# BeeApp vs Mapway

The clearest difference is rating: Mapway at 4.4 against BeeApp's 1.0. Mapway also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). BeeApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mapway sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeeApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mapway holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapway has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BeeApp's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mapway's.

BeeApp ships an update every 7 months, Mapway monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeeApp | Mapway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeapp/id1259446838/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapway-maps-and-transit-planner/id6443581415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 36 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pablo Ariel Fridman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049436421) | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) |

## What reviewers say

### BeeApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeapp/id1259446838)

Get real-time information on public transport in Paraguay. Track your preferred bus, find alternative routes, and view official itineraries and stops. Users can also rate their trips and submit feedback.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Alternative route suggestions, Official itineraries and stops, Trip rating system, Submit complaints and suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mapway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapway-maps-and-transit-planner/id6443581415)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate major cities worldwide with this comprehensive transit app. Plan journeys, view interactive maps, and access live updates for metro, subway, and tram networks. Offline route planning and travel guides are also included.

**Highlights:** Interactive city transit maps, Offline route planning, Live departure boards, Journey planning with step-by-step guidance, Integrated travel guides, Fares information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Migrated | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Migrated | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly + Free Trial | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate metro maps
- 👍 Helpful for navigating cities
- 💡 Useful for travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate route information
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 💸 Annoying ads
- 🚫 Missing key features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to use search function
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Incorrect or missing transit data

**Requested features**

- Full route planning from start to destination
- Station maps and transfer information
- Ticket purchasing and payment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeeApp free?

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

### Is Mapway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeeApp or Mapway?

Mapway is rated higher. BeeApp averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mapway averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do BeeApp or Mapway have ads?

Mapway shows ads; BeeApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeeApp or Mapway?

BeeApp ships an update every 7 months, and Mapway monthly. Most recently, BeeApp was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mapway on October 18, 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.*