# Irth vs M.A.P.S.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Irth at none against M.A.P.S.'s 7. Irth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (160 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M.A.P.S. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Irth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Irth against 4.2 for M.A.P.S.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Irth has 160 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Irth | M.A.P.S. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irth-birth-without-bias/id1537466974/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps/id6479961555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Narrative Nation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537467097) | [Affiance Systems Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737673723) |

## What reviewers say

### Irth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irth-birth-without-bias/id1537466974)

This app provides a platform for mothers of color to share and find reviews of maternity care providers and hospitals. It aims to empower Black and brown families by highlighting safe and supportive care options and driving accountability in the healthcare system.

**Highlights:** Crowd-sourced reviews of doctors and hospitals, Filters for race, ethnicity, income, and sexual orientation, Reviews in English and Spanish, Icons for maternal and infant death reports, Expert insights from birth professionals, Share your birth and postpartum experiences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### M.A.P.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps/id6479961555)

This app offers tools and advice to strengthen marriages and family life. It features expert tips, community forums, private chat, creative storytelling, an AI assistant, and a shared calendar. Engage with polls and brain teasers to enhance connection and understanding.

**Highlights:** Marriage tips and advice, Community forums, Private chat for partners, AI-powered assistant, Shared calendar, Story creation tool, Brain teasers and polls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5.99/mo Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| $9.99/mo Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Irth free?

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

### Is M.A.P.S. free?

M.A.P.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Irth or M.A.P.S.?

Irth is rated higher. Irth averages 4.3 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while M.A.P.S. averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Irth or M.A.P.S. have ads?

M.A.P.S. shows ads; Irth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Irth or M.A.P.S.?

Irth ships an update fortnightly, and M.A.P.S. fortnightly. Most recently, Irth was updated on October 23, 2026 and M.A.P.S. on October 10, 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.*