# MapKeep vs InnerChapters

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InnerChapters at none against MapKeep's 2. InnerChapters also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). MapKeep's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapKeep sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. InnerChapters asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MapKeep against 5.0 for InnerChapters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

MapKeep ships an update every 2 weeks, InnerChapters daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapKeep | InnerChapters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapkeep/id6467408833/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innerchapters/id6468540033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Haglund](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708590036) | [John Palacios](https://appshunter.io/developer/974312661) |

## What reviewers say

### MapKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapkeep/id6467408833)

Quickly save your current location with a single tap on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Organize saved locations by category and view your collection grow on a map over time. Access your saved spots easily with widgets and complications.

**Highlights:** One-tap location capture, Organize pins with categories, Filter by date and category, iPhone lock screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $10.00 | one-time |


### InnerChapters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innerchapters/id6468540033)

This daily journaling app allows users to easily record their thoughts and experiences. Entries can be tagged with emojis for quick retrieval and the journal can be secured with a passcode for privacy. Search functionality includes emojis, dates, and text.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling, Emoji tagging for entries, Search by emoji, date, and text, Passcode protection, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapKeep free?

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

### Is InnerChapters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapKeep or InnerChapters?

MapKeep and InnerChapters are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MapKeep or InnerChapters have ads?

Neither MapKeep nor InnerChapters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapKeep or InnerChapters?

MapKeep ships an update every 2 weeks, and InnerChapters daily. Most recently, MapKeep was updated on September 23, 2026 and InnerChapters on June 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.*