Comparison

Map Points X vs Projection Mapping Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Map Points X

Features
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Explore the world via google maps and identify points of interest such Eiffel Tower in Paris, the National monument in Washington DC, and the Taj Mahal in India

About

Projection Mapping Toolbox

This utility app assists projection mapping, AV, and live production professionals with on-site calculations. It offers tools for projector placement, throw distance, surface dimensions, and multi-projector layouts, streamlining workflows for technicians and designers.

Highlights
  • Throw Distance Calculator
  • Multi-Projector Layouts
  • Surface Dimension Tool
  • Aspect Ratio Estimator
  • CAD PDF Import
  • Projector Inventory
Features
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Projection Calculator Toolbox is a mobile utility for projection mapping, AV, and live production workflows. It is designed for on-site calculations where speed and accuracy matter. The app provides tools to calculate projector placement, throw distance, surface dimensions, and multi-projector layouts using real-world measurements and manufacturer specifications. Tools Included Throw Distance Calculator Calculate projector-to-surface distance using lens throw ratios. Multi-Projector Calculations Plan multi-projector layouts with support for edge blending. Surface Dimension Tool Convert physical surface measurements into pixel width and height. Aspect Ratio Estimator Estimate surface aspect ratio using live view or photo reference. CAD PDF Import Import technical drawing PDFs and visualize projector photometrics over layouts. Projector Inventory Store commonly used projector specifications and reuse them across calculations. Projection Calculator Toolbox is intended for technicians and designers who need reliable calculations on site without spreadsheets or desktop software. The interface prioritizes clarity and fast input to minimize setup time. Built with React and Capacitor for native iOS performance.

Screenshots

Map Points X3 screens
Projection Mapping Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

Map Points X and Projection Mapping Toolbox are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Points X ships an update every 11 days, Projection Mapping Toolbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Map Points X versus Projection Mapping Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Points XProjection Mapping Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumar NavulurJoseph Shea

In-app purchases

None

Map Points X

No in-app purchases

None

Projection Mapping Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Points X free?
Map Points X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Projection Mapping Toolbox free?
Projection Mapping Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Points X or Projection Mapping Toolbox have ads?
Neither Map Points X nor Projection Mapping Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Points X or Projection Mapping Toolbox?
Map Points X ships an update every 11 days, and Projection Mapping Toolbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Map Points X was updated on September 14, 2026 and Projection Mapping Toolbox on July 17, 2026.

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