HipMaps vs Princeton Campus Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HipMaps
Create and share custom maps highlighting specific locations with personalized comments and branding. Guests can access directions, websites, and view their real-time location on the curated map.
- Create custom maps with highlighted locations
- Add personalized comments and branding
- Guests get directions and website links
- Real-time location tracking on curated maps
- Printable and interactive map options
- Visually engaging designs
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HipMaps - custom maps with an interactive companion app – is a personalized itinerary, helping guests & visitors experience the destination like a local while easily navigating to every place they need to be. Include only the places that you want to highlight on your map – from hot spots & hidden gems in the area to event logistics – you choose! Curate your comments about each place & tailor your map to your audience, whether that be for guests or marketing – you choose! Guests link to websites and get directions right from the app – there is no need for you or your guests to learn new technology – our app is easy-peasy! HipMaps are visually engaging and designed in your style with your branding, serving as part tool and part keepsake! HipMaps ensures that every guest & visitor feels welcome and informed — and every organizer & host looks like a rock star. HipMaps are both printable and used in our interactive app so ALL your guests feel the love! Great for Chambers of Commerce, meetings & events, hotels & lodging, visitors bureaus, sport events & tournaments, colleges, wineries & more. While Using the HipMaps App You Can: - See your real-time location on your map: no getting lost! - Access curated comments about each place, strengthening your connection with the local community. - Link to websites, providing additional quick-hit information. - Pull up Apple Maps directions to each location. Don’t have a host’s access code? You can try out the HipMaps app with these access codes: HipTrail – A collection of parks and trails in the (pretend) community of Greenville, NC HipChamber – The (pretend) Franklin Chamber of Commerce highlighting their members in Northern California HipRiver – A (pretend) Inn in Wauwatosa, WI HipCampus – A (pretend) university’s Parents Weekend in Virginia INSTRUCTIONS: Download the HipMaps app and open it. Allow the HipMaps app to access your location while using the app. Enter your host’s map access code, or use one of the sample codes above, & hit ‘View Map’. Your host’s custom map will appear on your screen, with the Google Maps base map layered underneath it. Click on the bottom section with “Click for details, websites & directions” to expand the list of locations on the map. Click on the arrow symbol to the left of the desired location to bring up directions from your current location in Apple Maps. If there is a globe symbol to the right of the location, click on it to bring up that location’s website. Click on the map area to minimize the map list. Note: not all locations will have the globe symbol displayed - it is up to the map’s host to decide if they want to link a location to a website. Zoom in and out (using fingers); use the app tools to zoom to the map extent (home symbol); toggle the custom map and Google Map labels on and off (layer symbol); zoom to your location (location symbol); or learn about HipMaps (i symbol). Note: if you do not want to see your location on the custom map or use the directions feature, simply do not allow the app to access your location. You can always update permissions in your phone’s Settings. Pro tip: In order avoid having to enter the map access code every time you use it, do not completely close the app – simply minimize it. Interested in learning more or creating your own HipMap? Visit HipMaps.com or email us at Hello@HipMaps.com SUPPORT We can help! Go to https://hipmaps.com/faqs/ Or get app instructions at https://hipmaps.com/hipmaps-app/ Or email us at Support@HipMaps.com LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://hipmaps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://hipmaps.com/terms-conditions/ CONNECT WITH US https://hipmaps.com/ Hello@HipMaps.com Wander Aimfully ® with HipMaps ®
Princeton Campus Map
Navigate Princeton University's campus with ease using this map and route planner. Find buildings, residences, and dining spots, with up-to-date contact and operating information. Features step-free navigation and real-time bus tracking for TigerTransit.
- Campus building search
- Point of interest details
- Intelligent route planning
- Step-free navigation options
- Real-time bus tracking
- TigerTransit bus routes and times
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Easily navigate Princeton University’s campus with this accessible map and route planner. The Princeton Campus Map app allows users to simplify the journey around campus. By using the app’s search function, it helps visitors to find key destinations including campus buildings, residences, sports facilities, and dining locations. The app also provides up-to-date information on points of interest including phone numbers, hours of operation, and relevant websites. As an intelligent route planner, the app allows users to plot a path between campus locations. Built-in accessibility features provide ‘step-free’ navigation options that avoid, for example, stairs and steep inclines. The Campus Map also features real-time information for TigerTransit bus services. With this feature, users can access bus routes, live departure times, and real-time bus locations. The Princeton Campus Map app is part of an effort to help the campus community and University visitors better navigate Princeton’s expanding campus. It is designed to make the University campus as accessible and inclusive as possible. We value your experiences and encourage the Princeton community to send feedback as we continue to improve the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HipMaps at 100% against Princeton Campus Map's 0%. HipMaps also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HipMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HipMaps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Princeton Campus Map's.
HipMaps ships an update every 3 months, Princeton Campus Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HipMaps | Princeton Campus Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HipMaps LLC | Princeton University |
Customer experience
HipMaps
Princeton Campus Map
In-app purchases
HipMaps
No in-app purchases
Princeton Campus Map
No in-app purchases








