Livlymaps vs Map Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Livlymaps
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Ask Earth a question. Livlymaps finds the answer and shows it on an interactive globe. Ask about places, history, nature, routes, events, or anything earth-bound. Livlymaps turns the answer into a map — so you see the world, not a wall of text. THE WORLD TODAY Stay on top of what’s happening across the planet — major news, events, and emerging hazards, mapped as they unfold. A live picture of Earth right now, with no question needed. ANSWERS THAT BECOME MAPS Every question builds its own interactive map. Livlymaps chooses how an answer is best shown — as places, areas, routes, heatmaps, or thematic layers from real-world and country-level data — so the map always fits the question. GROUNDED IN REAL SOURCES Livlymaps always tries trusted data sources first. When a question can’t be covered that way, it falls back to web search or model knowledge. In every case, results include clear attribution, so you can see exactly where the data comes from. MAPS YOU BUILD Every question becomes a layer on the map. Keep asking to add information, filter what you see, and grow a richer picture of a place. Save your maps, come back to them, and collaborate with others. ALWAYS EXPANDING New data sources and map capabilities keep shipping — so Livlymaps can answer more of the world’s questions over time.
Map Maker
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Create beautiful custom maps of your favorite places. Map Maker lets you build curated local guides with pins, photos, ratings, and notes — then share them as stunning images. Whether it's your favorite coffee spots, a weekend travel itinerary, or hidden gems only locals know, your maps tell the story. ▸ BUILD YOUR PERFECT MAP Create unlimited themed maps for any occasion. • Drop pins — search places, use your location, or browse the Discover tab • Add rich details — notes, photos, star ratings, and categories • Choose your style — Standard, Satellite, Dark, Muted, Vibrant, or Terrain • Organize by category — Food, Drinks, Shopping, Nature, Entertainment, and Custom ▸ DISCOVER PLACES NEARBY Find and save great spots without leaving the app. • Browse 8 categories — restaurants, coffee, bars, shopping, parks, museums, gyms, hotels • Search by city — explore destinations before you visit • One-tap save — add any place directly to your maps • Distance sorting — see what's closest to you right now ▸ SHARE YOUR GUIDES Turn your maps into beautiful shareable images. • Export as image — share on Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messages • Full-quality export — no watermark with Premium • Link sharing — send your map to anyone • No app required — recipients see your guide instantly ▸ PRICING FREE: • 3 maps with up to 25 pins each • 1 photo per pin • Standard map style • Share with watermark PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Map Maker Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly: $3.99/month Premium Annual: $19.99/year (Save 58%) — includes 7-day free trial Unlimited maps & pins. 5 premium map styles. 4 photos per pin. Full-quality image export. Zero ads. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://mapmaker.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://mapmaker.bulpara.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Livlymaps at none against Map Maker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Livlymaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Map Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Livlymaps | Map Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Barri | BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Livlymaps
- Basic Plan$4.991 Month
- Pro Plan$9.991 Month
- Pro+$19.991 Month
Map Maker
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year









