# Sar vs Map a Note

The clearest difference is rating: Sar at 4.8 against Map a Note's 1.0. Sar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map a Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sar has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sar ships an update every 2 months, Map a Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sar | Map a Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sar/id542195151/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-a-note/id6476342824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMQUAS Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374193869) | [Gray Whale and Blue Heron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406567541) |

## What reviewers say

### Sar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sar/id542195151)

A writer's application designed for Myanmar users, offering support for Bluetooth keyboards and iCloud file saving. It enables markdown to HTML conversion, syntax highlighting, and easy sharing to social networks.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Keyboard Support, iCloud File Saving, Markdown to HTML Conversion, Markdown Syntax Highlighting, Copy with Unicode Text, AirPrint with Myanmar Font, Social Network Sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map a Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-a-note/id6476342824)

Capture notes and multimedia content directly on a map. Organize your entries with labels and decks, and export your data for backup or sharing. Offers customizable map styles and UI colors for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Map-based note annotation, Add text, photos, and videos to notes, List and filter notes by labels, Create decks for organized notes, Export app data, Customizable map styles and UI colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited notes | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited notes | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sar free?

Sar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Map a Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sar or Map a Note?

Sar is rated higher. Sar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Map a Note averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sar or Map a Note have ads?

Neither Sar nor Map a Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sar or Map a Note?

Sar ships an update every 2 months, and Map a Note monthly. Most recently, Sar was updated on November 1, 2026 and Map a Note on November 4, 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.*
