# Ministry Maps vs ServicePlanner

The clearest difference is price: Ministry Maps at Free against ServicePlanner's $2.99. ServicePlanner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ministry Maps is free to download; ServicePlanner costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ServicePlanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServicePlanner has 188 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Ministry Maps's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServicePlanner's.

Ministry Maps ships an update every 11 months, ServicePlanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ministry Maps | ServicePlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-maps/id1088451860/reviews) | **[4.7 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 13 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M BRANSGROVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/906232659) | [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984) |

## What reviewers say

### Ministry Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-maps/id1088451860)

Access and manage your territory maps on the go. Download town, country, or business maps and use built-in tools for notes and drawing. Sync with an online editor for up-to-date information and booking status.

**Highlights:** Download territory maps, Notes tool, Drawing tool, PIN passcode protection, Sync with Online Editor, Searchable map keywords

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ServicePlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps Jehovah's Witnesses manage their ministry and field service activities. It features contact management, activity planning, and a timer for recording time spent. Users can sync data across devices and access a library of publications and videos.

**Highlights:** Dropbox Sync, Territory Helper Integration, Today Screen with Timer, Contact Management & History, Contact Filtering & Map View, Publication & Video Library, Monthly & Annual Activity Tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for foreign language field service
- 🚀 Syncs to NW Publisher
- 🚀 Clean interface makes recording easy
- 🚀 Address look up feature saves time
- 🚀 Useful features make it worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty linking with Territory Helper
- 🐛 Recording 'Not at Home' visits not possible
- 🐛 Syncing between devices can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Lacks customization options for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices
- Incorrect translation or localization

**Requested features**

- Ability to record 'Not at Home' visits
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Support for multiple types of hours (ministry, LDC, etc.)
- Customizable color coding for different visit types
- Ability to add photos to records


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ministry Maps free?

Ministry Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ServicePlanner free?

ServicePlanner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ministry Maps or ServicePlanner?

ServicePlanner is rated higher. Ministry Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ServicePlanner averages 4.7 from 188 ratings.

### Do Ministry Maps or ServicePlanner have ads?

Neither Ministry Maps nor ServicePlanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ministry Maps or ServicePlanner?

Ministry Maps ships an update every 11 months, and ServicePlanner every 2 months. Most recently, Ministry Maps was updated on October 24, 2026 and ServicePlanner on November 1, 2026.

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