# AB Contact Map vs Nearest Contacts

The clearest difference is price: AB Contact Map at Free against Nearest Contacts's $1.99. AB Contact Map also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Nearest Contacts's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AB Contact Map is free to download; Nearest Contacts costs $1.99 up front. AB Contact Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nearest Contacts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nearest Contacts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Contact Map has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of AB Contact Map's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nearest Contacts's.

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, Nearest Contacts every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Contact Map | Nearest Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearest-contacts/id446454700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mecking.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388624447) | [Lobitos Creek](https://appshunter.io/developer/441375536) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Contact Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AB Contact Map Extension Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Effectively displays contacts on map
- 🎨 Customizable pin colors for organization
- 📍 Works well with contact groups
- ✅ Handles large contact databases (1000+)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ❌ Contacts fail to load or display
- 📍 Inaccurate address geocoding
- 🔄 Requires reinstall to sync new contacts
- ⚠️ No warning before clearing all pins

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Nearest Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearest-contacts/id446454700)

This app transforms your address book into a travel resource by showing you the nearest contacts on a map. It helps you find nearby friends, family, or customers, and locate points of interest like restaurants and hotels. Get driving directions and filter results by contact group or travel direction.

**Highlights:** Display contacts on a map, Show distance and driving time, Get driving directions, Filter by contact group, Filter by travel direction, Built-in compass

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Contact Map free?

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

### Is Nearest Contacts free?

Nearest Contacts costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AB Contact Map or Nearest Contacts?

Nearest Contacts is rated higher. AB Contact Map averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Nearest Contacts averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AB Contact Map or Nearest Contacts have ads?

Neither AB Contact Map nor Nearest Contacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Contact Map or Nearest Contacts?

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, and Nearest Contacts every 3 months. Most recently, AB Contact Map was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nearest Contacts on November 1, 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.*