# Map & Talk vs Simple Trip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Trip at 100% against Map & Talk's 0%. Simple Trip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Map & Talk's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map & Talk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Trip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Trip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map & Talk has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Map & Talk's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Trip's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map & Talk | Simple Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-and-talk/id1201008187/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-trip-plan-and-go/id6796960440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TFORT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/956384076) | [Shenzhen Jianjiezhiyuan Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796960442) |

## What reviewers say

### Map & Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-and-talk/id1201008187)

Easily communicate your destination or ask for directions in Japan, Taiwan, or China. Select a place on the map or from your bookmarks, and the app will generate and speak the translated sentence in the local language. Essential phrases for taxis and general inquiries are also included.

**Highlights:** Translate destinations via map selection, Generate and speak translated sentences, Offline access to speech and bookmarks, Pre-loaded popular sightseeing spots, Customizable bookmark feature, Useful travel phrases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map & Talk UPGRADE | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-trip-plan-and-go/id6796960440)

Organize your travel plans, from daily itineraries and maps to budgets and photo logs. Keep all your trip details in one place, accessible offline and shareable in various formats.

**Highlights:** Day-by-day itinerary creation, Interactive map view of stops, Budget tracking and expense logging, Trip photo gallery and notes, Export trip details (PDF, Markdown), Widgets for home and lock screens, Apple Watch integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map & Talk free?

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

### Is Simple Trip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map & Talk or Simple Trip?

Simple Trip is rated higher. Map & Talk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Simple Trip averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Map & Talk or Simple Trip have ads?

Map & Talk shows ads; Simple Trip does not.

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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.*