# Map Locations vs Mapbox Studio Preview

The clearest difference is rating: Map Locations at 4.6 against Mapbox Studio Preview's 3.6. Map Locations also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 54%) and ratings volume (105 vs 32). Mapbox Studio Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Locations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapbox Studio Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Locations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Map Locations's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mapbox Studio Preview's.

Map Locations ships an update every 3 weeks, Mapbox Studio Preview weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Locations | Mapbox Studio Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-locations/id1178317903/reviews)** | [3.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapbox-studio-preview/id1208400007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Hein van Cleef](https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711) | [Mapbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/824340886) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Locations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-locations/id1178317903)

Create and manage custom maps with your favorite places. Add details like icons, colors, ratings, photos, and notes. Organize visits, events, and appointments with alerts. Easily import and export data, and share your maps with others.

**Highlights:** Create custom maps, Add icons, colors, ratings, and tags, Attach photos and notes to locations, Organize visits and appointments with alerts, Import/export data via CSV, email, and cloud services, Filter and search locations, Get directions and view in Google Maps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Locations Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### Mapbox Studio Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapbox-studio-preview/id1208400007)

This app allows you to preview custom maps designed on your desktop using Mapbox Studio directly on your iPhone or iPad. Explore default map styles or view your own personalized creations on the go.

**Highlights:** Preview custom maps on mobile, Supports Mapbox Studio designs, View default map styles, Log in to view personal styles, Prototyping tool for map data

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Locations free?

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

### Is Mapbox Studio Preview free?

Mapbox Studio Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map Locations or Mapbox Studio Preview?

Map Locations is rated higher. Map Locations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Mapbox Studio Preview averages 3.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Map Locations or Mapbox Studio Preview have ads?

Neither Map Locations nor Mapbox Studio Preview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Locations or Mapbox Studio Preview?

Map Locations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mapbox Studio Preview weekly. Most recently, Map Locations was updated on September 20, 2026 and Mapbox Studio Preview on September 26, 2026.

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