# Mapaper — Map Live Wallpaper App > Live map wallpaper app that visualizes location based on user-defined triggers. (iPhone/iPad app by 昊天 郑.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapaper/id1546487705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [昊天 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.93/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.3 · 8 MB - Languages: English, Chinese - Released: 2020-12-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapaper/id1546487705/reviews.md ## What is Mapaper? - Introduction Mapaper is a map live wallpaper app that utilizes the 'set wallpaper' function existing in the system shortcuts app on iOS 14.3. Set your own trigger rule like when arriving at your home or workplace and let Mapaper automatically visualize your location on the home screen. - Copyright Notice Mapaper uses map data from Mapbox and OpenStreetMap and their data sources. To learn more, visit https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps/ and http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. ## Key features - Live map wallpapers - Automatic location visualization - Custom trigger rules - Uses system shortcuts for wallpaper setting - Map data from Mapbox and OpenStreetMap ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Access | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapaper/id1546487705/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Purchasing addt maps doesn’t work *2023-11-09, version 1.0.2* Can’t buy the additional maps. Only basic ones are free. App hasn’t been updated in 2 years it seems. Some LS mods use it and it looks and works well with the basic couple maps that are free. But trying to purchase the better looking maps is in error - just a spinning circle and you can’t buy them. It’s unfortunate. It’s a useful app. But It appears the app has been deserted by the developer. ### 1/5 — Purchasing addt maps doesn’t work *2023-11-05* Can’t buy the additional maps. Only basic ones are free. App hasn’t been updated in a year and the dev won’t respond to outreach on multiple channels I’ve tried to reach him at. App has been deserted by the developer. Look elsewhere for other options ### 5/5 — A real gem app *2022-06-29, version 1.0.2* Special and amazing! Fun and beautiful! Hope to see more updates in future releases. Map in localized language? Is that possible to show where am I? Maybe put a pin/star thing? Thanks ### 5/5 — 希望能自定义分辨率 *2022-04-03, version 1.0.2* 自定义分辨率 ### 5/5 — love it *2022-01-04* love it ### 4/5 — 关于地图数据的语言问题 *2021-05-15, version 1.0.2* 能不能就算不能自定义，能不能根据手机设定的语言来选择地图数据的语言啊。carto是可以选择语言的吧 ### 4/5 — This app confuses me a lot *2021-01-15, version 1.0.2* So the only way to utilize those “beautiful” map wallpapers is by using shortcuts App? I can’t find a single way to save them locally. That’s weird. BTW, how can I get rid of the road names? Showing them on wallpapers is sick. I just need a clean one. ### 5/5 — It's great! *2021-01-04, version 1.0.1* Mapaper is great, simple and elegant. Hope there could be some more options such as, 1. Random style (useful during shortcut automation) 2. Slider to control labels to show. For example, show all labels -> no street labels -> no landscape labels -> no label. 3. Blur wallpaper. Overall great job! Looking forward to future updates! ## Frequently asked questions about Mapaper ### What is Mapaper? Mapaper is a live map wallpaper app for iOS that automatically displays your current location on your home screen. It uses system shortcuts to set the wallpaper and can be triggered by arriving at specific locations. ### What devices does Mapaper support? Mapaper is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 14.3 or later to function correctly. ### How does Mapaper update the wallpaper? Mapaper utilizes the 'set wallpaper' function within iOS system shortcuts. You can set custom trigger rules, like arriving at home or work, to automatically update the map visualization on your home screen. ### What map data does Mapaper use? Mapaper uses map data from Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. You can find more information about their data sources on their respective websites. ### What is the age rating for Mapaper? Mapaper has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### When was Mapaper last updated? Mapaper was last updated on January 6, 2021, with version 1.0.2. ### Does Mapaper have ads? No, Mapaper does not contain advertisements. ### What is the user rating for Mapaper? Mapaper has an average rating of 3.9 stars based on 15 user ratings. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2021-01-06 You can now set the location and style directly within the Shortcut app. Also, blurring effects as a shortcut is added. ### 1.0.1 — 2020-12-31 This update: - Bug fixes - Added a new style ### 1.0.0 — 2020-12-30 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Mapaper | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HTML Sandbox 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-sandbox-2/id6443393029) | 4.8 (53) | Free | Utilities | | [Drivey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivey/id1590360678) | 4.6 (55) | Free | Utilities | | [PutApp - for app collectors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putapp-for-app-collectors/id1456379965) | 4.4 (85) | Free | Utilities | | [AI Actions for Shortcuts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-actions-for-shortcuts/id6465250302) | 4.6 (26) | Free | Utilities | | [HTML Sandbox³](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-sandbox/id6467677088) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Morfic: Live Dynamic Wallpaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morfic-live-dynamic-wallpaper/id1663728720) | 3.9 (55) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by 昊天 郑 - [EVE Model Viewer - for Gallente](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eve-model-viewer-for-gallente/id1009709088) - [Age Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-clock/id1152838744) - [Contributions for GitHub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contributions-for-github/id1153432612) - [Epoch Core](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091) - [Jet Cat Sticker Pack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-cat-sticker-pack/id1421723208) - [Shader × Node](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shader-node/id1460562911) All apps by 昊天 郑: https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*