Comparison

iBlogger vs mapnow

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

Head to head
About

iBlogger

This app is a specialized mobile editor designed for creating and publishing blog posts. It offers core text features for free, with options to subscribe for premium functionality. The app aims to enhance the mobile blogging experience and is built for iOS 13.

Highlights
  • Mobile blog post editor
  • RSD and automatic blog configuration
  • Post creation with links
  • Customizable post signatures
  • Location linking
  • Secure HTTPS connections
Features
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iBlogger is a specialized mobile editor for blog posts. iBlogger 3 is an all-new product, built in Swift 5 for iOS 13. We wanted to build a new foundation for the future of mobile blogging. iBlogger is a work in progress. iBlogger's core text features will be free, so you'll be able to make sure it works with your blog type, before subscribing. You can even use the free mode as long as you like. We hope you'll join us on a grand adventure into the future of mobile blogging by using iBlogger and giving us your feedback. * What blogs would you like iBlogger to be compatible with? * What new mobile blogging features would you like to see? Thousands of real people have been blogging with iBlogger since the launch of the app store. iBlogger has changed the way they think about blogging. Now we want to change it, again. We hope you'll join us, and help shape this future, by using iBlogger for free, or subscribing to unlock the premium features. They love iBlogger, and we think you will, too. iBlogger features include: * easily configure your blog in seconds: RSD (Real Simple Discovery) and automatic configuration makes iPhone bloggers happy! * post your thoughts * include a picture, add a caption to it (coming soon) * include links in your post * include a customizable standard post signature * include a location link at the touch of a button * URL keyboard type for URL entry * tested on WiFi, 4G, and other networks, works great * Secure HTTPS connections to your blog * HTML Auth protected blogs Does iBlogger work with my blog? We are rebuilding iBlogger from scratch in order to lay a foundation for the future of mobile blogging. Please let us know what blogs you would like to use with iBlogger. iBlogger is compatible with the most popular self-hosted blog engines, including: * WordPress.com iBlogger has optimized plugins which ensure easy configuration and compatibility for these Blog Hosting Services: * WordPress.com A Word from illumineX We will be adding more blog engines and plugins steadily in the coming months. Please let us know what blogs you would like to use with iBlogger. iBlogger was crafted with love by illumineX and friends. Many thanks to everyone who contributed, including our fantastic beta testers and our early customers. Your feedback makes iBlogger shine! REPORTING PROBLEMS Submit your problem reports to support@illumineX.com * Include the URL to your blog. * If possible, include a test account for us on your blog. * Describe the issue you see, and the steps leading up to the problem, so we can re-create the problem. Many thousands of bloggers from dozens of countries have used iBlogger since the iPhone App Store first launched in 2008. We hope you'll enjoy the all-new iBlogger 3. With your feedback, iBlogger will help shape the future of mobile blogging. illumineX, inc. http://illumineX.com support@illumineX.com

About

mapnow

Easily share unfiltered photos and videos pinned to their exact locations on a global map. Connect with friends and family by mapping your journeys and experiences. Engage with others' content through reactions and comments.

Highlights
  • Pin photos and videos to map locations
  • Share unfiltered, time-stamped content
  • Create groups for specific sharing
  • React to and comment on posts
  • Follow other users' adventures
  • Control profile privacy
Features
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mapnow is the easiest way to share unfiltered photos and videos on a global map with your friends. Your pictures are effortlessly pinned to their precise locations on the map based on their geolocation. Every photo and video you share is unfiltered, time-stamped, and geotagged, ensuring an unparalleled and authentic experience. - Effortlessly map your journeys, travels, and life experiences - Share your globe to friends & family - Create groups and share your content to specific individuals - Engage with other mappers' contributions using reactions and comments - Follow mappers and stay in the loop of their adventures AUTHENTICITY We exclusively feature unedited and unfiltered content, promoting authenticity and trust within mapnow's community. REAL-TIME PHOTOS & VIDEOS Capture and share moments as they happen, providing an authentic and immediate way to share experiences with your friends and followers. PRIVACY Enjoy privacy by controlling who can see your profile. Download mapnow !

Screenshots

iBlogger4 screens
mapnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mapnow at 100% against iBlogger's 39%. mapnow also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mapnow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mapnow has 264 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iBlogger's written reviews are positive against 100% of mapnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBlogger ships an update every 5 weeks, mapnow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iBlogger versus mapnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBloggermapnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.6 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperillumineX, inc.NOERDEN

Customer experience

iBlogger

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative48.8%

mapnow

All ratings262 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iBlogger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to publish posts on some platforms
  • Inconsistent post ordering and timestamps
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode typing
  • Multiple photo/image uploads per post
  • Better control over image placement and sizing
  • Ability to save posts as drafts
  • Integration with social media platforms

mapnow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBlogger

No in-app purchases

None

mapnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBlogger free?
iBlogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mapnow free?
mapnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBlogger or mapnow?
mapnow is rated higher. iBlogger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while mapnow averages 4.6 from 264 ratings.
Do iBlogger or mapnow have ads?
Neither iBlogger nor mapnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBlogger or mapnow?
iBlogger ships an update every 5 weeks, and mapnow every 5 days. Most recently, iBlogger was updated on October 26, 2026 and mapnow on October 30, 2026.

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