Comparison

Pin Drop vs Open Maps

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

Head to head
About

Pin Drop

Organize tasks, notes, and routes around real-world locations on a single map. This app connects information to the places that matter, offering structure without complexity for solo users, teams, and everyday life. Keep your work and personal world organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Location-based organization
  • Task and note management
  • Route planning
  • Offline access
  • Data export
  • Shared maps for teams
Features
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Pin Drop is a place-based workspace. Organize tasks, visits, notes and routes around real locations, all on one calm, powerful map. Instead of juggling lists, spreadsheets, notes and screenshots, keep everything connected to the places that matter. Work feels clearer when information lives where it actually happens. Whether you work solo, manage projects in the field or want a better way to organize your world, this is structure without complexity. Work from places, not tabs - - - - - - Every pin can hold more than a location. Add tasks, notes, reminders, visits and files so your map becomes a living system, not a static list. Use it to: • plan work on the move • track visits and progress • organize long-term projects • keep personal and professional maps focused and useful Stay organized over time - - - - - - Maps get messy. Yours doesn't have to. Archive completed pins without losing history. Keep active work front and center while preserving everything you may need later. Fast performance and smooth navigation keep things responsive, even with large maps and long timelines. One map, different ways to use it - - - - - - → Solo Powerful tools for individuals who want structure without collaboration noise. Tasks, reminders, routing and visit history, all private and under your control. → Teams Work together with shared maps, live updates and controlled access. Ideal for field teams, sales, operations and distributed work. → Everyday life Plan trips, organize routines, save places and keep everything connected to the real world. Built for trust and longevity - - - - - - • Offline access when you need it • Encrypted, private data • Export your information anytime • Used and refined for over 15 years Designed to be something you rely on, not something you outgrow. Replaces the tools you're already using - - - - - - Often used as a simpler alternative to Google My Maps, Mapstr, spreadsheets and lightweight CRM tools. Keep mapping, tasks and planning together in one place, tied to real locations. Built to support smarter workflows over time, with automation and AI features evolving alongside how you use places. Start mapping with clarity. Links: - - - - - - For more details, visit: www.pindrop.it For support, visit: www.pindrop.it/help Contact us: www.pindrop.it/contact Legal & Policies: - - - - - - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: www.pindrop.it/legal/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: www.pindrop.it/legal/privacy-policy

About

Open Maps

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Open Maps for Everyone – Your Ultimate Collaborative Mapping Tool Discover a new way to explore, create, and share maps with Open Maps for Everyone. Designed for travelers, explorers, and community builders, our innovative app transforms the way you view locations and share experiences—all in one intuitive platform. Key Features: Custom Map Creation: Create public maps for the world to see, keep private maps just for you, or build member-only maps for a trusted circle. Tailor your maps to your lifestyle with flexible privacy settings. Versatile Drawing Tools: Draw more than just markers—add circles, polygons, and polylines to illustrate routes, zones, and areas of interest. Express your creativity and highlight the details that matter most. Enhanced Marker Functionality: Attach images, website links, and phone numbers directly to markers. With a simple tap, instantly open a website or place a call, making your maps not only informative but also interactive. Advanced Tagging & Search: Organize markers using multiple tags to easily filter and find exactly what you need. Utilize both address and keyword searches to quickly locate specific markers on your map. Personalized Marker Decoration: Customize markers with selectable background colors and choose from over 1,600 icons to visually represent your favorite locations. Highlight your best spots with favorite icons and rate them using a 5-star system. Seamless Navigation Integration: With one-tap functionality, launch third-party map apps directly from a marker for a smooth transition to turn-by-turn navigation and further exploration. Collaborative Mapping: Invite family, friends, or colleagues to co-edit your maps with varying permission levels—administrator, editor, or viewer. Build rich, shared maps that evolve with community input. Global Community Maps: Explore a vast collection of public maps created by users from around the world. Get inspired, find new places, and contribute your own discoveries to the global map community. Experience the freedom to create and explore with a tool that’s as dynamic as your adventures. Download Open Maps for Everyone now and start mapping your world in a fun, collaborative way! Terms of Use https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pin Drop4 screens
Open Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open Maps at every 4 days against Pin Drop's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pin Drop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Open Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pin Drop ships an update every 10 days, Open Maps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pin Drop versus Open Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPin DropOpen Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (868 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings868 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB93 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSalucia LtdKnecht, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Pin Drop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Pins disappearing from map
  • Inability to delete tags
  • Crashes when trying to share or add friends
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing pins
  • Map not loading properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to change pin colors
  • Option to plan multi-stop routes
  • Improved search and filtering
  • Better syncing across devices
  • Offline map functionality
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  • iPad version
  • Printing and exporting options

Open Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pin Drop

Subscriptions8
  • Pin Drop Lite Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pin Drop Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pin Drop Solo$9.991 Month
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  • Pin Drop Team Monthly$20.001 Month
  • Pin Drop Lite Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pin Drop Solo$95.901 Year
  • Pin Drop Plus Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pin Drop Team Annual$200.001 Year
8 purchases

Open Maps

Subscriptions8
  • Basic (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Basic (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Pro (Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Basic (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Basic (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual)$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Pin Drop free?
Pin Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Maps free?
Open Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pin Drop or Open Maps have ads?
Neither Pin Drop nor Open Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pin Drop or Open Maps?
Pin Drop ships an update every 10 days, and Open Maps every 4 days. Most recently, Pin Drop was updated on September 22, 2026 and Open Maps on July 29, 2026.

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