# Map Log vs Bulletin

The clearest difference is price: Bulletin at Free against Map Log's $1.99. Bulletin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Map Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Map Log against 5.0 for Bulletin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Map Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bulletin's.

Map Log ships an update every 3 months, Bulletin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Log | Bulletin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-log/id412602198/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-infinite-canvas/id6776181961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mocology](https://appshunter.io/developer/402443110) | [In The Middle (SG)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158544639) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-log/id412602198)

Record notes, photos, and voice memos directly onto a map. Organize your entries by category with custom icons and colors. Search your saved locations and share them via email.

**Highlights:** Geotagged notes with photos and voice recordings, Customizable map icons and colored notes, Address lookup and full-text search, Organize notes by category, Email sharing, Backup and restore functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bulletin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-infinite-canvas/id6776181961)

Create versatile digital boards for organizing ideas, plans, and personal projects. This app offers a flexible infinite canvas with various block types for text, images, links, and more. Collaborate with others or work offline, with options to customize appearance and organize content.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for unlimited board size, Diverse block types (text, image, link, drawing), Pro blocks for lists, progress bars, and trackers, Extensive customization options for block and board appearance, iCloud sync across Mac, iPad, and iPhone, Real-time collaboration on shared boards, Offline functionality and Spotlight search integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Log free?

Map Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bulletin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map Log or Bulletin?

Map Log and Bulletin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Map Log or Bulletin have ads?

Neither Map Log nor Bulletin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Log or Bulletin?

Map Log ships an update every 3 months, and Bulletin weekly. Most recently, Map Log was updated on September 16, 2026 and Bulletin on September 21, 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.*