Comparison

Open Maps vs Spot Ping

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

Head to head
About

Open Maps

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Open Maps for Everyone – Your Ultimate Collaborative Mapping Tool Discover a new way to explore, create, and share maps with Open Maps for Everyone. Designed for travelers, explorers, and community builders, our innovative app transforms the way you view locations and share experiences—all in one intuitive platform. Key Features: Custom Map Creation: Create public maps for the world to see, keep private maps just for you, or build member-only maps for a trusted circle. Tailor your maps to your lifestyle with flexible privacy settings. Versatile Drawing Tools: Draw more than just markers—add circles, polygons, and polylines to illustrate routes, zones, and areas of interest. Express your creativity and highlight the details that matter most. Enhanced Marker Functionality: Attach images, website links, and phone numbers directly to markers. With a simple tap, instantly open a website or place a call, making your maps not only informative but also interactive. Advanced Tagging & Search: Organize markers using multiple tags to easily filter and find exactly what you need. Utilize both address and keyword searches to quickly locate specific markers on your map. Personalized Marker Decoration: Customize markers with selectable background colors and choose from over 1,600 icons to visually represent your favorite locations. Highlight your best spots with favorite icons and rate them using a 5-star system. Seamless Navigation Integration: With one-tap functionality, launch third-party map apps directly from a marker for a smooth transition to turn-by-turn navigation and further exploration. Collaborative Mapping: Invite family, friends, or colleagues to co-edit your maps with varying permission levels—administrator, editor, or viewer. Build rich, shared maps that evolve with community input. Global Community Maps: Explore a vast collection of public maps created by users from around the world. Get inspired, find new places, and contribute your own discoveries to the global map community. Experience the freedom to create and explore with a tool that’s as dynamic as your adventures. Download Open Maps for Everyone now and start mapping your world in a fun, collaborative way! Terms of Use https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/privacy-policy

About

Spot Ping

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That place you're curious about, the shop you've been meaning to try, the park you'd love to revisit... Ever told yourself "I'll go next time" — and then forgot? Spot Ping is a simple location reminder app. Just drop a pin on the map to save a spot, and when you walk by, we'll send you a "Ping!" notification. ■ Perfect for • That restaurant a friend recommended — don't let it slip your mind • Pop into that cafe you've had your eye on when you pass it • Remember the shop you always forget to stop by ■ Features • Save a spot by long-pressing the map or searching for a place • Get notified automatically as you get close (works in the background) • Customize the notification radius for each spot • Add a memo to remember why you saved it • All data stays on your device — no servers involved • No account required — start using it right away Instead of managing a to-do list, Spot Ping reminds you naturally as you go about your day. That's the experience.

Screenshots

Open Maps4 screens
Spot Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spot Ping at none against Open Maps's 8. Open Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Open Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spot Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Open Maps versus Spot Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen MapsSpot Ping
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKnecht, Inc.Takahiro Oda

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Open Maps

Subscriptions8
  • Basic (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Basic (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Pro (Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Basic (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Basic (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual)$119.991 Year
None

Spot Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open Maps free?
Open Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot Ping free?
Spot Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Open Maps or Spot Ping have ads?
Neither Open Maps nor Spot Ping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Maps or Spot Ping?
Open Maps ships an update every 4 days, and Spot Ping every 4 days. Most recently, Open Maps was updated on October 10, 2026 and Spot Ping on September 28, 2026.

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