Map Redirect for Map Links vs Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Redirect for Map Links
This Safari extension automatically redirects map links on webpages to your preferred map application. Choose to always open in Apple Maps, Google Maps, HERE WeGo, Bing Maps, or Waze, or select an option to be prompted each time. It eliminates the need to copy and paste addresses.
- Redirect map links on webpages
- Choose default map app (Apple, Google, HERE, Bing, Waze)
- Prompt to choose app for each link
- Works on Google Search and other pages
- No copy-pasting needed
- Safari Extension
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Map Redirect is a Safari Extension to replace all map links on a webpage to be opened with the map app of your choice. You can select your target to always open in Apple Maps, Google Maps, HERE WeGo Maps, Bing Maps, Waze. Map Redirect will automatically redirect you to the maps app of your choice. If you select "Ask Me" a prompt will appear to ask you where to open the link. Works on Google Search pages and any other webpage. No need to copy/paste addresses anymore. Instructions: 1. Download Map Redirect from the App Store 2. Go to Settings -> Safari -> Extensions. Enable Map Redirect as Safari Extension 3. Open Safari. Search for location. For example, type London 4. Click on Context menu (the symbol "aA"). Click on Map Redirect to give it access to the webpage you are visiting. 5. The extension needs to read and alter the web page to change the map links. If asked for access, you may select to allow it for one day or to always allow. 6. In the Map Redirect popup, you can select your target. For example: select Apple Maps 7. Map Redirect will now scan the webpage for map links and convert them to be opened in Apple Maps. 8. Click on any map link 9. Map Redirect will now take you to London in Apple Maps Note: Map links on websites can appear in various forms with different parameters. Map Redirect tries to detect and convert them as much as possible to your desired target. Therefore, Map Redirect requires permission to read and alter the web page to change the map links. If asked for access, you may select to allow it for one day or to always allow. In case Map Redirect does not work on a specific webpage, please contact us and let us know the URL to check and fix it. Thank you for contributing. *HERE WeGo deeplinking support is limited to only links with geo-coordinates *Bing maps will use Apple Maps on iPhones *Waze Deeplinking support is limited to searching from your current location to what is around you Privacy: Map Redirect does not use any trackers of any sort, nor does it keep, track, sell, rent, or share any information on you throughout your use of the app with any third parties. All processing happens locally on the webpage you visit with the extension. No data is transferred to any central server. For any questions, feel free to contact us directly.
Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR
This app allows you to quickly scan and generate QR codes for various purposes, including website links, Wi-Fi credentials, and contact information. It offers a user-friendly interface, organizational tools, and secure on-device processing for your data.
- Scan QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more
- Generate QR codes for websites, contacts, Wi-Fi, and text
- Organize and manage scanned and generated codes
- Share codes instantly via messaging, email, or other apps
- Dark mode and clean user interface
- On-device processing for enhanced privacy
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Effortlessly Scan, Generate & Manage QR Codes with ZapQR Experience the power and convenience of ZapQR, your all-in-one app for seamless QR code scanning, generation, and storage. Whether it's scanning menus, connecting to Wi-Fi, saving contacts, or creating your own QR codes, ZapQR delivers speed, precision, and simplicity. Why You’ll Love ZapQR: • Blazing-Fast Scanning: Point, scan, and go. ZapQR supports URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, text, emails, phone numbers, SMS, calendar invites, and barcodes. • Create QR Codes in Seconds: Generate codes for URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi, text notes, and more—customize and save them instantly. • Organize with Ease: Store your generated and scanned codes in a neat, searchable library. Pick, edit, or share with ease. • Share Instantly: Save to Photos, share via messaging or email, or export to other apps with a tap. • Dark Mode & Clean UI: Modern, user-friendly interface that’s light on the eyes and optimized for all devices. • Privacy You Can Trust: ZapQR processes everything on-device—your scans and data stay private and secure. Tap into Productivity with ZapQR: Scan codes to instantly launch websites or access deeper app integrations. Generate secure Wi-Fi QR codes so guests can connect effortlessly. Share contact vCards with one simple code. Keep important links or notes always within reach. What's New in ZapQR: Improved scanning accuracy across varied lighting scenarios. Smarter code recognition—even from images or screen captures. Enhanced library sorting and powerful search functionality. UI refinements for smoother navigation. Legal Privacy Policy: https://www.firebolt.page/multiscanner/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.firebolt.page/policy/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR at Free against Map Redirect for Map Links's $1.99. Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Map Redirect for Map Links's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (42% vs 14%). On ads and device support 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
Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR is free to download; Map Redirect for Map Links costs $1.99 up front. Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per 7 days. Map Redirect for Map Links asks for nothing beyond the download.
Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR has 100 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Map Redirect for Map Links's written reviews are positive against 14% of Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Map Redirect for Map Links ships an update every 2 months, Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Redirect for Map Links | Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (18 ratings) | 4.4 (100 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 100 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miao Wang | Firebolt Online, LLC |
Customer experience
Map Redirect for Map Links
Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR
In-app purchases
Map Redirect for Map Links
No in-app purchases
Qr Code Reader & Scanner ZapQR
- Weekly$2.297 Days
- Yearly$9.891 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
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