Comparison

vir2play vs MapRank

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

Head to head
About

vir2play

Features
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vir2store offers the most advanced platform for digital signage applications and brand experiences in terms of advanced features and unmatched usability. vir2play supports a wide range of different media, such as videos, images, PDF, RSS feeds or free text, allows easy creation of animations or effects and includes interactivity options to cover any installation for your customers' experience. The all-new vir2cloud platform is a brand new development. The focus has been placed on usability and optimising performance. In addition, many improvements (such as the iPad tablet version, the all-new shAir or the new media control) have been added. vir2play is available for both tvOS and iOS. All playlists are automatically available in on-screen menus: on the Apple TV using the remote control, on iOS devices as a touch menu. Media content is easily arranged in playlists by the vir2cloud editor and distributed to all connected mediaplayer. Create interactive applications for iPads and Apple TVs yourself. A very powerful remote management allows you to configure and monitor all components and playback quality via vir2cloud - the load, memory usage, connected screens or sensors but also the currently running campaign. NOTE: Access to the media players is only possible via vir2cloud. Licenses must be purchased separately.

About

MapRank

Visualize your local search visibility with heatmaps that show where your business ranks on Google Maps and Local Search. Identify areas where competitors outperform you and optimize your SEO efforts for maximum customer reach.

Highlights
  • Google Maps ranking heatmaps
  • Track multiple keywords
  • Identify competitor weak zones
  • Monitor ranking changes
  • Optimize local SEO efforts
  • Visualize customer search results
Features
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MapRank helps local businesses see exactly where they show up and where they don't on Google Maps and Local Google Search. Stop guessing whether your Google Business Profile is actually visible to nearby customers. MapRank scans your service area block by block and shows your ranking on a color-coded heatmap, so you know precisely where you're winning and where competitors are beating you. What you can do with MapRank: - See your Google Maps ranking across your entire service area on a visual heatmap - Track multiple keywords to understand how you rank for different services - Spot weak zones where competitors outrank you - Monitor ranking changes over time with recurring scans - Make smarter decisions about where to focus your local SEO efforts - Know exactly what your customers see when they search — before they do MapRank is built for local business owners, service-area businesses, and marketing freelancers who need to stop flying blind on local search visibility. MapRank requires location data only to define your scan area and generate ranking grids. Your location is never shared or sold. Because if customers can't find you, they're finding someone else. Subscription Information MapRank offers a Free plan (2 keywords, 2 scans/month, 5×5 grid) and MapRank Pro ($9.99/weekly or $149.99/year) with expanded keywords, scan frequency, and larger grids. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.maprank.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.maprank.app/terms

Screenshots

vir2play4 screens
MapRank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vir2play at none against MapRank's 3. MapRank's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. MapRank sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. vir2play asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vir2play ships an update every 2 months, MapRank every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
vir2play versus MapRank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametervir2playMapRank
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developervir2store GmbHDavid Castillo

In-app purchases

None

vir2play

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MapRank

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$24.991 Month
  • Premium Annual - Best Value7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is vir2play free?
vir2play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapRank free?
MapRank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do vir2play or MapRank have ads?
Neither vir2play nor MapRank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vir2play or MapRank?
vir2play ships an update every 2 months, and MapRank every 10 days. Most recently, vir2play was updated on October 19, 2026 and MapRank on October 28, 2026.

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