Comparison

Vidimote for Safari vs Mapper for Safari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vidimote for Safari

Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed (up to 2x)
  • 10-second skip forward/backward
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Actual time remaining display
  • Live stream clock
  • Fullscreen and mute controls
Features
Currently charting
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Control playback, speed (& more) of web videos in Safari - with this clever web extension. The Vidimote upgrades for your video watching experience: • SPEEEED: watch videos at up to 2 x original speed, finely adjustable in 5% steps. Save time watching videos - without missing out on any content. Or watch a live stream's recorded part at increased speed - until you're "back to live". • CONTROL: jump ±10 seconds, use the position slider and - of course - play and pause. • SKIP: quickly skip to the end of a video you don't want to see • ACTUAL TIME REMAINING: see how much _actual_ time remains to the end of the video - adjusted to the playback speed. • LIVE STREAM CLOCK: see the approximate clock time for your current position in the live stream, making it really easy to find f.ex. the beginning of a show. • PICTURE IN PICTURE (PiP): move web videos to picture in picture - and continue watching while using other apps. • FULLSCREEN: enlarge web videos to fullscreen. • MUTE/UNMUTE: mute and unmute web videos. SUPPORTED WEBSITES Vidimote was written and designed to work with HTML5 web videos everywhere - and in our testing it has, including the websites of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, TED.com, Udemy, Khan Academy, MagentaTV, Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, Amazon Drive, Google Drive and OneDrive. Given the sheer number of websites out there, however, we can't guarantee that Vidimote works with every single web video out there. If you run into a video where it doesn't work, please let us know via our website's contact/support form.

About

Mapper for Safari

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
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Mapper opens Google Maps links, directions, addresses, and map thumbnails from Safari directly in Apple Maps, so you can stop copying and pasting addresses. Key features: - Redirect Google Maps links, addresses, direction buttons, and map thumbnails directly to Apple Maps. - Support every Google domain (google.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc.) on iOS and macOS. - Smart fallbacks: if Mapper can’t resolve a link, you’ll land on the Google Maps web app and then automatically redirect to Apple Maps. - Zero data collection: Mapper only scans for map links on Google search pages and never stores personal or location data. How it works: - Install Mapper and enable the extension in Settings → Safari → Extensions. - Browse to Google in Safari. - Tap any map link, directions button, or thumbnail. - Mapper grabs the address or search term and opens Apple Maps with a single tap. Mapper is built and maintained by a solo indie developer, ensuring it stays lightweight, reliable, and up-to-date. If you love Mapper, please consider leaving a rating or review. For questions or feedback, tap the Contact link within the Mapper app.

Screenshots

Vidimote for Safari4 screens
Mapper for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mapper for Safari at every 3 days against Vidimote for Safari's every 2 months. Mapper for Safari also leads on ratings volume (563 vs 57) and chart position (#8 vs #46). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99 and Mapper for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Vidimote for Safari against 4.2 for Mapper for Safari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 563 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Vidimote for Safari's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mapper for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vidimote for Safari ships an update every 2 months, Mapper for Safari every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Vidimote for Safari versus Mapper for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidimote for SafariMapper for Safari
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.1 (57 ratings)4.2 (563 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews66.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57563 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#46#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIOSPIRIT GmbHAlex Kitcoff

Customer experience

Vidimote for Safari

All ratings57 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%

Mapper for Safari

All ratings563 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Vidimote for Safari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mapper for Safari

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Vidimote for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vidimote for Safari free?
Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vidimote for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
Mapper for Safari is rated higher. Vidimote for Safari averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 from 563 ratings.
Do Vidimote for Safari or Mapper for Safari have ads?
Neither Vidimote for Safari nor Mapper for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vidimote for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
Vidimote for Safari ships an update every 2 months, and Mapper for Safari every 3 days. Most recently, Vidimote for Safari was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mapper for Safari on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Vidimote for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
Vidimote for Safari currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Mapper for Safari at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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