AB Contact Map vs PinsPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AB Contact Map
Visualize your address book contacts as map annotations. Easily select multiple contacts, view them side-by-side with the map on iPad, and manage pins with undo/redo functionality. Supports various address book sources and integrates with other apps.
- Annotate multiple contacts at once
- Side-by-side contact and map view (iPad)
- Zoom level selection
- Support for multiple address books
- Undo/Redo functionality
- iCloud synchronization
- Integration with third-party apps
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The app that shows address book contacts as map annotations. Features: • Annotate more than one contact at once. You can select or deselect all contact group members by just one button click. • Side-by-side view (iPad only) of the address book and the map. You can highlight a contact’s map annotation by tapping the address in the contact’s detail page. Vice versa you can show the address book page by selecting a map annotation and tapping the disclosure button. • Zoom level selection from the toolbar and visualization of the currently selected zoom level in the map. • Location look-up is done using the Apple service. • Setting a pin for a contact also applies to duplicates (contacts with the same name and addresses). • Support for multiple address books (Local, iCloud, CardDAV, Exchange). • Multiple level Undo / Redo via device shake (iPhone/iPod/iPad) or long press onto contacts toolbar (iPad only). • iCloud synchronization between multiple devices (*). • Integration of third party navigation apps, web browsers, message apps, phone, facetime (*). • Choose between simple 2 color mode or extended 8 color mode (*). • Manually set place marks by dropping pins and dragging them to the desired location (*). • Override contact’s address locations by dragging a pin to the desired location (*). • Searching / Filtering of contacts and place marks (*). • Lists of Pins order by distance to map center or current location (*). (*) Requires the extension pack to be purchased.
PinsPad
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Short Description Create multiple map pins from location text and plan routes with polylines. Great for visualizing trips before and after you travel. Overview This app lets you create pins on a map from location text. You can quickly place multiple pins, visualize your travel plans, and review routes before and after your trip. It’s also useful for presenting your itinerary or checking directions on the go. How It Works • Copy location text from another app, paste it into the text field on the Edit screen, then switch to the Map screen to display the corresponding pin. • Long‑press on the map to add a pin, then paste location text on the Edit screen to refine it. • Define polylines (straight lines) on the Edit screen and display them on the Map screen. • Generate polylines automatically from existing pin locations via the menu. • Show callouts for two pins and tap the button to display a route between them. • Open the same route in the standard Maps app if needed. • Use your current location to check for deviations from your planned route. Main Uses 1. Recording travel itineraries 2. Confirming routes to tourist destinations 3. Checking directions for business trips 4. Reviewing unplanned visits 5. Confirming routes for errands, government offices, financial institutions, and temple stamp collecting 6. Sharing directions via data transfer 7. Creating short travel presentations 8. Planning a move while considering commuting routes 9. Checking delivery, pickup, patrol, and inspection routes 10. Checking evacuation routes 11. Visualizing travel plans
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinsPad at none against AB Contact Map's 1. AB Contact Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. AB Contact Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PinsPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, PinsPad every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AB Contact Map | PinsPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mecking.net | Taiji Matsuoka |
Bugs and requests
AB Contact Map
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Contacts fail to import or load
- Pins don't display address info when tapped
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Address boxes appear randomly and can't be removed
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- Contact info persists on screen incorrectly
- Accidental pin deletion with no undo
- App loses all pins after closing
- Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 6, iOS 9 updates
- Black screen on reopening app
- Inaccurate geocoding of UK postcodes
- Contacts in groups don't display properly
- Select All function doesn't work in search
- Performance degradation with 1500+ contacts
- App crashes when using Route feature
- Accidental color changes when adding pins
Requested features
20 requests- Ability to edit contacts directly from map
- Pin/contact info display on tap
- Directions integration with maps
- More pin color options
- Route planning between multiple contacts
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- Manual pin dropping capability
- Contact notes access and editing
- Sync settings across iOS devices
- Backup and restore functionality
- Exchange account contact group support
- Distance radius in miles (not just km)
- Call and text functionality from app
- Email/text bulk export by radius
- Street view copy and share
- Color key/legend for pin meanings
- Lock pins to prevent accidental changes
- Re-sync without full reinstall
- Support for multiple addresses per contact
- Ability to send app/map to coworkers
- Better integration with iOS address book
PinsPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AB Contact Map
- AB Contact Map Extension Pack$5.99
PinsPad
No in-app purchases








