Comparison

Mapper for Safari vs Barcodes Matter

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

Barcodes Matter

Organize and manage all your smart home device barcodes, including Matter and HomeKit. Scan, add, categorize, and search devices effortlessly. Syncs across devices and supports printing QR codes for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Add devices via image, scan, or NFC
  • Categorize devices by type and location
  • Search and filter devices instantly
  • Recognize Matter barcodes for onboarding
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
  • Print QR codes via AirPrint
Features
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Barcodes Matter is an app for storing your smart home device pairing barcodes, because we think barcodes matter! Effortlessly organise, scan, and manage all your Matter and HomeKit smart home device barcodes in one beautifully simple app. Includes a watch companion app to assist with scanning barcodes that cannot be paired from within the main app, display the barcode on your watch, then scan with the phone. Barcodes Matter makes it easy to: * Scan barcodes and QR codes quickly using your device’s camera * Add Devices by an image, manual code or by scanning an NFC Device * Categorise devices by type, location, and more * Search and filter through your devices instantly * Recognise Matter barcodes and help start device onboarding * Sync across all your devices securely with iCloud * Print QR codes directly from the app using AirPrint * Edit device details anytime to keep your inventory up to date Whether you’re setting up a smart home, keeping track of gadgets, or managing a large inventory — Barcodes Matter gives you the power to stay organized and connected. Features: * Tint-able Interface Colour * Multi-Home support if you manage devices across multi location like Home / Work / Cabin / Holiday Home etc * Lightning-fast scanning with VisionKit * Manual Device Add for devices without a barcode * Full iCloud sync with automatic updates * Clean, simple interface designed for iPhone and iPad * Powerful search and type filtering * Print or Save device QR Codes * Print ALL Device QR codes 16 per page with names and manual paring codes, ready for labelling or pairing * Export ALL Device QR codes 16 per page to a PDF * Native support for Matter and HomeKit devices * Privacy-first: your data stays with you If you have any problems, please contact us via one of the in app options, you can be assure of a timely and personal response.

Screenshots

Mapper for Safari3 screens
Barcodes Matter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcodes Matter at 4.9 against Mapper for Safari's 4.2. Barcodes Matter also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%). Mapper for Safari's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcodes Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 612 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mapper for Safari's written reviews are positive against 91% of Barcodes Matter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, Barcodes Matter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mapper for Safari versus Barcodes Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapper for SafariBarcodes Matter
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.2 (612 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings612 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KitcoffKevin Marshall

Customer experience

Mapper for Safari

All ratings563 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative28.0%

Barcodes Matter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

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

Barcodes Matter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Barcodes Matter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcodes Matter free?
Barcodes Matter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mapper for Safari or Barcodes Matter?
Barcodes Matter is rated higher. Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Barcodes Matter averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Mapper for Safari or Barcodes Matter have ads?
Neither Mapper for Safari nor Barcodes Matter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or Barcodes Matter?
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, and Barcodes Matter monthly. Most recently, Mapper for Safari was updated on October 27, 2026 and Barcodes Matter on October 28, 2026.

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