Comparison

AB Contact Map vs Maps Address Book

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Maps Address Book

Manage all your important locations in one place. Easily organize, search, and share addresses with integrated navigation. Offers free basic features and a Pro subscription for advanced organization and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Effortless address organization and search
  • Import addresses from contacts and maps
  • One-tap directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze
  • GPS coordinate support
  • Address auto-complete
  • Advanced sharing with navigation links
  • CarPlay compatibility
Features
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Maps Address Book: Your Complete Address Management Solution Tired of hunting for addresses across multiple map apps? Maps Address Book is the ultimate solution for managing all your important locations. From basic address storage to advanced pro features, we've got everything you need. FREE FEATURES - Available to Everyone: Effortless Organization: Create, browse, search, and use your points of interest with ease Smart Labeling: Name your addresses and set favorites for automatic sorting Contact Import: Import from Contact when creating or editing an address Powerful Search: Find locations quickly using labels or addresses Multi-App Integration: Get one-tap directions via Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze Easy Import: Export locations from Google Maps or Apple Maps using the standard share function Address Search Map: Find locations in-app with our lookup tool GPS Support: Save and use GPS coordinates for precise locations Address Auto-Complete: Ensure your addresses are accurate and complete in one tap Advanced Sharing: Share your addresses in clear text, along with links for multiple navigation apps CarPlay compatible: Access addresses easily from your car! PRO FEATURES - Unlock Premium Power: Smart Categories: Organize and filter addresses with custom categories for efficient management Batch Contact Import: Import all your Contacts with an address in one go Contact Integration: Call or message associated contacts directly from address entries with a simple swipe iCloud Sync: Keep your addresses synchronized across all your Apple devices Advanced Interactive Map: Create, search and manage your POIs visually on a comprehensive map Real-Time ETAs: Plan your trip with confidence using live travel time estimates Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy the app without any advertisements Perfect for: Business professionals managing multiple client locations Real estate agents tracking properties Delivery drivers organizing frequent destinations Travelers collecting favorite spots Anyone who needs smart address organization Why Choose Maps Address Book? Simplicity: User-friendly interface for effortless address management Flexibility: Start free, upgrade when you need advanced features Efficiency: No more switching between apps to find your saved locations Smart Sorting: Automatic time-based sorting keeps recently used addresses accessible Versatility: Works seamlessly with all popular navigation apps Get Started Free! Download now and enjoy full address management capabilities at no cost. When you're ready for premium features like categories, iCloud sync, and real-time travel times, upgrade to Pro with our affordable subscription. Don't let address management slow you down. Experience the convenience of having all your important locations perfectly organized and instantly accessible! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cleverthinkingsoftware.com/privacy-policy-maps-address-book/

Screenshots

AB Contact Map4 screens
Maps Address Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maps Address Book at 100% against AB Contact Map's 45%. Maps Address Book also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AB Contact Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AB Contact Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Maps Address Book sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maps Address Book holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of AB Contact Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maps Address Book's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, Maps Address Book every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AB Contact Map versus Maps Address Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAB Contact MapMaps Address Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (20 ratings)4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2023 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermecking.netClever Thinking Software Inc.

Customer experience

AB Contact Map

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative42.7%

Maps Address Book

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Maps Address Book

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AB Contact Map

One-time1
  • AB Contact Map Extension Pack$5.99
5 purchases

Maps Address Book

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$13.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is AB Contact Map free?
AB Contact Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maps Address Book free?
Maps Address Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AB Contact Map or Maps Address Book?
Maps Address Book is rated higher. AB Contact Map averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Maps Address Book averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do AB Contact Map or Maps Address Book have ads?
Maps Address Book shows ads; AB Contact Map does not.
Which is updated more often, AB Contact Map or Maps Address Book?
AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, and Maps Address Book every 3 weeks. Most recently, AB Contact Map was updated on October 22, 2026 and Maps Address Book on October 25, 2026.

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