The Area App vs ShredMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Area App
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The Area App connects you with people, places and ideas around you. Share your thoughts, creativity and ideas with people in your locality and beyond.
ShredMap
Discover and share skate and BMX spots with a community of street athletes. Find locations, plan sessions with local riders, and showcase your clips. Contribute to a growing map of parks, shops, and street features.
- Discover skate and BMX spots on a live map
- View spot details including photos, ratings, and safety notes
- Share clips and photos, tag spots, and follow other riders
- Plan and invite others to sessions at specific spots
- Add new spots and contribute to map accuracy
- Track progress with check-in streaks and badges
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ShredMap is a community-driven map and feed for street athletes. Discover real spots near you, plan sessions with local riders, and share your clips with the scene. Find spots • Browse a live map of skate spots, parks, and shops • See photos, difficulty, spot type, ratings, and safety notes • Get directions in Apple Maps or browse spots on CarPlay Share & connect • Post clips and photos, tag spots, and follow other riders • Like and comment on posts from the community • See "Clips from this spot" on each spot detail page Plan sessions • Create events at spots and invite the local scene • RSVP, get reminders, and chat with attendees Build the map • Add new spots with photos and details • Rate spots and report outdated info Track your progress • Build your check-in streak and earn badges • Add your Rider Pass to Apple Wallet Whether you skate, BMX, or blade — drop a pin, post a clip, plan a session, and help the next rider find their new favorite spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShredMap at every 3 days against The Area App's monthly. The Area App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.3). On price, ads, 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.
The Area App ships an update monthly, ShredMap every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | The Area App | ShredMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roq Networks (OPC) Private Limited | Robert Schroeder |
In-app purchases
The Area App
No in-app purchases
ShredMap
No in-app purchases
