# TV Maps vs Locations MAP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locations MAP at 100% against TV Maps's 35%. Locations MAP also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). TV Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Locations MAP is free to download; TV Maps costs $2.99 up front. Locations MAP sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TV Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Maps ships an update every 33 months, Locations MAP every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Maps | Locations MAP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-maps/id1075622390/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 33 months** | Every 65 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) | [Trade Factory Gesellschaft f�r Handel und Vertrieb mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041777143) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-maps/id1075622390)

This app acts as a companion to a map application on Apple TV, allowing users to receive directions from their TV directly to their iOS device for immediate navigation. It facilitates exploring maps, searching for places, and planning trips on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** Receive directions from Apple TV to iOS device, Explore maps on the big screen, Search for places and directions, Plan trips with friends and family, Enjoy 3D maps and Flyover Demo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locations MAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locations-map/id1526423132)

Create a personal catalog of your favorite places with detailed information, photos, and custom categories. Share your discovered locations with friends and easily navigate to them.

**Highlights:** Create custom location catalogs, Add photos, links, and contact info, Organize locations into custom categories, Share locations with friends via email, Direct navigation links to locations, Import coordinates from photos, Mark locations as favorites

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lock Locations | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Maps free?

TV Maps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Locations MAP free?

Locations MAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TV Maps or Locations MAP have ads?

Neither TV Maps nor Locations MAP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Maps or Locations MAP?

TV Maps ships an update every 33 months, and Locations MAP every 65 months. Most recently, TV Maps was updated on September 22, 2026 and Locations MAP on June 5, 2026.

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