FarSide vs MapTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FarSide
Discover your antipodal point on Earth by inputting a location. See the opposite side of the globe displayed on a map with its coordinates and altitude. Requires GPS access to function.
- View antipodal locations on a map
- Display latitude and longitude
- Show altitude of antipodal point
- Utilizes GPS for location services
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Application gets current location or specific city and state location, that is then shown on the map with latitude and longitude. You can then by touching the far side location button see where you would be on the far side of the earth. The Far Side location will then be shown on the map along with its altitude and longitude. Access to the GPS in the phone is required for the features of the app to work.
MapTube
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A novel platform that enables users to discover food, travel, and hotel videos tailored to a specific location. Whether you're a passionate traveler, a curious explorer, or just looking for inspiration, our app lets you navigate and watch videos by location, offering a seamless and engaging way to connect with places across the globe. Spin, zoom, and tap your way to adventure—because the world is waiting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FarSide at none against MapTube's shown. FarSide also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). MapTube's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FarSide ships an update every 5 months, MapTube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FarSide | MapTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Randolph W Duerr | MapTube AB |
In-app purchases
FarSide
No in-app purchases
MapTube
No in-app purchases
