Comparison

Alleys Map vs GuideAnywhere

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alleys Map

Record and share geo-tagged videos of places, activities, and routes on an interactive map. Explore vivid imagery from around the world and keep a visual record of your travels and outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Record geo-tagging videos with built-in camera
  • Map-based video player for playback and sharing
  • Automatic GPS and travel data recording
  • Personalized 'My Map' for visited places
  • User rankings and global competition
  • Support for external action camera uploads
Features
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A vibrant video experience on the map AlleysMap is a map based geo-tagging video sharing platform. You can record beautiful places, streets, landmarks discovered while traveling and activities in the geo-tagging videos vividly. Furthermore, you can keep and situate them on the map in the accurate location. Check out the AlleysMap to see vivid imagery of the many places, ways, and activities that people have shared. Let’s explore all over the world with a variety of mapped videos. Recommended for people like this. - Traveler, mapper, action cam users to take geotagging video - If you want to keep records of outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking and bicycle - If you want to leave a valuable record of your trip more vividly - If you want to share special places you know alone - If you want to record a walking tour and manage the course - If you want to archive and record all parts of the area - If you are virtual tourist, virtual explorer - If you need to do monitoring in specific area or route Main Features - AlleysMap camera makes it easy to record geo-tagging videos. - You can play and share recorded videos in the unique map based player. - Automatically records and displays GPS signal, travel distance, speed, altitude and location information. - In My Map menu, you can see the records of places you've visited and share this map with friends. - Monthly and Total ranking border allows you to compete with other users of the world. - Support upload of videos recorded with external devices such as action cams. For more information, please see up.alleys.co ** Many users continue to keep their records on the AlleysMap. Although the beta service has only been opened for about a year now, A record is over 6000 km.*** You can see walking trails such as the Korean Baekdudaegan trail course(650km), Jeju Ollegil(420km), Hallasan Dullegil(80km), US Pacific Crest Trail(PCT-4300km), and Shikoku Pilgrimage Route(1400km) in Japan, and various countries including the land of shangri-la like Bhutan and Nepal. AlleysMap develops virtual tour contents, community maps, and navigation service through the video. * All videos in AlleysMap are owned by each user. For more information, please refer to the Terms of Service. ** Please refer to up.alleys.co for supported devices and how to use it. *** Based on March 2018

About

GuideAnywhere

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Transform Your Phone Into a Personal Local Tour Guide Guideanywhere is your ultimate travel companion, packing over 100,000 professional audio guides into a sleek, pocket-sized application. Explore the world's most compelling history, architecture, culture, geography, and mysterious local legends across 6 major languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Spanish, and Hindi. Whether you are wandering through bustling modern metropolises or ancient archeological ruins, unlock the hidden stories behind every corner. The Best Audio Guide for Japan, Thailand and Mexico Planning your next big international adventure? Guideanywhere is designed from the ground up to be the most comprehensive, context-rich audio guide companion for today's hottest global destinations: • Japan: Deep dive into the stunning shrines and imperial history of Kyoto, the neon-lit neighborhoods and architectural marvels of Tokyo, and the vibrant cultural streets and historic landmarks of Osaka. Unlock ancient Samurai folklore and hidden historical secrets. • Thailand: Seamlessly navigate the grand palaces and bustling temple districts of Bangkok, the historic, mountain-framed cultural centers of Chiang Mai, and the coastal landmarks and heritage sites of Phuket. • Mexico: Unearth the rich culinary history and pre-Hispanic roots of Oaxaca, the majestic colonial monuments of Mexico City, and the legendary Mayan ruins and geographic wonders surrounding Cancun. Key Features Built for Seamless Exploration Smart Inspiration and Granular Search • Daily Wanderlust: Step onto the Explore page to instantly view a dynamic feed of 20 random top attractions worldwide to jumpstart your day. • Deep-Dive Search Modal: Looking for something specific? Filter down gracefully from Continent to Country, State or Prefecture, and individual Municipality. Options are intelligently sorted by attraction density, meaning the most exciting, story-rich hubs always bubble to the top. Location-Aware Nearby Discovery Never pass by an iconic landmark or a hidden local legend again! Use your device's live GPS to scan your immediate surroundings: • Map View: Pinpoint your exact location and track surrounding attraction points in real time. • List View: Browse a clean, intuitive feed of the historical sights closest to you. • City Narration Cards: Tap the regional city banner at the top of your nearby screen to trigger a sweeping, overarching audio narrative detailing the grand history, unique culture, and soul of the city you are standing in. Immersive Sight Details and Smart Routing • Master Storytelling: Tap any result to open the Attraction Details page. Listen to vivid audio narrations detailing the localized architecture, geographic wonders, and myths of the landmark. • One-Tap Navigation: Check your current positioning on an embedded mini-map. Ready to walk over? Seamlessly launch live transit routing directly inside Google Maps or Apple Maps to trace a direct path from your exact coordinates to the attraction. Personal Curation and Bookmarks • Save Your Favorites: Love a particular story or planning a custom itinerary? Tap the heart icon on any detail page to turn it red and instantly bookmark the sight. • Listen Anytime: Revisit and playback your favorite curated stories on demand via the Bookmarks tab in your Records screen, ideal for mapping out future trips or reminiscing on a flight back home. Download Guideanywhere today, and start exploring the world on your own terms! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://guideanywhere.app/privacy

Screenshots

Alleys Map4 screens
GuideAnywhere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alleys Map at none against GuideAnywhere's 2. Alleys Map also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). GuideAnywhere's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GuideAnywhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Alleys Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alleys Map ships an update every 2 weeks, GuideAnywhere every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alleys Map versus GuideAnywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlleys MapGuideAnywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommon Computer Inc.Chung Hang Sze

In-app purchases

None

Alleys Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GuideAnywhere

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$15.991 Year

Questions

Is Alleys Map free?
Alleys Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuideAnywhere free?
GuideAnywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alleys Map or GuideAnywhere have ads?
Neither Alleys Map nor GuideAnywhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alleys Map or GuideAnywhere?
Alleys Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and GuideAnywhere every 3 days. Most recently, Alleys Map was updated on October 3, 2026 and GuideAnywhere on October 9, 2026.

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