# MapAPic Location Scout — For photographers & filmmakers > Location scouting app for photographers and filmmakers with geotagging and planning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Sea To Software, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapapic-location-scout/id519612179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sea To Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519612182) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.40/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.6 · 20 MB - Languages: American English, Mexican Spanish - Released: 2012-04-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapapic-location-scout/id519612179/reviews.md ## What is MapAPic Location Scout? MapAPic has been the best location scouting app for iPhone for several years running. Recommended by IndieWire, Condé Nast Traveler España, and Imaging Resource, and featured in the book Handheld Hollywood. Created by a photographer for photographers and film makers, it saves you time and effort by organizing all your shoot locations, with geotags, pictures, tags and notes. You can also see the times of sunrise, sunset and the golden and blue hour for all your locations. Streamline your workflow with MapAPic, so you can spend more time creating. Recommended by: IndieWire, Condé Nast Traveler España. Featured in the book Handheld Hollywood. For the free version of the app (with an in-app upgrade option), please download MapAPic LE. ------------------------------------------------------------ FEATURES • Instantly save any location, with photos and the GPS position • Create locations from existing pictures using their EXIF GPS data • Print your locations, or share them by email in PDF format • Get the times of sunrise, sunset, Golden and Blue hour for your saved locations • Full-text search in your location database • Tag and "favorite" locations to organize them • View saved locations as a list or on a map • Email your locations to other users of MapAPic • Get driving directions to any location • Street address is auto-detected for the locations you save ------------------------------------------------------------ OUR USERS SAY Definitely best app of its kind. -- Michael Weber I'd highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't already have a location app. The normal asking price is a bargain. -- Logichazard Awesome app!!! Going to make location scouting a lot more convenient! -- @REMSCAPE just purchased your app. BRILLIANT! :) thanks so much! -- @andrew1110 Map-a-Pic is faster than Evernote in that it does specifically what it's designed to do. -- @snarkyvegan ## Key features - Save locations with photos and GPS - Create locations from existing photos - Print and share locations via PDF - Sunrise, sunset, golden hour times - Full-text search of location database - Tag and favorite locations - View locations on map or list ## Recent user reviews (10 of 45) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapapic-location-scout/id519612179/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Too buggy *2020-11-27, version 2.3* Can’t transfer from another phone. Can’t restore from Dropbox because it hangs Tried reporting problem from inside app but it wouldn’t launch either... Other than that, it’s a good app ### 2/5 — Crashes when adding a photo from Library *2020-06-07, version 2.3* I really love the idea of this app - it looks like some thought went into it. Unfortunately it looks like the developer may have stopped updating it as it will crash whenever you try to add a photo from your photo library. Hoping for a fix as the app looks great. **Developer response:** Hi! Very sorry about the bug. This problem has been fixed. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2020-05-15, version 2.3* After paying for this app I discovered a few big technical issues that are dealbreakers, the most critical being the inability to add a photo without the app crashing. The developer website no longer exists and they are no longer responsive on Twitter. Don’t give them your money!!!! **Developer response:** Hi! Very sorry about the bug. This problem has been fixed. ### 3/5 — No panoramic support, limited camera *2019-06-28, version 2.3* For location scouting, panoramic image support would be greatly appreciated. As an animator it would be nice to also be able to access the iPhones other image functions especially the filters. As it stands the camera only takes basic pictures. It would also be nice if the image player also supported the ability to view panoramic images in pov mode or through simulated viewfinder. ### 5/5 — I love this app *2019-04-10, version 2.3* Offline location logging with notes and photos. I use this for restaurants and cool bars as I travel. This app does it perfect and is a great app with solid developer feedback! ### 5/5 — Quick and easy with just the right features! *2018-06-07, version 2.2.5* I had been looking for a quick and simple-to-use app to help me log locations I find for my landscape photography. This app has all the features I need! GPS, notes, searchable tags, photo attachments, direction links, sunrise/set info, and now data backup to Dropbox! I use this app to remind me where I parked sometimes too. :-) 2018-06-07 UPDATE: still love the app but I just had a phone failure and may have lost my years of location data. It’s recommended that I NOT restore the new phone from my iCloud backup. And the Dropbox utility was not working for me when I tried to use it a few times. The Dropbox feature would have been great right about now. Any suggestions on how to recover ONLY the MapAPic data to my new phone would be appreciated. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2018-02-14, version 2.2.5* I’ve took some of my best photos with the help of this little app, thank you! ### 3/5 — Backup Won’t Work! *2018-01-24, version 2.2.2* I have been using this app for a long time and I have always used Dropbox to backup my locations. I buy an iPhone X and the app is not letting me get all my locations back. When I tap to restore all it says is “preparing to restore” and won’t do anything else. It doesn’t even try to connect to Dropbox. Please make this work again.. I love the app, I just want it to work. Thanks. **Developer response:** Hi -- the Dropbox integration has been fixed in the latest version. Please give it a try and write me at info@mapapic.com if there are still any issues. Happy location scouting! -Pavel ### 1/5 — Crashing on document creation! *2017-08-09, version 2.1.2* I'm on a job and this is a nightmare. I'm going to have to manually create everything to send to my creative director. **Developer response:** Hi, I'm sorry about the problems with PDF creation. That feature was in beta and was not very stable. I just released an update that fixes that issue. I hope it works for you now. Please let me know either way via in-app feedback. Thanks! ### 2/5 — Crashes trying to make a PDF *2017-06-09, version 2.1.2* I have some notes and a few photos, crashes every time I try to export a PDF to share with the team. Unfortunately useless if I cant share the information. **Developer response:** Hi, I just released an update that should fix the problem. Please try it and let me know if it works for you. You can contact me via the in-app feedback feature. Thanks! ## Frequently asked questions about MapAPic Location Scout ### What does MapAPic Location Scout do? This app helps photographers and filmmakers organize their shoot locations. It allows you to save locations with geotags, photos, notes, and tags. You can also view sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for each saved location, streamlining your planning process. ### What are the key features of MapAPic Location Scout? Key features include instantly saving locations with photos and GPS positions, creating locations from existing pictures using EXIF data, printing and sharing locations in PDF format, and accessing sunrise/sunset/golden hour times. It also offers full-text search, tagging, favoriting, and viewing locations on a map or list. ### How much does MapAPic Location Scout cost? The app is available in a free version (MapAPic LE) with an in-app upgrade option. This suggests the main app offers a free tier with optional paid features or a full version available for purchase. ### Who is MapAPic Location Scout for? This app is designed for photographers and filmmakers who need an efficient way to scout and manage their shooting locations. It aims to save users time and effort, allowing them to focus more on their creative work. ### Can I share my saved locations with others? Yes, you can share your saved locations with other users of MapAPic via email. The app also allows you to print your locations or share them in PDF format, making it easy to distribute your scouting information. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5 — 2021-04-11 [NEW] Night mode support [UPDATED] Improved search filters ### 2.4 — 2020-11-28 [UPDATED] Better search filters ### 2.3 — 2018-12-09 - [Fixed] Dropbox backup is fixed! - [New] Landscape mode for full-screen image viewing! ### 2.2.5 — 2018-02-13 This is a maintenance release. I fixed a couple of bugs and tweaked the New Location screen just a little. Please consider leaving a review if this app has helped you. Happy location scouting! ### 2.2.4 — 2018-02-12 Hello MapAPic community! In this release, I added a Google Maps link to location PDFs. I also fixed an occasional crash when adding images to a location. Please consider leaving a review if you find the app useful! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*