Comparison

Data Jar vs Mapper for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Data Jar

This app acts as a persistent data store for your automation workflows. It allows you to save and retrieve various data types, including text, numbers, lists, dictionaries, and files, directly from your automation tools. Data is synced across devices via iCloud and can be accessed from the Files app.

Highlights
  • Persist key-value pairs
  • Supports text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries, and files
  • Direct integration with automation tools
  • iCloud Drive storage and sync
  • Multi-window and drag-and-drop support on iPad
  • Access via Files app
Features
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Data Jar is a data store designed to be used with Shortcuts. The data store lets you persist key-value pairs. If you have used dictionaries and lists in Shortcuts, then you’ll find that the data format used by Data Jar is very similar. - Extensive support for Shortcuts, enabling you to read and update data directly from Shortcuts. - Store text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries and even files. - Files are stored in iCloud Drive and can be accessed from the Files app. - Support for multiple windows and drag and drop on the iPad. - Synchronisation between devices using iCloud. Data Jar is free to use but contains a tip jar where users can pay a few bucks to support the developer.

About

Mapper for Safari

This Safari extension automatically redirects Google Maps links to open directly in Apple Maps. It supports all Google domains and provides smart fallbacks, ensuring a seamless transition without any data collection.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps
  • Supports all Google domains
  • Smart fallback to Google Maps web app
  • Zero data collection
  • Works on iOS and macOS
Features
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Mapper opens Google Maps links, directions, addresses, and map thumbnails from Safari directly in Apple Maps, so you can stop copying and pasting addresses. Key features: - Redirect Google Maps links, addresses, direction buttons, and map thumbnails directly to Apple Maps. - Support every Google domain (google.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc.) on iOS and macOS. - Smart fallbacks: if Mapper can’t resolve a link, you’ll land on the Google Maps web app and then automatically redirect to Apple Maps. - Zero data collection: Mapper only scans for map links on Google search pages and never stores personal or location data. How it works: - Install Mapper and enable the extension in Settings → Safari → Extensions. - Browse to Google in Safari. - Tap any map link, directions button, or thumbnail. - Mapper grabs the address or search term and opens Apple Maps with a single tap. Mapper is built and maintained by a solo indie developer, ensuring it stays lightweight, reliable, and up-to-date. If you love Mapper, please consider leaving a rating or review. For questions or feedback, tap the Contact link within the Mapper app.

Screenshots

Data Jar4 screens
Mapper for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Data Jar at Free against Mapper for Safari's $1.99. Data Jar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). Mapper for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Data Jar is free to download; Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Data Jar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mapper for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Data Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 857 and 563 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Data Jar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mapper for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, Mapper for Safari every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Data Jar versus Mapper for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData JarMapper for Safari
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (857 ratings) — better4.2 (563 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings857 — better563
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringAlex Kitcoff

Customer experience

Data Jar

All ratings857 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%

Mapper for Safari

All ratings563 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative28.2%

User reviews

Data Jar

From 857 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Indispensable app for Shortcuts
  • 👍 Powerful and versatile data storage
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable data store
  • 💡 Unique solution for Shortcuts
  • 🤖 Essential for advanced Shortcuts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with large data
  • ⏱️ Slow read/write access at times
  • 🗂️ Difficulty managing large number of values

Mapper for Safari

From 563 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Seamless redirection to Apple Maps
  • 💡 Solves a common frustration
  • 🔒 Respects user privacy
  • 🤑 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or unreliable performance
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions or setup process
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality beyond Google Maps redirection
  • 💸 Paid app that doesn't always work

Bugs and requests

Data Jar

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Files getting automatically deleted with large numbers
  • Issues with saving base64 encoded images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add individual values to existing dictionaries
  • Device-specific variables
  • Folder organization for values
  • Boolean action to set values
  • Widget support

Mapper for Safari

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Redirects to incorrect or undefined locations
  • Stops working after OS updates
  • Doesn't work with Google Maps app installed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more mapping services (e.g., Waze)
  • Ability to set Apple Maps as default for all links
  • Compatibility with more browsers/platforms

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Data Jar

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Data Jar free?
Data Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Data Jar or Mapper for Safari?
Data Jar is rated higher. Data Jar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 from 563 ratings.
Do Data Jar or Mapper for Safari have ads?
Neither Data Jar nor Mapper for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Jar or Mapper for Safari?
Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, and Mapper for Safari every 3 days. Most recently, Data Jar was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mapper for Safari on October 16, 2026.

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