Mapper for Safari vs WatchMonarchy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WatchMonarchy
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Displays information about the monarchs of Britain, from 886 to the present
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mapper for Safari at every 3 days against WatchMonarchy's every 38 months. Mapper for Safari also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked). WatchMonarchy's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 and WatchMonarchy $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, WatchMonarchy every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mapper for Safari | WatchMonarchy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (616 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 616 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Kitcoff | Paul Scott |
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
WatchMonarchy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mapper for Safari
No in-app purchases
WatchMonarchy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mapper for Safari free?
Is WatchMonarchy free?
Do Mapper for Safari or WatchMonarchy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or WatchMonarchy?
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