Mapper for Safari vs Volume Zone
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.
Volume Zone
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Volume Zone automatically adjusts your media volume based on where you are. Set it up once, and your phone takes care of itself. How it works Create a zone for any location — home, work, the gym, a library. Assign a volume level and notification tone to each zone. When you arrive, Volume Zone silently applies your settings. When you leave, it restores your defaults. Why you'll love it No more blasting music when you walk into the office. No more missing calls because you forgot to turn the volume back up at home. Volume Zone handles all of it in the background, without you lifting a finger. Features Set a custom media volume for any location Choose a notification sound per zone Visual map picker with address search, just tap to place a pin Adjustable geofence radius (50–500m) to suit each location Instant status on the home screen showing your active zone Runs silently in the background using iOS location services Unlock unlimited zones with a one-time Pro upgrade Free tier includes Home and Work zones — the two locations most people need most. Pro unlock Add as many zones as you like with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Volume Zone at Free against Mapper for Safari's $1.99. Mapper for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Volume Zone is free to download; Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Volume Zone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapper for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, Volume Zone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mapper for Safari | Volume Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — 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 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Kitcoff | LV-223 PTY LTD |
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
Volume Zone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mapper for Safari
No in-app purchases
Volume Zone
- Unlimited Locations$4.99
Questions
Is Mapper for Safari free?
Is Volume Zone free?
Do Mapper for Safari or Volume Zone have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or Volume Zone?
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