Comparison

Maptera vs ThatSpot Guide

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

Head to head
About

Maptera

This app helps you save and organize locations you want to visit or revisit. Easily pin favorite spots, bookmark places for future trips, and share recommendations with friends. Build a personal map of memories and travel plans.

Highlights
  • Pin places in seconds
  • Bookmark locations for wishlists
  • Mark places as visited or to-visit
  • Organize places into collections
  • Share favorite spots with friends
  • Discover new places from trusted sources
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Ever saved a place in your notes or sent yourself a link you forgot about? Maptera is your personal travel map, built to bookmark places, pin favourite spots, and save locations you want to visit or revisit. Whether it’s a coffee shop in your own city, a hotel for your next trip, or a hidden gem a friend told you about, Maptera helps you remember, organise, and share places that matter. With Maptera, you can: • Pin places in seconds: coffee shops, beaches, hotels, restaurants, museums, and more • Bookmark locations to build your travel wishlist • Mark places as visited or to-visit • Organise your places into collections • Share your favourite spots with friends • Discover new places by exploring maps from people you trust • Build a personal map that reflects your taste, memories, and travel plans No more forgetting that amazing brunch place or beach trail someone recommended. Maptera is the easiest way to plan trips, track memories, and create your own city guide. It’s not just for travel, bookmark everyday places too: • A local jazz bar • Your go-to café • A sunset viewpoint • A spot you don’t want to lose Pin it. Bookmark it. Share it. Discover more. And the best part? It was built by two brothers who just wanted a better way to remember the places that mattered.

About

ThatSpot Guide

Features
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Turn your social media travel inspiration into reality with ThatSpot Guide – the ultimate companion for discovering and exploring amazing places from TikTok and Instagram reels. DISCOVER & SAVE - Share TikTok and Instagram reels directly to ThatSpot Guide - Our smart technology automatically extracts location details, business information, and travel tips - Save your favorite spots for future visits - Create custom lists and trip collections - Get all essential details: location, hours, prices, reservation links, and more EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE - Access detailed information about each spot without manual searching - View interactive maps of saved locations - Find trending places around you - Get real-time updates on popular destinations - Browse through curated lists of local recommendations PLAN YOUR ADVENTURES - Organize saved spots into trip itineraries - Get location-based suggestions while exploring - Access offline information when traveling - Find hidden gems and local favorites - Save time with instant access to booking and reservation links SMART FEATURES - Automatic spot detection from social content - Detailed business information extraction - Interactive maps and navigation - Smart search with powerful filters - Real-time trending spots - Location-based recommendations - Offline access to saved information - Trip planning and organization tools PERFECT FOR - Travel enthusiasts discovering new destinations - Food lovers seeking local dining experiences - Adventure seekers looking for hidden gems - Digital nomads exploring new cities - Local explorers finding trending spots nearby - Anyone who loves discovering places through social media WHY CHOOSE THATSPOT GUIDE - Save hours of manual research - Never lose track of places you want to visit - Get comprehensive information instantly - Discover authentic local experiences - Access real-world recommendations - Plan trips with confidence ThatSpot Guide transforms how you discover and explore places. Stop taking screenshots or saving links – let ThatSpot Guide organize your travel inspiration into actionable plans. Download now and start turning your social media discoveries into real adventures! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ThatSpot Guide only uses your location when actively using the app's exploration features. Privacy Policy: https://thatspot.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://thatspot.app/terms Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@thatspot.app

Screenshots

Maptera4 screens
ThatSpot Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maptera at none against ThatSpot Guide's shown. ThatSpot Guide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Maptera ships an update every 3 weeks, ThatSpot Guide weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maptera versus ThatSpot Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapteraThatSpot Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPatryk ZatorskiFull Experience LLC

In-app purchases

None

Maptera

No in-app purchases

None

ThatSpot Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maptera free?
Maptera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThatSpot Guide free?
ThatSpot Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maptera or ThatSpot Guide have ads?
ThatSpot Guide shows ads; Maptera does not.
Which is updated more often, Maptera or ThatSpot Guide?
Maptera ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThatSpot Guide weekly. Most recently, Maptera was updated on November 4, 2026 and ThatSpot Guide on October 28, 2026.

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