time+position vs Map Switch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
time+position
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time+position reports the numbers for position, speed, and altitude, if available and as known to your device. If location is turned off or unavailable, the app reports the current time. Units may be set to nautical (default), metric, or statute (miles). All this is completely free, including no ads and no paid upgrades. I developed the app for myself, and am making it available in case there is broader interest. I do not collect any information from this app. This app also offers an option to mark a location and shows the distance from the mark, and the average speed and direction since the location was marked. time+position can display on a red screen to preserve night vision if the app is started at night. Before time+position can be used, users must agree to a disclaimer -- I am not perfect, and neither is this app.
Map Switch
Easily convert map links and coordinates between various navigation apps. Share locations, preview them on a map, and generate compatible links for your preferred service. Supports multiple coordinate formats and includes a history feature for recent conversions.
- Convert map links and coordinates
- Supports multiple map apps
- Handles various coordinate formats
- Location preview
- Link generation for services
- Conversion history
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Open any place in your preferred map app. Share or paste a map link, coordinates, or a location code. Map Switch finds the place, previews it on a map, and creates links for compatible services. Supports Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps, HERE WeGo, TomTom, and many more apps. Use DD, DMS, and DMM coordinates, plus UTM, MGRS, Plus Codes, Geohash, and other geographic formats. History lets you find, rename, and reopen recent conversions. You can also copy coordinates or share a place as text or a customizable map card. No account and no tracking. Some short links may require a connection to the service that created them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: time+position at monthly against Map Switch's every 3 months. time+position also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
time+position ships an update monthly, Map Switch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | time+position | Map Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | edoardo biagioni | Erminio Ricciardi |
In-app purchases
time+position
No in-app purchases
Map Switch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do time+position or Map Switch have ads?
Which is updated more often, time+position or Map Switch?
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