# KMZ Loader vs Map Marker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Marker at 88% against KMZ Loader's 42%. Map Marker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). KMZ Loader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KMZ Loader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Map Marker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Marker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Marker has 343 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of KMZ Loader's written reviews are positive against 88% of Map Marker's.

KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, Map Marker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KMZ Loader | Map Marker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230/reviews) | **[4.8 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marker-places-organizer/id1287281807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **343** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casey Evanoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/319345353) | [Sebastien BIERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287281806) |

## What reviewers say

### KMZ Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230)

Easily open and view KMZ files on your iOS device. This app decompresses KMZ files into KML, making them viewable in Google Earth or as source code. All imported files are stored for easy access and deletion.

**Highlights:** Open KMZ files, Decompress KMZ to KML, View KML in Google Earth, View KML as source code, Store imported KMZ files, Delete KMZ files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMZ Loader Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handles KMZ maps flawlessly
- 👍 Useful for real-time location reference
- 👍 Opens KMZ files to Google Earth
- 👍 Lifesaver for field use
- 👍 Best KMZ app for KML

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does nothing
- 🐛 No instructions
- 🐛 Zero function
- 🐛 Doesn't unpack
- 🐛 Crashes or building doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work
- Doesn't unpack or do anything
- Crashes or building doesn't load in properly
- Does not work in iOS 11
- No longer works

**Requested features**

- Load 3D structures (e.g., World Trade Center)
- Update for new iOS versions
- Update for iOS 11
- Update for iOS 6
- Add 'delete' function for KMZ files


### Map Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marker-places-organizer/id1287281807)

Organize your favorite places with custom markers, descriptions, and photos. Create folders, search for locations, and even measure distances and areas. Collaborate with friends and sync your maps across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable map markers, Organize markers into folders, Search and create markers from locations, Measure distances and areas, Cloud sync and collaboration, Import/export KML/KMZ files, Custom fields for markers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Marker premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for organizing locations
- 🚀 Efficient for work and personal use
- 🎨 Customizable markers and folders
- 📍 Accurate location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with syncing and updating
- 🔍 Search functionality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Markers disappearing after updates
- Inability to delete individual markers
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange marker order
- Option to print or export maps
- Improved search and filtering
- Sync across devices and accounts
- More marker/icon customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KMZ Loader free?

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

### Is Map Marker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KMZ Loader or Map Marker?

Map Marker is rated higher. KMZ Loader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Map Marker averages 4.8 from 343 ratings.

### Do KMZ Loader or Map Marker have ads?

Neither KMZ Loader nor Map Marker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KMZ Loader or Map Marker?

KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, and Map Marker every 2 months. Most recently, KMZ Loader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Map Marker on November 3, 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.*