# Map Locations vs 3D World Map VR

Map Locations and 3D World Map VR both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Map Locations's written reviews are positive against 9% of 3D World Map VR's. Map Locations also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3D World Map VR's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 105) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Locations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D World Map VR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Map Locations against 4.5 for 3D World Map VR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D World Map VR has 7.4K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Map Locations's written reviews are positive against 9% of 3D World Map VR's.

Map Locations ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D World Map VR every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Locations | 3D World Map VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-locations/id1178317903/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-world-map-vr/id1613120597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 9.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Hein van Cleef](https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711) | [Langfang Lingzhi Culture Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813303344) |

## 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 |


### 3D World Map VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-world-map-vr/id1613120597)

Explore the world in 3D with interactive street views and immersive VR tours. Access detailed maps and real-time location data to discover global scenery and attractions from anywhere. Enjoy a dynamic digital experience with high-definition visuals and panoramic views.

**Highlights:** 3D Street View map, 2D and 3D map modes, VR 360° panoramic tours, VR dynamic video, Real-time location tracking, Interactive map manipulation

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP weekly card | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP monthly card | $13.99 | per month |
| VIP season card | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP annual card | $52.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Interesting concept of exploring the world
- 🌟 Awesome for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inability to search for specific locations
- 🌐 Outdated or limited map data
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to view certain locations
- Inability to cancel subscription or get a refund
- Incorrect or outdated map data for many areas

**Requested features**

- Add a free trial option to test the app
- Improve search functionality to find specific addresses
- Provide more up-to-date and comprehensive map data
- Reduce the number of advertisements or offer an ad-free version
- Fix bugs and improve overall stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Locations free?

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

### Is 3D World Map VR free?

3D World Map VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Locations or 3D World Map VR?

Map Locations is rated higher. Map Locations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while 3D World Map VR averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Map Locations or 3D World Map VR have ads?

3D World Map VR shows ads; Map Locations does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Locations or 3D World Map VR?

Map Locations ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D World Map VR every 11 days. Most recently, Map Locations was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3D World Map VR on November 7, 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.*