Comparison

Mapper for Safari vs Poly

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

Poly

Features
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Poly-PDF — Scanner, PDF Editor & Annotator Pay once, own it forever — no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no surprises. Poly-PDF is a complete PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Edit text directly on the page, annotate documents, fill forms, sign, and organize your files. EDIT TEXT IN PLACE Tap any text on a PDF and start typing. PolyPDF lets you edit the actual content of a document right on the page, preserving the original font, size, and layout. Change a date, fix a typo, or rewrite a paragraph. ANNOTATE ANYTHING Add sticky notes, text boxes, shapes, arrows, and freehand ink drawings anywhere on a page. Highlight, underline, or strikethrough selected text. Every annotation is saved directly into the PDF so it opens correctly in any other app. FILL FORMS & SIGN Tap any form field to fill it in. Add your signature from a saved library or draw a new one. Insert images and stamps with a single tap. SHAPES & DRAWING Draw rectangles, ovals, lines, and arrows with full control over stroke color, fill color, and line width. Sketch freely with the pen tool or highlight with the highlighter. Smart alignment guides help you center and align objects on the page. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY Keep your PDFs tidy with folders, search, and sort options. Drag a file onto a folder to move it instantly. Open PDFs directly from iCloud Drive and save changes back in place. SCAN DOCUMENTS Turn paper into PDFs with the built-in document scanner. Scan multi-page documents in seconds and save them straight to your library. POWERFUL PAGE TOOLS Reorder, rotate, insert, and delete pages. Export a clean flattened copy of any document. Redact sensitive information permanently with the redaction tool. BUILT FOR iPAD Open two documents side by side in split view with synchronized scrolling. Use the full-screen reading mode for distraction-free viewing. Keyboard shortcuts make editing faster than ever. MORE FEATURES · Table of contents navigation · Bookmarks and go-to-page · Full-text search across pages · Password-protected PDF support · Dark mode support · Undo and redo for all edits · Works entirely offline — no account required Poly-PDF is built for people who work with documents every day. Whether you're reviewing contracts, editing reports, filling out forms, or marking up study notes, Poly-PDF gives you the tools to get it done — right on your device.

Screenshots

Mapper for Safari3 screens
Poly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mapper for Safari at every 3 days against Poly's every 2 weeks. Mapper for Safari also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 and Poly $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, Poly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mapper for Safari versus Poly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapper for SafariPoly
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (616 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings616 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KitcoffGerman Alfonso Torres

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

Poly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Poly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poly free?
Poly costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mapper for Safari or Poly have ads?
Neither Mapper for Safari nor Poly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapper for Safari or Poly?
Mapper for Safari ships an update every 3 days, and Poly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mapper for Safari was updated on October 30, 2026 and Poly on October 31, 2026.

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