map vs CUBE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
map
Create and edit aerial survey missions with advanced waypoint control and elevation data integration. Supports multiple export formats for popular drone software and offers various mission types including 2D, 3D, and circular paths.
- Create and edit mission waypoints on map
- Save and load missions in iCloud (CSV format)
- KML/KMZ export for Google Maps, DJI Pilot, DJI Fly
- CSV export for hdrpano, Litchi
- Import KML/KMZ for precise AGL
- Multiple mission types (2D, 3D, Circle, Inception)
- Elevation data from Open Topo Data and local DEM servers
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Photogrammetry & AGL Mission Planner Map Creator is a professional mission planning tool for photogrammetry, mapping and inspection flights. Create precise AGL (Above Ground Level) flight missions directly on the map with advanced elevation support and flexible grid geometries. Mission Planning Create, edit and visualize waypoints directly on the map: - Flat 2D or true AGL missions with 3D elevation and triangulation - Cross-grid and custom flight paths - Adaptive pitch based on altitude - Smooth flight path algorithms for safe and efficient missions Mission Types - 2D / AGL Grid Mission (cross paths supported) - Orthophoto Cross Mission with elevation - 3D Spherical Mission (double helix, adaptive pitch) - Circle Mission with adaptive pitch - Inception Mission - Vertical Mission with elevation support Elevation & Terrain Data High-quality terrain data ensures precise AGL calculations for every waypoint: Built-in elevation datasets (OpenTopoData): - ASTER 30 m - EU-DEM 25 m - NED 10 m (North America) - GPXZ Advanced users: - Local DEM server support (OpenTopoData, Swisstopo 2 m / 0.5 m, GeoTIFF) - Per-waypoint AGL transformation using high-resolution terrain models Import & Export Maximum compatibility with industry-standard tools: Export (high-resolution elevation for all waypoints) - KMZ for DJI Pilot & DJI Fly - KML for Google Maps & Map Creator import - CSV for hdrpano, Litchi & Litchi Pilot Import - KML to add precise AGL to existing missions - KMZ / WPML from DJI Pilot 2, DJI Fly or other providers DJI Fly / Pilot Workflow - Direct KMZ mission transfer using my DJIKMZInjector macOS/Windows - Seamless integration with DJI remote controllers iCloud Support - Save and load missions via iCloud - CSV-based mission storage for easy sharing and versioning Compatibility - CSV format fully compatible with Litchi Flight Hub - Optimized for iOS 26 and macOS 26 Credits Elevation data powered by OpenTopoData Thanks to Andrew for providing open elevation services. More details: Visit map-creator.com
CUBE
Create visually stunning videos and photos with unique, real-time effects inspired by popular movies. Apply motion trails, LiDAR-generated particles, and liquid metal transformations to your content. Easily customize and capture in Full HD.
- Motion Trail Effect
- LiDAR Scanning Effect
- Matrix Effect
- Liquid Metal Effect
- Real-time effect application
- Customizable effects
- Full HD video capture
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Motion Trail Effect: Inspired by "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners", CUBE copies the trail effect when David using the Sandevistan implant. LiDAR Scanning Effect: Sample real-time images and depth maps created by LiDAR Scanner to generate 3D particles (point clouds). Up to 3,000,000 points can be generated. Mixing the 3D particles with real-world scenes will make you feel like entering a surreal world. Matrix Effect: Inspired by Code Rain from the movie "The Matrix". This time, blue pill or red pill? Liquid Metal Effect: Take a trip back to 1991 and become the Terminator T-1000 of the movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by James Cameron. CUBE is an app that combines the powerful capabilities of Metal and ARKit, allowing you to easily create fun videos and photos with real-time effects. Using CUBE, you can: - Instantly switch between effects - Apply effects to people, background or entire image - Customize effects with a range of options - Capture Full HD & High Bitrate Videos Body segmentation is only supported on iPhone XR/XS (A12) and above. LiDAR Scanning is supported on devices with LiDAR Scanner. Support for new features of iOS 16: - Enable HDR by default: HDR is enabled by default on devices running iOS 16, allowing photos and videos to have improved dynamic range. - Introduce 2K photo mode: Photos can be taken at a resolution of 2880 * 1620 for improved clarity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CUBE at 83% against map's 0%. CUBE also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.3). map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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
CUBE is free to download; map costs $29.99 up front. CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. map asks for nothing beyond the download.
CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBE has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of map's written reviews are positive against 83% of CUBE's.
map ships an update every 3 months, CUBE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | map | CUBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kilian Eisenegger | 银凯 朱 |
Customer experience
map
CUBE
In-app purchases
map
No in-app purchases
CUBE
- Matrix Effect$1.99
- LiDAR Scanning Effect$1.99
- Liquid Metal Effect$1.99









