# MemoryMaps vs NearbyNext

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearbyNext at none against MemoryMaps's 1. NearbyNext also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). MemoryMaps's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MemoryMaps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. NearbyNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MemoryMaps against 5.0 for NearbyNext. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemoryMaps | NearbyNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorymaps/id1556156802/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearbynext-local-events-map/id6443922574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MemoryMaps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533587958) | [NearbyNext LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650619846) |

## What reviewers say

### MemoryMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorymaps/id1556156802)

Discover and share personal memories tied to locations and experiences. Build a personalized map of your life's journey and explore the memories of others from around the world. Connect with friends and share your unique story.

**Highlights:** Personalized MemoryMap link, Clustering for easy memory viewing, Comment chats within memories, Follow friends' memories, Search for user MemoryMaps, Share to Instagram

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoryMaps Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### NearbyNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearbynext-local-events-map/id6443922574)

Discover local events happening near you with an interactive map. Filter by event type and availability, or search for specific activities. Get directions, ticket links, and add events to your calendar.

**Highlights:** Interactive event map, Event type filtering, Time range filters, Search functionality, Get directions, Ticket purchasing links, Add to calendar

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MemoryMaps free?

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

### Is NearbyNext free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MemoryMaps or NearbyNext?

NearbyNext is rated higher. MemoryMaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while NearbyNext averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MemoryMaps or NearbyNext have ads?

Neither MemoryMaps nor NearbyNext shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MemoryMaps or NearbyNext?

MemoryMaps ships an update every 9 days, and NearbyNext every 9 days. Most recently, MemoryMaps was updated on October 27, 2026 and NearbyNext on October 12, 2026.

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