not work. I tried on my iPhone 8+ using iOS 11, and imported my contacts and nothing shows on the map even though 95% of my contacts have a full address associated with them. Don’t waste your time, it doesn’t work.

## Frequently asked questions about AB Contact Map

### What does AB Contact Map do?

This app displays your address book contacts as annotations on a map. You can easily select multiple contacts, view their locations, and manage pins. It supports various address book sources and offers features like iCloud synchronization and integration with other apps.

### What are the key features of AB Contact Map?

Key features include annotating multiple contacts simultaneously, a side-by-side view of contacts and maps on iPad, zoom level selection, support for multiple address books (Local, iCloud, CardDAV, Exchange), and undo/redo functionality. Many advanced features require the extension pack.

### How much does AB Contact Map cost?

The base application is free to download. However, certain advanced features, indicated by an asterisk (*), require the purchase of an extension pack. This allows users to choose which features they want to pay for.

### What devices is AB Contact Map compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. Specific features like the side-by-side view are exclusive to the iPad, while undo/redo functionality is available on all supported devices through different input methods.

### What are common use cases for AB Contact Map?

Common use cases include visualizing the locations of friends, family, or business contacts, planning meetups, or understanding the geographical distribution of your contacts. It's also useful for managing place marks and overriding contact addresses with manually set locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.1 — 2016-06-30

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- The annoying AppStore login on every program launch is gone.
- The extension pack store is back unless it has already been purchased.
- Third party integration (*) had a bug which prevented some apps to be launched.
- TomTom integration (*) has been removed, since the App is not available any more – even for previous customers. The new TomTom Go does not support to be launched from apps.
- Firefox integration (*) added.
- In some cases pins could not be removed after they had been moved. (*)

(*) Requires the extension pack to be purchased.

### 3.5 — 2016-06-25

This version fixes problems in conjunction with current iOS versions. iOS 8.0 or later is now required.

iPad Pro and iPhones with 4.7″ and 5.5″ display are now supported.

### 3.0.2 — 2013-08-06

Bugfix Release:
• Fixes several issues causing crashes.
• No new features.

### 3.0.1 — 2013-02-06

Bugfix release.
A few users experienced crashes during location lookup, change of iCloud sync setting, or state restoration with the previous version.

### 3.0 — 2013-01-29

• iPhone 5 support
• Location look-up is done using the Apple service instead of Google.
• Setting a pin for a contact also applies to duplicates (contacts with the same name and addresses).
• Support for multiple address books (Local, iCloud, CardDAV, Exchange).
• Multiple level Undo / Redo via device shake (iPhone/iPod/iPad) or long press onto contacts toolbar (iPad only).
• iCloud synchronization between multiple devices running iOS 6.0 or later (*).
• Override contact’s address locations by dragging a pin to the desired location (*).

(*) Requires the extension pack to be purchased.

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