Comparison

Photo Map vs Statedex

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

Head to head
About

Photo Map

This app uses your photo library to create a visual map of your travels, highlighting memories from each location. Rediscover past adventures and share your journey with customizable maps.

Highlights
  • Map travel history using photos
  • Scan photo library for trip locations
  • Rediscover trips by state/country
  • Highlight favorite photo from each trip
  • Frame photos with location outlines
  • Share customizable travel maps
Features
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-- LET YOUR PHOTOS TELL THE STORY -- You've been to a lot of places and taken a lot of pictures. Photo Map uses your photo library to tell the story of the places you've visited and the adventures you've had. -- REDISCOVER YOUR FAVORITE TRIPS -- Photo Map automatically scans your Photo Library to find photos from each of your trips. Rediscover your epic journeys and weekend escapes by state, country, province, or territory. -- HIGHLIGHT YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES -- Highlight your favorite photo from each trip or stop on your journey. Frame each photo in the unmistakable outline of the place it was taken. -- SHARE YOUR STORY WITH CUSTOMIZABLE MAPS -- Your photos tell the perfect story of your journey. Tell the world where you went and what you did by sharing an image of your map. -- FIND INSPIRATION AND FILL OUT YOUR MAP -- There's hundreds of places to visit, and you're just getting started. Find the inspiration you need to book your next adventure! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy

About

Statedex

Features
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Statedex turns your photo library into a map of everywhere you've been. Pick a photo and Statedex reads the location stored in it, then automatically marks the U.S. state where it was taken. No manual check-ins, no typing - just add a photo and watch your map fill in. HOW IT WORKS - Choose a photo from your library - Statedex reads the photo's embedded GPS location on your device - The matching state lights up on your interactive map of all 50 states - Hit milestones as you collect more states FEATURES - Interactive map of all 50 U.S. states - Automatic state detection from your photos - Travel timeline of when you visited each state - Milestones and unlocks as your collection grows - Everything stays on your device PRIVACY FIRST Statedex works without an account. Your visited states are stored only on your device. We don't run analytics, we don't show ads, and we never upload your photos. How many states can you collect?

Screenshots

Photo Map4 screens
Statedex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Statedex at none against Photo Map's 2. Statedex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Photo Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Statedex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Photo Map versus Statedex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto MapStatedex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdYanwei Yang

Bugs and requests

Photo Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos not showing up on map
  • Scrolling issues when selecting photos
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect location mapping

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more countries/regions
  • Allow multiple photos per location
  • Ability to edit/resize photos
  • Sync across devices
  • Itinerary/trip planning features

Statedex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Photo Map

Subscriptions1
  • Explorer Pack$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Explorer Pack$7.99
None

Statedex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Map free?
Photo Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Statedex free?
Statedex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Map or Statedex have ads?
Neither Photo Map nor Statedex shows ads.

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