# MapMyPlaces — Multi-stop routing made easy. > Multi-stop route planner and journey recorder with photo integration. (iPhone/iPad app by John Kearon.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmyplaces/id801835884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [John Kearon](https://appshunter.io/developer/577839511) - Category: Navigation, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2014-03-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmyplaces/id801835884/reviews.md ## What is MapMyPlaces? MapMyPlaces is a great tool for generating directions from multiple locations, not just 2 locations. Use this app to plan or record a multi-step tour or journey. Add a location by simply touching the map, entering a search term in the search bar, selecting a location from your contacts or by selecting a photo from your photo albums. IFeatures: ▪ Add any number of locations on a map. ▪ Add locations by touching the map, entering an address or search term in the Search Bar, by selecting a contact or by selecting a photo from your photo albums. ▪ Locations added from photo albums will automatically have their addresses looked up and displayed. ▪ Create and view a slideshow of photos you select from your camera roll. Optional Features: Save Data, Plot Photos & Email (Optional) ▪ Preserves your privacy by storing your data on your device, not on a website, you have to log into to use. (Data is stored on your device not in iCloud, so try to backup your device periodically). ▪ Create a group of locations once, then save them so that you don’t have to recreate them again the future. ▪ Plot locations and create a route using any photo with geolocation data on your device or in iCloud. ▪ Create a slideshow from any photo on your device (by double tapping the photo attached to a location), while also displaying the photo’s location on a map.. ▪ For locations you will use repeatedly, save it as a favorite. The addresses of these photos will be automatically generated. ▪ Location address information can be added to your Contacts Address book. ▪ The order of locations can be modified or reversed. ▪ Import and Export location and route data in GPX and KML format.. ▪ Emailed groups have a image of your route, a text description of your route, and both GPX and KML attachments that can be loaded onto GPS devices and various websites. ▪ Sync routes among your devices and the devices of your friends and associates by emailing the route to them. ▪ An unlimited number of routes can be saved and viewed even when your device is not connected to the internet. Routing (Optional) ▪ Create walking, cycling or driving routes of up to 26 locations while connected to the internet. ▪ Create point-to-point routes with an unlimited number of locations even when your device is not connected to the internet. ▪ Preserves your privacy by storing your data on your device, not on a website you have to log into to use. ▪ Both visual and written directions with distance and time estimates are created for a route. ▪ Distances are measured in miles or kilometers. ▪ The distance to a pin location from your current location can be displayed. ▪ A scale of miles/kilometers is displayed at the top of your map. ## Key features - Add unlimited locations - Add locations via map, search, contacts, or photos - Automatic address lookup for photo locations - Create slideshows from photos - Save and reuse location groups - Import/export route data (GPX, KML) - Offline route creation and viewing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Save Data, Plot Photos & Email | $1.99 | one-time | | Routing | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmyplaces/id801835884/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Question *2022-04-27, version 2.9.6* How many points can you put on a route? ### 1/5 — Pointless *2021-03-04, version 2.9.4* I’m really not sure what the point of this app is at all. I should have read the reviews first because then I would realize it was literally made for no reason. The description is very misleading as just like many others I got this app to optimize my travel route and it does not do this. The only thing this app does is drop pins on a map and let you do the rest (it doesn’t even have navigation capabilities) if you want an app so you can randomly drop pins on a map to look at (because again, that’s all you get) then this is the app for you! If you feel like splurging you can pay to drop even more pointless pins onto your map (free edition only lets you drop 10 pointless pins. Disappointing, I know). This app performs even less than a basic GPS which is a hard bargain to beat. If you have a smartphone, the gps it comes with does more than this app with the added bonus of not having to pay for it. Just save yourself the time and skip this app. **Developer response:** The point of this app is to allow the user to create a multi-stop route. It does not "Optimize" a multi-stop route, and never claimed to do so, so this reviewer is not telling the truth about the app. Often in navigational apps, the software may generate a route that may be "efficient" but does not meet your needs. For instance, you may want to create a scenic route, not a "fast" route, so by adding pin locations in this app you can make the software create a multi-stop route that is scenic but is not a machine generated "Optimal" route. ### 4/5 — Using for my bus route *2020-01-30, version 2.9.2* Working great but I can’t figure out how to change a number of a pin. **Developer response:** To change the order of the pins, go to Menu>List Places in Route. Then tap the "Edit" button and drag the listed place to the position in the route you wish to move it to. ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2019-08-16, version 2.9* Very useful map plotter for work. Mark spots I have been, to log later, and create points I need to visit that day. Thank you ### 5/5 — Tremendous *2019-05-20, version 2.8.9* Gets me where i need to be with the quickest way and gets me closest to my destination ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work *2019-05-03, version 2.8.9* I needed an app that would optimize my travel plans automatically. All this does is place pins on map and list them by order of input. So far, seems bogus. Update. No need to purchase anything, use the free app and simply look at the map to see which of multiple locations is “closest”. **Developer response:** This app never claimed to optimize routes. It allows the user to create routes of up to 26 locations in the order desired by the user. After creating a route, the user can change the order of the locations in any order they desire. You can add locations numerous ways including using the geocoding information of any photos on your device or iCloud. So I don't know why this flexibility is "Bogus". ### 1/5 — Stupid app even stupider app creator use route4me *2019-05-02, version 2.8.9* This app would not work the way I needed it to so I asked for a refund and he said it does everything it should. Map 5 addresses Wow that’s helpful USE. ROUTE4ME **Developer response:** The user can create a route of 5 or fewer locations for free. Optionally, The user can purchase the routing option which allows the user to create a route costing of a maximum of 26 locations. The user ignored this limit, which is clearly mentioned in the app description before they made the purchase, then demanded a refund when it did not create a route constituting of 107 locations, which is far beyond the limit of 26 locations. I suggested to the user that he simply split the large 107 location route, into smaller routes (Route1, Route2, Route3 etc) consisting of 26 or fewer locations. Problem solved. This solution was ignored by the user, and he continued to demand a refund, which I feel is unjustified since the app works as designed and described in the app store. ### 4/5 — Storing Favorites by Name, Not Address *2018-07-20, version 2.8.5* I need the plotted addresses to show by the favorite label I created, not the address. Can you make this change? **Developer response:** The user can change the name of a favorite or any other location by simply typing a new name while viewing the detail information for a location. This has been a feature since the app was first created many years ago. ### 5/5 — Invaluable app for trip planning *2017-05-21, version 2.6.1* In planning a trip, this app proved to be very useful for creating, visualizing, and saving several different maps that feature daily itinerary routes. Unlike a previous reviewer, I was able to place a location pin on the map by tapping on it (using an iPad Pro); although, I mostly utilized the search functionality to add specific locations onto the route. I purchased the extra features ( routing & save data) as they allow me to save different versions of routes and email them as well. ### 1/5 — Does not create route by touch *2017-05-18, version 2.6.1* I downloaded this app because it said you could create a route by touching the map. This is not true. It does not work on my iPhone 6s. I will be deleting this app. **Developer response:** Locations can be added to a route by multiple means including simply touching the map. The user needs to hold that touch for about a second for a location to be added to a route. If a location was added instantly as soon as a user touched the map, without a 1 second delay, it would be impossible to zoom, scroll or pan the map. ## Frequently asked questions about MapMyPlaces ### What is MapMyPlaces? MapMyPlaces is a navigation app designed for planning and recording multi-stop journeys. It allows users to add an unlimited number of locations and provides both visual and written directions. ### Can I use MapMyPlaces offline? Yes, you can create point-to-point routes with an unlimited number of locations even when your device is not connected to the internet. Saved routes can also be viewed offline. ### How does MapMyPlaces handle privacy? MapMyPlaces preserves user privacy by storing all data directly on the device, rather than on a remote website. This means your data is not accessible online unless you choose to share it. ### What devices does MapMyPlaces support? MapMyPlaces is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### How often is MapMyPlaces updated? The latest version of MapMyPlaces is 2.9.8, and it was last updated on March 20, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements. ### Can I import or export route data with MapMyPlaces? Yes, MapMyPlaces supports importing and exporting location and route data in GPX and KML formats. This allows for easy integration with GPS devices and other mapping services. ### What is the user rating for MapMyPlaces? MapMyPlaces has a user rating of 2.9 stars based on 15 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base. ### Is MapMyPlaces free to use? MapMyPlaces is available for free download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9.8 — 2023-03-20 On the main menu, replaced Email a route with Export a Route. Upon selecting the Export Route menu option, the user will be presented with a choice of three methods of exporting a route to another app or device. Email format will generate an email consisting of a print out of all the locations in the route, as well as a TXT attachment which can be used to import the route into this app on other devices. GPX format consists of the Latitude and Longitude (GPS) data of the route, which can be exported to apps that can read GPX data on this device or other devices. KML format consists of the Latitude and Longitude (GPS) data of the route, which can be exported to apps that can read KML data on this device or other devices. ### 2.9.7 — 2022-11-12 Fixed issues that prevented MapQuest and Apple directions from working properly. ### 2.9.6 — 2021-11-30 Minor bug fixes. ### 2.9.5 — 2021-05-19 Fixed issues involving importing KML files into the app. ### 2.9.4 — 2020-07-30 Added display of your compass heading in degrees, latitude, longitude and altitude when viewing your devices heading. To center your map on your current position, tap on the current location icon located in the bottom left corner of your map. Tapping on the current location button a second time, displays your heading, where the map rotates in the direction you are holding your device. When you do that, the compass degrees are now displayed, along with your latitude, longitude and altitude. Tapping the current location button a third time, turns off your heading display. 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