# AB Contact Map vs Maps Address Book

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Contact Map | Maps Address Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-address-book/id6584524397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mecking.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388624447) | [Clever Thinking Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758283906) |

## 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


### Maps Address Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-address-book/id6584524397)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $13.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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