Comparison

Mapper for Safari vs MapLinker

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

MapLinker

Features
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MapLinker helps you open map links in the map app you actually want to use. Paste a supported map URL, tap a link in Safari, share a link from another app, or pass a URL through Shortcuts. MapLinker reads the map destination and opens it in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze based on your settings. Free features: - Redirect supported Google Maps links from Safari. - Paste a map link in the app and open the converted destination. - Choose your default target map app. - Use clipboard-based launch from the host app. MapLinker Pro unlocks: - Share Sheet conversion from other apps. - Shortcuts and automation support. - More input sources, including Apple Maps, Waze, Bing Maps, HERE WeGo, and OpenStreetMap. - Smart routing rules for travel mode, link type, and time of day. - Ask-every-time routing when you want to choose manually. Privacy is part of the product. MapLinker has no account system, no third-party analytics SDKs, no ads, no tracking, and no MapLinker backend. Fully expanded map links are parsed on your device. Some supported short map links may be expanded by contacting the short-link provider directly from your device. Supported sources include Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, Bing Maps, HERE WeGo, and OpenStreetMap. Supported targets include Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, and Ask Every Time.

Screenshots

Mapper for Safari3 screens
MapLinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapLinker at Free against Mapper for Safari's $1.99. Mapper for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ads 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

MapLinker is free to download; Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 up front. MapLinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapper for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mapper for Safari versus MapLinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapper for SafariMapLinker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (610 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings610 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Kitcoff峰 周

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

MapLinker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MapLinker

One-time1
  • MapLinker Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapLinker free?
MapLinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mapper for Safari or MapLinker have ads?
Neither Mapper for Safari nor MapLinker shows ads.

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