# MapIt vs Map Across

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Across at 100% against MapIt's 50%. Map Across also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). MapIt's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapIt sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Map Across sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Across holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapIt has 179 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MapIt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Map Across's.

MapIt ships an update every 2 months, Map Across fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapIt | Map Across |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapit-map-multiple-locations/id1163026653/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-across-multiple-places/id6748239882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meagan Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126097686) | [Yue Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818433170) |

## What reviewers say

### MapIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapit-map-multiple-locations/id1163026653)

Visually plot and organize multiple points of interest on a single map. View locations by name, distance, or date, and get driving or walking directions. Customize your map with different views and export your data.

**Highlights:** Add locations by search or pin drop, Save unlimited locations, Rename locations and add notes, Customize location colors, Organize locations into groups, Calculate driving or walking distance, Export maps as PDF

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Pocket Change | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited & Ads Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Map Across

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-across-multiple-places/id6748239882)

Discover locations where multiple points of interest overlap, allowing you to plan efficient trips. Search for combinations of places like bars and cinemas, or landmarks and museums, to find areas where you can experience them all in one visit. The app supports advanced search logic and precise distance calculations for accurate results.

**Highlights:** Find overlapping points of interest, Advanced search logic with AND/OR, Precise geospatial calculations, Supports walking and driving distances, Export results to Apple Maps, Ad-free and privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan (1 Week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly to Lifetime Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapIt free?

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

### Is Map Across free?

Map Across is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapIt or Map Across?

Map Across is rated higher. MapIt averages 4.1 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Map Across averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapIt or Map Across have ads?

MapIt shows ads; Map Across does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapIt or Map Across?

MapIt ships an update every 2 months, and Map Across fortnightly. Most recently, MapIt was updated on September 22, 2026 and Map Across on June 4, 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.*