# MapMapMe vs Alicat Connect

The clearest difference is rating: MapMapMe at 5.0 against Alicat Connect's 1.0. MapMapMe also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Alicat Connect's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MapMapMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alicat Connect has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MapMapMe ships an update every 2 months, Alicat Connect monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapMapMe | Alicat Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmapme/id1164019442/reviews)** | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alicat-connect/id1375267473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Inkster](https://appshunter.io/developer/310708737) | [Alicat Scientific Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375267472) |

## What reviewers say

### MapMapMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmapme/id1164019442)

This app allows you to create temporary groups for location sharing with friends. Receive notifications when friends are approaching, with distinct sounds for different distances, so you can manage your time effectively without constantly checking your phone.

**Highlights:** Temporary location groups, Proximity notifications, Customizable distance sounds, Hands-free alerts, Real-time friend tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alicat Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alicat-connect/id1375267473)

Control and monitor Alicat devices wirelessly through Bluetooth. Visualize real-time measurements and record or replay device data directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device control, Real-time measurement visualization, Data recording and playback, iPhone and iPad compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapMapMe free?

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

### Is Alicat Connect free?

Alicat Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapMapMe or Alicat Connect?

MapMapMe is rated higher. MapMapMe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Alicat Connect averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MapMapMe or Alicat Connect have ads?

Neither MapMapMe nor Alicat Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapMapMe or Alicat Connect?

MapMapMe ships an update every 2 months, and Alicat Connect monthly. Most recently, MapMapMe was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alicat Connect on November 2, 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.*