Good News Network vs Map't
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Good News Network
Discover uplifting and inspiring stories from around the globe. This app provides a daily feed of positive news, offering an alternative to the usual negative reports. Enjoy an ad-free experience with an optional subscription.
- Daily positive news feed
- Uplifting and inspiring stories
- Ad-free experience
- Global news coverage
- Trusted source for good news
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Tired of the constant negative news reports? The Good News Network app delivers daily positive news from around the world right to your phone. Trusted by millions of readers for 22 years, GoodNewsNetwork.org is #1 on Google for 'good news'. Our 590,000 fans on Facebook love our daily feed of uplifting, inspiring stories — Daily Dose of News to Enthuse! Via in-app subscription, enjoy an ad-free experience for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Cancel anytime. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year, and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time in your App Store account settings. For information about our privacy policy, please click here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/privacy-policy/ For more information about our terms of use, please click here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/more/legal/
Map't
Discover, track, and create events on personalized maps. Save locations, view event details like dates and ticket availability directly on the map, and craft memorable experiences for yourself and others.
- Create personalized event maps
- Track events at favorite locations
- Create events for shared experiences
- View event details on map markers
- Save locations of interest
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Introducing Map't: Your Personal Event Exploration Hub Map't is the ultimate mobile application that empowers you to take charge of your event experiences. Discover, track, and create events on personalized maps with ease. Create Your Own Maps: Be the architect of your event journey. Save locations of interest in your profile to curate personalized maps that reflect your unique preferences. Track Events at Favorite Locations: Stay on top of events happening at your chosen destinations. Save specific locations in your profile and effortlessly track upcoming events. Event Creation for Shared Experiences: Foster collective enjoyment by creating events directly on your maps. Craft memorable experiences for yourself and others, ensuring everyone can discover and participate in the excitement. Event Details at a Glance: Access essential event information directly on the map. Tap on event markers to view dates, times, descriptions, and ticket availability without the need for tedious searches. Embrace the power of Map't, your event exploration hub, and take control of your entertainment journey. Download Map't today to embark on a seamless and exciting event discovery experience. Let your personalized maps guide you to unforgettable moments!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Map't at 5.0 against Good News Network's 4.5. Map't also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Good News Network's advantage is ratings volume (825 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Good News Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Map't asks for nothing beyond the download.
Map't holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Good News Network has 825 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Good News Network ships an update every 3 months, Map't every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Good News Network | Map't |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (825 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 825 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Good News Network, LLC | Map't LLC |
Customer experience
Good News Network
Map't
Bugs and requests
Good News Network
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Broken article links and unresponsive content
- Slow loading times and performance issues
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- More frequent content updates
- Ability to share articles easily
- Better categorization and filtering of news
- Paid subscription option to remove ads
Map't
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Good News Network
- Good News Network Monthly$2.991 Month
- Good News Network - Annual$29.991 Year
Map't
No in-app purchases
