Comparison

Mapper for Safari vs ForceMaps

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
Currently charting
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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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Mapper for Safari3 screens
ForceMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Mapper for Safari versus ForceMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapper for SafariForceMaps
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (563 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings563 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KitcoffVennory

Customer experience

Mapper for Safari

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

ForceMaps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mapper for Safari or ForceMaps?
Mapper for Safari is rated higher. Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while ForceMaps averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Mapper for Safari or ForceMaps have ads?
Neither Mapper for Safari nor ForceMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or ForceMaps?
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, and ForceMaps monthly. Most recently, Mapper for Safari was updated on September 23, 2026 and ForceMaps on September 10, 2026.

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