# TextJam vs Mapper for Safari

The clearest difference is price: TextJam at Free against Mapper for Safari's $1.99. TextJam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Mapper for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (563 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TextJam is free to download; Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 up front. TextJam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mapper for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

TextJam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 563 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TextJam's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mapper for Safari's.

TextJam ships an update every 2 days, Mapper for Safari every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextJam | Mapper for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textjam/id1548174259/reviews)** | [4.2 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapper-for-safari/id1589391989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **563** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whizbang](https://appshunter.io/developer/478553656) | [Alex Kitcoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348935577) |

## What reviewers say

### TextJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textjam/id1548174259)

This app offers a vast array of text manipulation tools to reformat, encode, and stylize your words. Easily transform text for social media, messaging, or any other application with over 80 unique functions. Save your favorites and enjoy a seamless experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Over 80 text transformations, One-tap text copy, Save favorite transformations, Support for chat and social apps, Night/Light mode support, Cross-device copy, Language conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bitcoin Logo 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banner 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doge Logo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doge dog - remove app promo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doge Logo Boxed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bitcoin Heavy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dogecoin Logo Heavy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bitcoin Boxed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unscramble All Text | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unscrambler | $2.99 | one-time |


### Mapper for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapper-for-safari/id1589391989)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Utilities, #185 Top Paid (US App Store)

This Safari extension automatically redirects Google Maps links to open directly in Apple Maps. It supports all Google domains and provides smart fallbacks, ensuring a seamless transition without any data collection.

**Highlights:** Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps, Supports all Google domains, Smart fallback to Google Maps web app, Zero data collection, Works on iOS and macOS

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Seamless redirection to Apple Maps
- 💡 Solves a common frustration
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or unreliable performance
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or setup process
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality beyond Google Maps redirection
- 💸 Paid app that doesn't always work

**Reported bugs**

- Redirects to incorrect or undefined locations
- Stops working after OS updates
- Doesn't work with Google Maps app installed

**Requested features**

- Support for more mapping services (e.g., Waze)
- Ability to set Apple Maps as default for all links
- Compatibility with more browsers/platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextJam free?

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

### Is Mapper for Safari free?

Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TextJam or Mapper for Safari?

TextJam is rated higher. TextJam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 from 563 ratings.

### Do TextJam or Mapper for Safari have ads?

Neither TextJam nor Mapper for Safari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextJam or Mapper for Safari?

TextJam ships an update every 2 days, and Mapper for Safari every 3 days. Most recently, TextJam was updated on June 1, 2026 and Mapper for Safari on September 23, 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.*
