Comparison

Open Location vs MapSwitch

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

Head to head
About

Open Location

Seamlessly share locations between your favorite map and navigation apps. Easily send points of interest, contacts, or geo-tagged media to apps like Google Maps, Uber, or Outdooractive. Combine your existing navigation tools in novel ways.

Highlights
  • Share locations between different map apps
  • Supports various data types (contacts, photos, GPX, KML)
  • Integrates with numerous navigation and map services
  • Streamlined iOS share extension
  • Combines existing apps in new ways
Features
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Map Switcher App in form of a streamlined iOS-share-extension. There are many good apps for navigation and map display. Unfortunately, it's currently not possible to exchange locations between different map apps. However, most apps offer the option to share a location. And that's precisely where this app comes in. You share a location and then select the "OPEN LOCATION" action provided by this app. EXAMPLE USAGE: I found a point of interest on Google Maps or Yelp. I share it via the "OPEN LOCATION..." action. Then I choose e.g. 'TomTom', because this might be my favorite app for car navigation. Or I could choose 'UBER' to order a ride. Or maybe 'Outdooractive' to hike to this location. Et cetera, etc... Everyone should be able to find good use of combining his/her existing apps with each other in new ways. SUPPORTED DATA TYPES: - contacts (vCard) - geo-tagged photos & movies - geo: links - GPX waypoints - ICS / ICAL events - KML placemarks - Plus Codes - textual coordinates - Wikipedia pages SUPPORTED APPS: - Apple Maps - Citymapper - CoMaps - Direkto - Google Earth - Google Maps - Guru Maps - here - Komoot - Lyft - Magic Earth - MapOut - maps.me - Organic Maps - OsmAnd Maps - Outdooractive - Pocket Earth - Scenic Motorcycle Navigation - Sygic - TomTom Go - UBER - Waze - What3Words - Wigemo - Yelp

About

MapSwitch

Effortlessly convert map links between various services like Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze. Share locations seamlessly with friends and colleagues, regardless of their preferred mapping application. Features include smart detection, quick conversion, and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Convert links between Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Bing Maps
  • Smart detection of map service URLs
  • Lightning-fast, real-time conversion
  • Intuitive interface with visual indicators
  • Convenient home screen widgets
  • Comprehensive location support (coordinates, addresses)
  • Share and export converted links
Features
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Map Switch - Open map links in your favourite map service Transform your map experience with Map Switch, the ultimate tool for converting between Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Bing Maps and more with small fee for great income. if you're sharing locations with friends who prefer different map services or need to access your favorite spots across platforms, Map Switch makes it all. It can be helpful for carPlay users. INSTANT CONVERSION ACROSS ALL MAJOR MAP SERVICES • Convert Apple Maps links to Google Maps with one tap • Transform Google Maps URLs to Apple Maps seamlessly • Switch between Bing Maps and other platforms instantly • Support for all major map URL formats and short links SMART DETECTION Map Switch intelligently detects your map service automatically: • Recognizes Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Bing Maps URLs instantly • Handles short URLs and expanded links with ease • Auto-expands Google Maps short links automatically • Processes Apple Maps short links efficiently LIGHTNING-FAST CONVERSION • Real-time URL conversion as you type • Instant platform detection and conversion • No waiting time - see results immediately BEAUTIFUL, INTUITIVE INTERFACE • Clean, modern design that's easy to use • Simple one-tap conversion process • Visual platform indicators with color coding • Responsive design that works on all iPhone. CONVENIENT WIDGET SUPPORT • Add Map Switch widgets to your home screen • Quick access to recent conversions • Configure widgets for your preferred target platform • Tap widgets to instantly open the app with conversion data COMPREHENSIVE LOCATION SUPPORT • Convert coordinates-based locations • Handle address and place name queries • Process complex map URLs with multiple parameters • Support for international locations and addresses SHARE AND EXPORT OPTIONS • Copy converted URLs to clipboard instantly • Share converted links via Messages, Mail, or other apps • Open converted maps directly in your preferred app • Export and save your favorite conversions RECENT CONVERSIONS HISTORY • Keep track of your last 10 conversions • Quick access to previously converted URLs • Tap to reuse any previous conversion • Automatic cleanup of old entries LOCATION PREVIEW FEATURES • See your location on an interactive map before converting • Preview coordinates and address information • Verify location accuracy before sharing • Interactive map view with zoom and pan PERFECT FOR EVERYONE • Travelers sharing locations with international friends • Professionals sending meeting locations to clients • Families coordinating meetups across different devices • Anyone who needs to bridge the gap between map services WHY CHOOSE MAP SWITCH? PAY ONCE PER YEAR Cut of the headach and enjoy the service for a year with two weeks full free UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Works with all major map services and URL formats. No matter which map app your friends or colleagues use, Map Switch ensures everyone can access the same location. TIME-SAVING EFFICIENCY Stop manually recreating locations in different map apps. Map Switch does the work for you in seconds, saving you valuable time and frustration. RELIABLE ACCURACY Our advanced parsing algorithms ensure that converted locations maintain their precision and accuracy across all platforms. PRIVACY-FOCUSED Your location data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share your personal information or conversion history. PERFECT FOR: • Business professionals sharing meeting locations • Travelers coordinating with international contacts • Families planning trips and meetups • Real estate agents sharing property locations • Delivery drivers converting customer addresses • Event organizers sharing venue information • Anyone who uses multiple map services Privacy Policy and Terms&Conditions - https://agiloapp.com/terms-of-use/ - https://agiloapp.com/privacy-policy/ LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Open Location3 screens
MapSwitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Location at 94% against MapSwitch's 40%. Open Location also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). MapSwitch's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Open Location sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapSwitch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapSwitch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Open Location's written reviews are positive against 40% of MapSwitch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Location ships an update every 3 weeks, MapSwitch every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Open Location versus MapSwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen LocationMapSwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HoerethPavly Paules

Customer experience

Open Location

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

MapSwitch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Open Location

One-time1
  • Unlock all Features$3.99
4 purchases

MapSwitch

Subscriptions3
  • Subscribe for One Week$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Conversions Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is Open Location free?
Open Location is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapSwitch free?
MapSwitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open Location or MapSwitch?
MapSwitch is rated higher. Open Location averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MapSwitch averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Open Location or MapSwitch have ads?
Neither Open Location nor MapSwitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Location or MapSwitch?
Open Location ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapSwitch every 6 days. Most recently, Open Location was updated on October 3, 2026 and MapSwitch on October 1, 2026.

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