# Photos in Maps vs Plotagon Studio

The clearest difference is price: Plotagon Studio at Free against Photos in Maps's $1.99. Plotagon Studio also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (700 vs 148). Photos in Maps's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 52%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Plotagon Studio is free to download; Photos in Maps costs $1.99 up front. Photos in Maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plotagon Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Photos in Maps against 4.5 for Plotagon Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 700 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Photos in Maps's written reviews are positive against 52% of Plotagon Studio's.

Photos in Maps ships an update every 4 months, Plotagon Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photos in Maps | Plotagon Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-in-maps-outlined-maps/id1109352269/reviews)** | [4.5 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotagon-studio/id6477547841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **700** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Motion Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375539590) | [Plotagon](https://appshunter.io/developer/853059383) |

## What reviewers say

### Photos in Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-in-maps-outlined-maps/id1109352269)

Create unique portraits and photo exhibitions by overlaying your photos with country flags and outlines. Personalize your creations with animations, effects, and text. Share your global pride with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Overlay photos with country outlines, Integrate national flags, Add custom animations and effects, Apply shadowing and fonts, Save and share creations, Over 180 country outlines

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Plotagon Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotagon-studio/id6477547841)

Easily create professional-looking animated videos from your ideas. This app provides a rich library of visuals, voices, and tools to craft stories, from fan fiction to educational content. Transform your narratives into shareable video masterpieces in seven simple steps.

**Highlights:** Intuitive storyboard creation, Diverse location library, Customizable actor creation, Dialogue and voice-over recording, Actor emotions and actions, Video editing tools (camera angles, fades, filters), Save and share as video file

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CREATOR PLAN - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO PLAN - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CREATOR PLAN - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PRO PLAN - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to use multiple characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Videos freezing or not loading properly
- Subscription issues and features disappearing
- Landscape mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more voices and sound options
- Improve video export and playback
- Allow more free scenes and characters
- Bring back Acapella voices from Plotagon Story


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photos in Maps free?

Photos in Maps costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Plotagon Studio free?

Plotagon Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photos in Maps or Plotagon Studio?

Photos in Maps is rated higher. Photos in Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Plotagon Studio averages 4.5 from 700 ratings.

### Do Photos in Maps or Plotagon Studio have ads?

Neither Photos in Maps nor Plotagon Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photos in Maps or Plotagon Studio?

Photos in Maps ships an update every 4 months, and Plotagon Studio monthly. Most recently, Photos in Maps was updated on September 20, 2026 and Plotagon Studio on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*