Comparison

Placemarker vs GeoMarks

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

Head to head
About

Placemarker

Build and share custom maps with private locations. Ideal for sending directions to frequent spots, creating curated travel experiences, or managing event locations. Your data remains private by default.

Highlights
  • Create personal maps
  • Share frequently visited locations
  • Private maps by default
  • Generate public URLs for curated experiences
  • Create experience guides
  • Scout locations for film/photography
Features
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What does Placemarker do for you? Placemarker is your personal map builder. Create your own maps and share frequently visited locations more efficiently. Maps are private by default until you decide to publish them. Your data is private by default. When to use Placemarker:
 1. Sending directions to frequently traveled locations 2. Sending public URLs for curated multi-destination experiences 3. Creating experience guides for short-term rental guests 4. Sending important locations to your child's caregiver before leaving for travel 5. You are a tour guide and want to generate self-guided tours for your tourist clients 6. You curate travel experiences for tourist clients 7. You organize large outdoor festival events and manage multiple locations 8. Scouting locations for film or photography

About

GeoMarks

Features
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Seamlessly blend location data with your notes to create rich, context-aware experiences. Whether you're planning a trip, marking important locations, or simply capturing moments, MapNotes has you covered. Key Features: 1. Geotag Your Notes: Attach notes to specific locations on the map for easy reference. 2. Effortless Navigation: Explore your notes visually on an interactive map interface. 3. Personalized Organization: Categorize and filter notes based on tags, dates, and locations. 4. Collaborative Sharing: Share maps with friends, family, and colleagues for collaborative planning. 5. Secure Backup: Safeguard your data with encrypted backups and sync across devices. 6. Intuitive Interface: User-friendly design for quick and intuitive note creation and management.

Screenshots

Placemarker4 screens
GeoMarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GeoMarks at none against Placemarker's shown. Placemarker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Placemarker ships an update every 2 days, GeoMarks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Placemarker versus GeoMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlacemarkerGeoMarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCampbell Labs LLCEnxhi Qemalli

In-app purchases

None

Placemarker

No in-app purchases

None

GeoMarks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Placemarker free?
Placemarker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoMarks free?
GeoMarks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Placemarker or GeoMarks have ads?
Placemarker shows ads; GeoMarks does not.
Which is updated more often, Placemarker or GeoMarks?
Placemarker ships an update every 2 days, and GeoMarks every 5 days. Most recently, Placemarker was updated on September 21, 2026 and GeoMarks on September 11, 2026.

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