Comparison

Sync Rentals vs PersonalMap Journal

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

Head to head
About

Sync Rentals

Features
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Tired of renting “categories” instead of the car you actually want? With Sync, you choose the exact car that fits your style and needs — no surprises, no compromises. Why Choose Sync? > Choose the car you love – Pick the exact car you want, from city compacts to SUVs and luxury rides. > Pick up or get delivery – Grab your car nearby or have it delivered to you. > No hidden fees, no paperwork – Skip the lines and rent without the usual rental headaches. > Safe & secure – Rent with confidence. Every trip is backed by strict safety standards and verified hosts. > Fast & hassle-free – Book in minutes and get on the road without delays. Whether it’s a weekend escape, a business trip, or just getting around town, Sync gives you the freedom to rent the car you actually want. Download now and experience car rentals without the compromises!

About

PersonalMap Journal

Features
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You remember the place. You just can't remember when you were there. PersonalMap quietly records the places you stop, using the low-power location signals your iPhone already produces. Every day becomes a page: a map of where you went, the stops you made, that day's photos, and your notes. Ask "when was I here?" about any place and get an answer. FREE FOREVER • Automatic visit recording, with no limits • Your last 7 days, in full detail • Notes on a day or pinned to a spot on the route — typed or spoken • Export of your entire history: JSON, GPX, CSV, or an encrypted archive. Always free. Your data is never held hostage. FULL VERSION — ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Your whole history, however far back it goes • Search everything — places, notes, dates • Insights: countries and cities visited, the places you return to, and what you were doing on this day years ago • Trip mode: precise, temporary route recording for a hike or a day out, stopping automatically after 4 hours. Can be started from Apple Watch. • That day's photos beside your visits, shown live from your library — nothing is ever copied • Bring in your past: Google Timeline (JSON), photo EXIF locations, GPX files • Look Around at the places you stopped, satellite and hybrid maps, visit editing • iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch with a single purchase Everything is unlocked for 3 days when you install the app. No card, no sign-up. PRIVACY IS ARCHITECTURE, NOT A PROMISE • No servers of ours. Your history stays on your device. • No analytics, no third-party SDKs, no ads, no account • Data Not Collected, because there is nothing to collect • Automatic place naming (Apple geocoding) is opt-in and off by default • Optional iCloud sync uses your own private iCloud database • Face ID lock, and the app hides its contents in the app switcher OUR COMMITMENTS 1. No subscription, ever. 2. Recording and export stay free forever. Whatever was recorded remains yours, and it always comes back out. 3. If the app goes 24 months without an update, the last version unlocks everything for free. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. PersonalMap relies on low-power location signals rather than continuous GPS, except in Trip mode, which you start yourself and which stops on its own.

Screenshots

Sync Rentals4 screens
PersonalMap Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sync Rentals at none against PersonalMap Journal's 1. On price, ads, 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. PersonalMap Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sync Rentals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sync Rentals versus PersonalMap Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSync RentalsPersonalMap Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSync Technologies S.A.Spyridon Tsiolakis

In-app purchases

None

Sync Rentals

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PersonalMap Journal

One-time1
  • PersonalMap Full$8.99

Questions

Is Sync Rentals free?
Sync Rentals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PersonalMap Journal free?
PersonalMap Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sync Rentals or PersonalMap Journal have ads?
Neither Sync Rentals nor PersonalMap Journal shows ads.

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