Comparison

F vs ForceMaps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

F

Manage your Laravel servers and deployments remotely. Reboot servers, trigger deployments, inspect logs, and manage SSL certificates on the go. Securely edit environment and Nginx configurations with iOS Keychain encryption.

Highlights
  • Server reboot and service restart
  • Trigger site deployments
  • Inspect deployment logs
  • Edit .env and Nginx configurations
  • Install and manage Let's Encrypt SSL
  • Support for multiple Forge accounts
Features
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Take control of your Laravel infrastructure with F-Bar, the premier server manager for Laravel Forge. Don't let a server issue wait until you're back at your desk. F-Bar gives you full control over your provisioned servers, allowing you to maintain uptime and monitor deployments from anywhere. Features: Server Management: Reboot your entire server or restart specific services (Nginx, MySQL, PHP). Deployment Tools: Trigger site deployments, inspect deployment logs, and get instant push notifications on success or failure. Code & Config: review and edit your .env environment files and Nginx configurations on the fly. SSL Security: Install and manage Let's Encrypt certificates. Agency Ready: Full support for switching between multiple Forge accounts. Your Data is Safe We use the iOS Keychain to encrypt your API keys. F-Bar communicates exclusively with the Laravel Forge API via HTTPS. Note: F-Bar requires an existing Laravel Forge account.

About

ForceMaps

Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
  • One-tap directions from Google search
  • Block Google Maps popups
  • Private on-device location history
  • Hide Google AI overviews
  • Smart address detection
Features
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

F4 screens
ForceMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: F at Free against ForceMaps's $4.99. F also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). ForceMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

F is free to download; ForceMaps costs $4.99 up front. F sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ForceMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

F holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of F's written reviews are positive against 75% of ForceMaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update every 3 weeks, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
F versus ForceMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFForceMaps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEastWest Umea ABVennory

Customer experience

F

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ForceMaps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

F

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F free?
F is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F or ForceMaps?
F is rated higher. F averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ForceMaps averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do F or ForceMaps have ads?
Neither F nor ForceMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or ForceMaps?
F ships an update every 3 weeks, and ForceMaps monthly. Most recently, F was updated on November 2, 2026 and ForceMaps on November 5, 2026.

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