Open Location vs MapTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MapTools
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GPS tracking, map measurements and GPS data, all in one app at a very affordable price! Discover MapTools, the evolution of MapPath: an enhanced app with new features, a more modern and intuitive interface, and Google Maps as its map provider for an even better experience. Whether you enjoy hiking, running, skiing, cycling, or simply exploring your surroundings, MapTools is the perfect companion for all your activities. Record your tracks, measure distances and areas directly on the map, and access real-time data from your GPS and your device’s sensors. MapTools is your all-in-one mapping toolkit, right in your pocket! TRACK AND ANALYZE YOUR ACTIVITIES Record your journeys, view your routes on the map, and explore detailed statistics to analyze your activities. - Record tracks in the background, even when your device is locked or you are using other apps. - View your tracks directly on the map. - Check distance, altitude, average speed, elevation gain and loss, kilometer markers, and much more. - Analyze your performance with graphs showing speed, altitude, vertical speed, and weather data over time. - Record multi-stage tracks and resume tracking another day or from a different location. - Follow your position and heading in real time on the map. - Record multiple tracks simultaneously. - Split your tracks to isolate the sections you are interested in. EASILY MEASURE DISTANCES AND AREAS Quickly calculate distances, areas, and circumferences directly on the map using simple and precise tools. - Measure distances by placing successive points on the map. - Calculate the area and perimeter of any region. - Draw measurements directly on the map with your finger or a stylus. - Easily view and manage your measurements on the map. Whether you are planning a hike, measuring a plot of land, or estimating the distance between two locations, MapTools offers a practical and intuitive solution. EXPLORE YOUR GPS AND SENSOR DATA Access a wide range of information from your device in real time. - GPS: geographic coordinates, altitude, speed, heading, and positioning accuracy. - Built-in sensors: atmospheric pressure and magnetic heading, depending on your device’s capabilities. - Weather: access weather data for your current location (Internet connection required). A useful tool for outdoor activities and for exploring and understanding your device’s data. SYNC, IMPORT AND EXPORT YOUR DATA Keep your data organized and easily exchange it with other compatible apps. - Your tracks and measurements are automatically synchronized across your devices via iCloud. - Tag your tracks and measurements to organize them and find them more easily. - Import and export Tracks in GPX or KML format. - Import and export Measurements in KML format. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Adapt MapTools to your habits and preferences. - Choose your preferred measurement units. - Select your preferred Google Maps map type. - Enable dark mode and customize the app’s main color. Note: Continuous use of GPS in the background may significantly reduce battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Open Location at Free against MapTools's $0.99. Open Location also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MapTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Open Location is free to download; MapTools costs $0.99 up front. Open Location sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Open Location ships an update every 3 weeks, MapTools monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Location | MapTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hoereth | Julien Rozé |
In-app purchases
Open Location
- Unlock all Features$3.99
MapTools
No in-app purchases









