# LocalMagnifier vs Map Across

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalMagnifier at none against Map Across's 5. LocalMagnifier also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Map Across's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Across sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. LocalMagnifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LocalMagnifier against 5.0 for Map Across. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalMagnifier has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

LocalMagnifier ships an update every 13 months, Map Across fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalMagnifier | Map Across |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localmagnifier/id1504852825/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-across-multiple-places/id6748239882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LocalMagnifier Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504852824) | [Yue Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818433170) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalMagnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localmagnifier/id1504852825)

Discover local information, activities, and community happenings. Whether you're new to a city, visiting, or a daily commuter, this app helps you explore your surroundings. Find out what's happening where you live, work, and play.

**Highlights:** Discover local information, Find activities and places, Community information, Explore new neighborhoods, Navigate towns, Stay updated on local happenings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map Across

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-across-multiple-places/id6748239882)

Discover locations where multiple points of interest overlap, allowing you to plan efficient trips. Search for combinations of places like bars and cinemas, or landmarks and museums, to find areas where you can experience them all in one visit. The app supports advanced search logic and precise distance calculations for accurate results.

**Highlights:** Find overlapping points of interest, Advanced search logic with AND/OR, Precise geospatial calculations, Supports walking and driving distances, Export results to Apple Maps, Ad-free and privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan (1 Week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly to Lifetime Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalMagnifier free?

LocalMagnifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Map Across free?

Map Across is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LocalMagnifier or Map Across?

Map Across is rated higher. LocalMagnifier averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Map Across averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LocalMagnifier or Map Across have ads?

LocalMagnifier shows ads; Map Across does not.

### Which is updated more often, LocalMagnifier or Map Across?

LocalMagnifier ships an update every 13 months, and Map Across fortnightly. Most recently, LocalMagnifier was updated on October 20, 2026 and Map Across on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*