# Mapspot vs Dion

Mapspot and Dion both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mapspot's written reviews are positive against 83% of Dion's. Dion's advantage is ratings volume (573 vs 51) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mapspot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mapspot against 4.9 for Dion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dion has 573 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Mapspot's written reviews are positive against 83% of Dion's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mapspot | Dion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspot/id1627505328/reviews) | [4.9 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dion/id1660909604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **573** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 105 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mapspot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627029877) | [Inverzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628586397) |

## What reviewers say

### Mapspot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspot/id1627505328)

Claim virtual space tied to real-world locations, linking them to your social media. Build your presence, connect with others nearby, and discover digital gateways to user profiles.

**Highlights:** Claim exclusive 100-foot virtual spots, Link spots to social media profiles, Discover and connect with nearby users, Swap or gift virtual spots, Build digital presence and visibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1/2 virtual acre | $1.99 | per month |
| 1.5 virtual acres | $5.99 | per month |
| 2.5 virtual acres | $9.99 | per month |
| 5 virtual acres | $19.99 | per month |
| 7.5 virtual acres | $29.99 | per month |
| 12.5 virtual acres | $49.99 | per month |
| 25 virtual acres | $99.99 | per month |
| 37.5 virtual acres | $149.99 | per month |
| 50 virtual acres | $199.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Referral Spots | Free | one-time |


### Dion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dion/id1660909604)

Send digital drinks to friends to celebrate, connect, or show you care. These digital drinks can be redeemed at participating venues, fostering real-world interactions. It's a modern way to express kindness and build meaningful connections.

**Highlights:** Send digital drinks, Redeem drinks at venues, Connect with friends, Celebrate achievements, Break the ice, Express kindness

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dion Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Dion+ Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Dion Semi-Annual Membership | $113.99 | per 6 months |
| Dion Annual Membership | $155.99 | per year |
| Dion+ Semi-Annual Membership | $239.99 | per 6 months |
| Dion+ Annual Membership | $349.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mapspot free?

Mapspot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dion free?

Dion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mapspot or Dion?

Mapspot and Dion are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 51 and 573 ratings respectively.

### Do Mapspot or Dion have ads?

Neither Mapspot nor Dion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mapspot or Dion?

Mapspot ships an update every 4 days, and Dion every 4 days. Most recently, Mapspot was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dion on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*