# Blockn vs MapNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Blockn at 5.0 against MapNotes's 4.0. Blockn also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 4). MapNotes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockn sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and MapNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blockn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively.

Blockn ships an update every 5 days, MapNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockn | MapNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotes-location-notes/id6621208026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 179 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avaskas Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509950683) | [DIMOS RAMIOTIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824799053) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381)

This app provides comprehensive ad blocking for Safari, removing pop-ups, banners, and video ads. It also protects against trackers, malware, and offers premium features like social media blocking and adult content restriction.

**Highlights:** Eliminates pop-ups, banners, and video ads, Blocks tracking cookies and analytics, Prevents cryptojacking and malware, Customizable filters, Social media tracker blocking, Adult content restriction

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockn Premium (Week) | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Weekly Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


### MapNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotes-location-notes/id6621208026)

Pin notes and tasks to specific locations on a map. Organize information with categories, attach files, and set reminders. Features iCloud backup for data safety.

**Highlights:** Location-based notes, Categorized organization, Attach files and images, Powerful filters, Reminders and due dates, iCloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockn free?

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

### Is MapNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blockn or MapNotes?

Blockn is rated higher. Blockn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MapNotes averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Blockn or MapNotes have ads?

Neither Blockn nor MapNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blockn or MapNotes?

Blockn ships an update every 5 days, and MapNotes weekly. Most recently, Blockn was updated on September 1, 2026 and MapNotes on June 11, 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.*