tap.ec vs ChatMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tap.ec
Connect, network, and manage your entertainment career globally. This platform is designed for professionals in the media and entertainment industry to streamline their career management.
- Professional networking
- Career management tools
- Global entertainment industry focus
- Media professional connections
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tap. is a mobile app where entertainment professionals connect, network, and manage their entire entertainment career in the global media and entertainment industry. tap. is a tech company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
ChatMap
Connect with people at real-world locations through location-based group chats. Discover nearby activities, join conversations, or start your own to build community around shared spaces and interests.
- Location-based group chats
- Explore nearby activity
- Join or create groups
- Share photos in real time
- Build local community
- Connect at parks, courts, trails
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Drop a pin, spark a chat. ChatMap connects you with real people at real places — from parks and trails to volleyball courts and run clubs. With group chats tied to physical locations, you can see what’s happening nearby, join in, or start something new. Whether you’re checking if people are playing at your local pickleball court, finding a run club, or sharing a photo from your favorite backcountry ski trail, ChatMap makes it easy to stay connected to the people and places around you. Why ChatMap? •No confusing group names •No hopping across platforms •Just a map, some pins, and real conversations What You Can Do: •Explore nearby activity — See group chats pinned to real-world locations •Join or create a group — Tap a pin or drop your own to start the conversation •Share photos — Post what you see in real time to keep others in the loop •Build community — Connect with others at the same parks, courts, or trails ChatMap is perfect for: •Pickup sports games •Skiing conditions and outdoor rec •Marina and boat tie-ups •Local events and meetups •Just staying in the loop Your surroundings just got social. Join ChatMap and connect with the community right around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: tap.ec at 13.0 against ChatMap's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for tap.ec against 3.7 for ChatMap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively.
tap.ec ships an update every 5 weeks, ChatMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tap.ec | ChatMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (9 ratings) | 3.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CREAKT, LDA | Blind Squirrel Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
tap.ec
ChatMap
In-app purchases
tap.ec
No in-app purchases
ChatMap
No in-app purchases
