Comparison

Map Redirect for Map Links vs MirrorLux

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MirrorLux

Features
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Your brightest mirror is already in your pocket. MirrorLux turns your iPhone into a bright, elegant and private digital mirror for makeup, grooming, contact lenses and everyday close-up checks. BRIGHT EDGE LIGHT Illuminate your face with a glowing border inspired by professional vanity mirrors. Adjust the intensity and thickness, then choose Warm, Neutral or Cool lighting for different environments. SEE EVERY DETAIL Zoom in smoothly for eyeliner, lashes, eyebrows, facial hair, contact lenses, teeth and other small details. FREEZE THE VIEW Hold the current image still so you can inspect details without keeping your phone perfectly steady. MIRROR IT YOUR WAY Switch between mirrored and non-mirrored views whenever you want a different perspective. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your live camera preview is processed on your device. MirrorLux does not upload or analyze your camera image. MIRRORLUX PRO Unlock the complete MirrorLux experience with one simple purchase: • Full Edge Light intensity • Adjustable light thickness • Warm, Neutral and Cool lighting • Extended zoom • Freeze frame • Snapshot saving No subscription. No account. No advertising. No unnecessary tracking. Whether you are touching up makeup, checking your appearance before a meeting, inserting contact lenses, grooming or getting ready in a dark room, MirrorLux gives you a bright and convenient mirror whenever you need one.

Screenshots

Map Redirect for Map Links4 screens
MirrorLux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MirrorLux at Free against Map Redirect for Map Links's $1.99. MirrorLux also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Map Redirect for Map Links's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MirrorLux is free to download; Map Redirect for Map Links costs $1.99 up front. MirrorLux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Map Redirect for Map Links asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Redirect for Map Links ships an update every 2 months, MirrorLux every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Map Redirect for Map Links versus MirrorLux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Redirect for Map LinksMirrorLux
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiao WangSEPIDEH JAVANBAKHT DALIR

In-app purchases

None

Map Redirect for Map Links

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MirrorLux

One-time1
  • MirrorLux Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Map Redirect for Map Links free?
Map Redirect for Map Links costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorLux free?
MirrorLux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Map Redirect for Map Links or MirrorLux have ads?
Neither Map Redirect for Map Links nor MirrorLux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Redirect for Map Links or MirrorLux?
Map Redirect for Map Links ships an update every 2 months, and MirrorLux every 3 weeks. Most recently, Map Redirect for Map Links was updated on October 27, 2026 and MirrorLux on October 19, 2026.

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