Comparison

Mapper for Safari vs Wipr 2

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wipr 2

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and intrusive pop-ups across websites in Safari. Enjoy faster loading times, improved battery life, and reduced data usage. It offers automatic blocklist updates and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and pop-ups
  • Stops website trackers
  • Cleans up cookie warnings
  • Improves loading speed
  • Conserves battery life
  • Reduces data usage
  • Automatic blocklist updates
Features
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Wipr blocks ads, popups, trackers, cookie warnings, and other nasty things that make the web slow and ugly. Websites in Safari will look clean, load fast, and stop invisibly tracking you. You’ll notice significant improvements to your battery life and data usage. Setup is a snap. The Filtr add-on extends Wipr’s blocking to all apps on your devices. It acts at the network level, but unlike a VPN, it can access none of your data, and can be used in conjunction with VPNs, iCloud Private Relay, and custom DNS. Wipr’s blocklist is updated twice a week automatically, and has enhanced versions for the following languages: Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malay, Montenegrin, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Wipr is a universal app: install it on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro) with a single purchase. It’s fully accessible with VoiceOver, Voice Control, and more. Dark, Tinted, and Clear icon variants are included. Family Sharing is supported. Because it’s developed by a single independent developer and 100% funded by its users, Wipr only answers to you: no one can pay to have their ads unblocked, and there are no “acceptable ads”. This app was made with love and patience. I hope you’ll enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed designing and building it. – Kaylee Terms & Conditions: https://kaylees.site/terms-and-conditions.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mapper for Safari3 screens
Wipr 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wipr 2 at 4.7 against Mapper for Safari's 4.2. Wipr 2 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Mapper for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support 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

Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 and Wipr 2 $4.99 up front. Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mapper for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 563 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mapper for Safari's written reviews are positive against 80% of Wipr 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, Wipr 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mapper for Safari versus Wipr 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapper for SafariWipr 2
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (563 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews80.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5631.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#8#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KitcoffKaylee Calderolla

Customer experience

Mapper for Safari

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

Wipr 2

All ratings1,291 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews979 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Mapper for Safari

From 563 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Seamless redirection to Apple Maps
  • 💡 Solves a common frustration
  • 🔒 Respects user privacy
  • 🤑 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or unreliable performance
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions or setup process
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited functionality beyond Google Maps redirection
  • 💸 Paid app that doesn't always work

Wipr 2

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
  • 💡 Frequent updates
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
  • 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
  • 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

Bugs and 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

Wipr 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
  • Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable on specific websites
  • Ability to customize blocking rules

In-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Wipr 2

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Recurring Tip$1.991 Month
  • Filtr$4.991 Year
  • Yearly Recurring Tip$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip$4.99
  • Mega Tip$19.99
  • Filtr$24.99

Questions

Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wipr 2 free?
Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mapper for Safari or Wipr 2?
Wipr 2 is rated higher. Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Wipr 2 averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Mapper for Safari or Wipr 2 have ads?
Neither Mapper for Safari nor Wipr 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or Wipr 2?
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, and Wipr 2 weekly. Most recently, Mapper for Safari was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wipr 2 on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mapper for Safari or Wipr 2?
Mapper for Safari currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Wipr 2 at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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