# Hermes vs MAPPING

The clearest difference is rating: MAPPING at 5.0 against Hermes's 3.0. MAPPING also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). Hermes's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hermes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and MAPPING sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MAPPING holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Hermes's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAPPING's.

Hermes ships an update every 11 months, MAPPING every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hermes | MAPPING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermes-notification-manager/id1547179180/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapping-emotional-diary/id6449414589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funk-iSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438852957) | [Empty.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587200611) |

## What reviewers say

### Hermes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermes-notification-manager/id1547179180)

This app forwards notifications from your Mac to your iPhone using a cloud-based service. It offers an easy-to-use API and a dedicated email address for integration into automated workflows. Customize forwarding rules to filter notifications and ensure only important alerts reach your device.

**Highlights:** Mac to iPhone notification forwarding, Cloud-based service, Easy-to-use API, Dedicated email address for integration, Customizable forwarding rules, Smart filtering per app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Semi-Annual Subscription | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


### MAPPING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapping-emotional-diary/id6449414589)

Record memories and photos on a map with this emotional diary app. Easily revisit past locations, create custom maps, and share moments with loved ones. Discover local events and places to visit, all while keeping your data securely stored.

**Highlights:** Record locations with photos and text, Decorate map with colored markers and emojis, View and search photos in a separate album, Check past records by location, Cloud-based data storage for recovery, Calendar view for easy access to past records, Shared album function for families, Discover local events and places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Palette | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hermes free?

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

### Is MAPPING free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hermes or MAPPING?

MAPPING is rated higher. Hermes averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MAPPING averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hermes or MAPPING have ads?

Neither Hermes nor MAPPING shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hermes or MAPPING?

Hermes ships an update every 11 months, and MAPPING every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hermes was updated on November 3, 2026 and MAPPING on November 3, 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.*