Mapper for Safari vs ForceMaps
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.
ForceMaps
Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.
- Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
- One-tap directions from Google search
- Block Google Maps popups
- Private on-device location history
- Hide Google AI overviews
- Smart address detection
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mapper for Safari at every 3 days against ForceMaps's monthly. Mapper for Safari also leads on ratings volume (563 vs 8) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). ForceMaps's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On 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
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 and ForceMaps $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mapper for Safari holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 563 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Mapper for Safari's written reviews are positive against 75% of ForceMaps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mapper for Safari | ForceMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (563 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 563 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Kitcoff | Vennory |
Customer experience
Mapper for Safari
ForceMaps
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
ForceMaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mapper for Safari
No in-app purchases
ForceMaps
No in-app purchases







