Placemarker vs GeoMarks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GeoMarks
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Placemarker | GeoMarks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Campbell Labs LLC | Enxhi Qemalli |
In-app purchases
Placemarker
No in-app purchases
GeoMarks
No in-app purchases






