# AB Contact Map vs Sonar LiDAR

The clearest difference is rating: Sonar LiDAR at 5.0 against AB Contact Map's 2.8. Sonar LiDAR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). AB Contact Map's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, ads, 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 Sonar LiDAR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonar LiDAR 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, Sonar LiDAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Contact Map | Sonar LiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-contact-map/id388624444/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-lidar/id6756738319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mecking.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388624447) | [Federico Di Francesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610170288) |

## 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


### Sonar LiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-lidar/id6756738319)

This app transforms your iPhone Pro's LiDAR sensor into a real-time sonar, providing audio and haptic feedback about your surroundings. It detects walls, furniture, steps, and doorways, aiding navigation in familiar environments.

**Highlights:** Real-time sonar feedback, Audio and haptic alerts, Obstacle detection (walls, furniture, steps), Posture guidance, Optional night vision depth view, VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer me a beer. | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Contact Map free?

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

### Is Sonar LiDAR free?

Sonar LiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AB Contact Map or Sonar LiDAR?

Sonar LiDAR is rated higher. AB Contact Map averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sonar LiDAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AB Contact Map or Sonar LiDAR have ads?

Neither AB Contact Map nor Sonar LiDAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Contact Map or Sonar LiDAR?

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, and Sonar LiDAR weekly. Most recently, AB Contact Map was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sonar LiDAR on October 30, 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.*