# MapWalker vs Wanderlog

The clearest difference is price: Wanderlog at Free against MapWalker's $2.99. Wanderlog also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (77% vs 40%). MapWalker's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Wanderlog is free to download; MapWalker costs $2.99 up front. MapWalker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wanderlog sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wanderlog holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wanderlog has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MapWalker's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wanderlog's.

MapWalker ships an update every 2 months, Wanderlog weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapWalker | Wanderlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwalker-route-planner/id1230753633/reviews) | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderlog-travel-planner/id1476732439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 7 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Sam Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/500544253) | [Vacation and Travel Planner App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877676110) |

## What reviewers say

### MapWalker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwalker-route-planner/id1230753633)

Virtually explore the world by creating and sharing custom walking and driving routes. Plan your journeys, save your paths, and even add landmarks for a personalized travel experience.

**Highlights:** Simulated virtual travel on map, Create and save custom travel paths, Edit and add landmarks to routes, Share travel paths via iCloud/Dropbox, Replay saved travel path movements, Locate current position on path

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Wanderlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderlog-travel-planner/id1476732439)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Travel, #60 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Plan any trip, from road trips to group adventures, with this comprehensive travel app. Organize itineraries, budgets, reservations, and collaborate with friends. View plans on a map, access them offline, and get inspired by shared travel guides.

**Highlights:** Create trip itineraries, Budget and track expenses, Organize flight and hotel reservations, View places on a travel map, Collaborate with friends in real-time, Export plans to Google Maps (Pro), Access trip plans offline

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wanderlog Pro: Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Wanderlog Pro: Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Wanderlog Pro: Monthly Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Wanderlog Pro: Annual Plan | $31.99 | per year |
| Wanderlog Pro: Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Wanderlog Pro: 20% discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Wanderlog Pro: Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Wanderlog Pro: Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Wanderlog Pro: Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless integration with email and maps
- 🚀 Comprehensive trip planning
- 🚀 Helpful suggestions and recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and glitches
- 🐛 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Lack of support for certain transportation modes (e.g., ferries)
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Itinerary tab freezing and scrolling issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding places to the itinerary
- Issues with email forwarding and automatic import of reservations

**Requested features**

- Packing list feature
- Improved offline functionality
- Better localization support
- Ability to copy/move items between trips
- More detailed budget and expense management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapWalker free?

MapWalker costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wanderlog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapWalker or Wanderlog?

Wanderlog is rated higher. MapWalker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wanderlog averages 4.9 from 35K ratings.

### Do MapWalker or Wanderlog have ads?

Neither MapWalker nor Wanderlog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapWalker or Wanderlog?

MapWalker ships an update every 2 months, and Wanderlog weekly. Most recently, MapWalker was updated on September 12, 2026 and Wanderlog on September 28, 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.*