Location vs Maplex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Location
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Stop losing the exact spot you meant to remember. Save places in seconds, get back to them later, and turn your map into a personal list of pins, visits, reminders, and trip records. WHAT'S INSIDE - Save here stores your current location as a place, so you can keep a pin the moment you arrive. - Long-press the map to drop a temporary pin, then choose Save place or Copy coordinates. - Search for an address or place name, paste coordinates, then jump to it or jump and save it. - Switch between Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite map views to see places the way you prefer. - Use the compass, scale, pitch toggle, and center on my location control for quicker map browsing. - See your nearest saved place at the top of the map with distance and a direction arrow. - Organize saved places with collections, tags, favorites, visited status, and marker colors. - Search your place list by name, note, address, or category, then filter by Favorites, To visit, or Visited. - Sort places by Newest or Name, and use category chips and Smart Collection chips for one-tap narrowing. - Add visit check-ins with notes, attach photos, and keep a timeline for each place. - Open a saved place in Apple Maps for driving directions, share an Apple Maps link, or copy coordinates. - Set arrival or departure reminders for a saved place, so your phone can alert you when you get near. - Export a full backup of your places and restore it later with Replace or Merge. - Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to see your nearest place, saved counts, and a quick Save here action. PERFECT FOR Save a trailhead before you lose cell service, keep a parking spot handy for the walk back, remember campsites and scenic overlooks, or build a running list of cafes, shops, fuel stops, and places to try. If you travel often, the History timeline helps you turn recent location pings into saved places, and Trip Mode records your route while distance and duration stay visible on the map. THE DIFFERENCE Location: GPS Maps Save Places helps you save, organize, and revisit important spots without needing an account or a computer. Your data stays on your device, and each place keeps a map snapshot so the detail screen can still show the saved area when you have no signal. Small details make everyday use easier too: search can prefill a place name and category, place clustering keeps crowded maps readable, and swipe-to-delete includes Undo when you remove the wrong pins. Paid features Upgrade to Pro for unlimited place reminders with custom messages, Time-Sensitive alerts, Trip Mode with route sharing, Smart Collections, extra marker icons and colors, private links, PDF map booklets, and an ad-free experience. Location access is needed to save your current spot, show distance and direction, record trips, and send place reminders. Start saving places you want to remember, whether it is one parking spot today or a whole map of favorite locations over time. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
Maplex
Effortlessly save places you discover on social media or elsewhere by sharing screenshots. The app automatically extracts location details and notifies you when you're nearby, turning forgotten finds into actionable reminders.
- Smart screenshot recognition
- Automatic location mapping
- Geofencing notifications
- 14 organized categories
- Cross-device sync
- Privacy-focused processing
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MAPLEX — THE SMARTEST WAY TO SAVE PLACES Ever screenshot a restaurant from Instagram and forget about it? See a cafe on TikTok you want to visit but lose it in your camera roll? Maplex solves this forever. HOW IT WORKS — 3 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. SHARE A SCREENSHOT See a place you like on any app — Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google Maps, or anywhere. Just share the screenshot with Maplex. 2. IT DOES THE WORK FOR YOU Maplex instantly reads the screenshot, extracts the business name, and validates it against real mapping data. The place is saved with its exact coordinates — automatically. 3. GET NOTIFIED WHEN NEARBY Walking near a saved place? Maplex sends you a notification. That restaurant you saved 3 months ago? You'll know when you're around the corner. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Recognition — Maplex reads screenshots and identifies business names with remarkable accuracy. • Automatic Location Mapping — Every saved place is validated through mapping services, giving you exact coordinates and a pin on the map. • Geofencing Notifications — Set it and forget it. Maplex watches your saved places and alerts you when you're within range — even when the app is closed. • 14 Organized Categories — Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Shopping, Tourism, Beauty & Spa, Fitness, Health, Entertainment, Education, Services, and more. Everything neatly organized. • Beautiful Map View — See all your saved places on an interactive map. Tap any pin to see details and get directions. • Cross-Device Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your places across all your devices seamlessly. • Privacy First — Screenshots are processed instantly and never stored. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to sync. • Bilingual — Full Arabic and English support with in-app language switching. • Dark & Light Mode — A beautifully crafted interface that adapts to your preference. PERFECT FOR: • Foodies who save restaurant recommendations from social media • Travelers planning trips from Instagram and TikTok finds • Anyone who screenshots places and forgets where they saved them Maplex turns your forgotten screenshots into a personal place guide that actually reminds you when it matters. Download Maplex today — never walk past a saved place again. — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maplex at every 2 weeks against Location's every 3 months. Maplex also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Location sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Maplex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Location ships an update every 3 months, Maplex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Location | Maplex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandeep Bhandari | Maplex Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Location
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Forever Pro$99.99
Maplex
- Maplex Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Maplex Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- 10 Places Pack$0.99






