IUPI Map vs Mar Azul
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IUPI Map
Navigate the University of Puerto Rico's Río Piedras campus with this interactive map. Discover buildings, learn their history, and find points of interest. A project from the University Archive and Computing Development Center.
- Interactive campus map
- Building information
- Historical details
- Points of interest locator
- University project
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IUPI Map is your guide to the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus. Explore the map, search for any place and walk there without getting lost. A project from the Archivo Universitario and the Centro de Desarrollo y Consultoría Computacional of the Río Piedras Campus. You can see all the campus' places on a full-screen map • Search by name, acronym or description • Filter by type of place: buildings, murals, sculptures and more • Save your favorite places • Get walking directions from your location to the place you choose • View each place's photos full screen and zoom in • Read the story behind the buildings and the people they are named after • Share a place with one tap Version 3.0 is completely redesigned: a large map, a sliding panel and a clear list. It works on iPhone and iPad, with dark mode, in Spanish and English. The app uses your location only while it is open, to show where you are and to calculate walking routes. If you prefer not to share it, everything else still works.
Mar Azul
Access the latest content, connect with an online community, and receive inspiration. Watch or listen to messages, stay updated on news and events, and share content with friends. Participate in the 5K Mar Azul movement by discovering its purpose, registering, and accessing preparation resources.
- Watch or listen to messages
- Stay updated on news and events
- Share content with friends
- Join the 5K Mar Azul movement
- Register for the race
- Access exclusive preparation resources
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Access the latest content from Mar Azul. Connect with our online community. Receive inspiration anytime, anywhere. With this app you can: - Watch or listen to our messages wherever you are - Stay up to date with news, events, and important notifications - Share your favorite content with friends and family - And now, be part of the 5K Mar Azul movement! Discover the purpose behind the race, register your team, and access exclusive resources to help you prepare. Mobile app version: 6.22.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mar Azul at 5.0 against IUPI Map's 4.5. Mar Azul also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mar Azul holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 33 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
IUPI Map ships an update every 39 months, Mar Azul every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | IUPI Map | Mar Azul |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Corrada | Comunidad Mar Azul Inc. |
Customer experience
IUPI Map
Mar Azul
In-app purchases
IUPI Map
No in-app purchases
Mar Azul
No in-app purchases
