Comparison

time+position vs Map Switch

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

Head to head
About

time+position

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Convert map links and coordinates
  • Supports multiple map apps
  • Handles various coordinate formats
  • Location preview
  • Link generation for services
  • Conversion history
Features
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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.

Screenshots

time+position3 screens
Map Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
time+position versus Map Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertime+positionMap Switch
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeredoardo biagioniErminio Ricciardi

In-app purchases

None

time+position

No in-app purchases

None

Map Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is time+position free?
time+position is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Switch free?
Map Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do time+position or Map Switch have ads?
Neither time+position nor Map Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, time+position or Map Switch?
time+position ships an update monthly, and Map Switch every 3 months. Most recently, time+position was updated on October 29, 2026 and Map Switch on November 1, 2026.

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