Comparison

iPorts vs Map Airport

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

Head to head

Virtual World Travel in 3D Map

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About

iPorts

Discover essential details and view the locations of major and mid-large airports globally. This utility app provides fundamental airport information directly on a map.

Highlights

Airport information display
Global airport map
Major airport coverage
Mid-large airport coverage

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Show basic information and location on the map of major and mid large airports worldwide. Stay tuned for more features coming ...

About

Map Airport

Features

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You can travel at any time & anywhere around the world. You may discover some interesting locations. This App simulates the travel experience from the airport to the destination. 1. Choose a destination 2. Explore the destination (Satellite View / Street View / Night View) Happy Traveling!

Screenshots

iPorts3 screens

Map Airport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPorts at none against Map Airport's 1. Map Airport's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Map Airport sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPorts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPorts ships an update every 6 weeks, Map Airport every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level

iPorts versus Map Airport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iPorts	Map Airport
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	32.4% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.6	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	15 MB	201 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Sven Gartz	Ming Hei Tsui

In-app purchases

None

iPorts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Airport

One-time1

Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is iPorts free?

iPorts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Map Airport free?

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

Do iPorts or Map Airport have ads?

Neither iPorts nor Map Airport shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iPorts or Map Airport?

iPorts ships an update every 6 weeks, and Map Airport every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPorts was updated on October 14, 2026 and Map Airport on October 10, 2026.