MapNotes vs Share My Location
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapNotes
Pin notes and tasks to specific locations on a map. Organize information with categories, attach files, and set reminders. Features iCloud backup for data safety.
- Location-based notes
- Categorized organization
- Attach files and images
- Powerful filters
- Reminders and due dates
- iCloud backup
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MapNotes is the ultimate app for saving and organizing your location-based notes. Whether you're a traveler, a professional, or just someone who loves to stay organized, MapNotes lets you pin notes to specific locations, attach important files, and keep track of tasks effortlessly. Key Features: Location-Based Notes: Create and save notes tied to any location, helping you stay organized and never miss a detail no matter where you are. Categorized Organization: Assign your notes to custom categories, making it easy to group related information together for quick access. Attach Files and Images: Keep all your information in one place by attaching files and images directly to your notes. Powerful Filters: Filter your notes based on category or customer to quickly find what you need. Reminders and Due Dates: Stay on top of your tasks with due date reminders. Get notified 24 hours before, and a final reminder 1 hour before the due date. iCloud Backup: Keep your data safe with automatic iCloud backups, so you never lose a note. Organize your thoughts and tasks like never before with MapNotes – your personal location-based note assistant. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Share My Location
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Welcome to the new way to easily share your real-time GPS location with your friends, family, co-workers, customers, suppliers, and more. The Share Your Location GPS Tracker app enables you to share a Google Map displaying your exact location. It is highly accurate, provides continuous location updates, and is incredibly easy to use! Download this app and you will instantly see how easy it is to use. In fact, you will find only two screens! This GPS cell phone tracker app's simple design contains only a few steps to share your GPS location. The first thing you will do is enable GPS location tracking by clicking the 'Start' button. This will enable the app to use the GPS services available on your phone. The app will generate a random identifier that is unique to only your phone. Now it is time to share your GPS location. Click on the 'Share' button and several share options will be displayed based on the apps installed on your device. Among the options you will may include: - SMS tracker: send a text message with your private url - Email: send your location url via email - Messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc Your location url can be shared with anyone that needs to know where you are! Only those with the location url will be able to see your location. Using this friend finder feature, your friends will see your exact location. As you move, the tracker app will automatically update the map with your new location. Your friends will be able to track the GPS location of your phone with ease. When you are done sharing your location, simply press 'Stop' and no new location updates will be shared. You can manage all your shared location data and in the "manage" screen of the app. Here are some additional important features: > No login or user id required > No personal identifiable information is ever stored > No app install is required by your friends > Your location is continually updated on Google Maps in real-time > Reset and delete all data at any time > Utilize GPS for precision location tracking or use wifi triangulation when not available > Available on both major platforms (CROSS-PLATFORM location tracking and sharing support) > Customizable Profile: Customize your displayed name and line color you and others see. GROUP SHARING: > Want to share your location AND see where several friends or family members are on the same map? > Simply create a group and share the link. Others with the link can also share their data to the same map (must have the app to share location) TAG SHARING: >Want to limit the amount of data being shown? >Share your location with your fiends with the link where only you can add data to the tag PERSONAL: Turn Sharing Off! > Want to just track your location without sharing it with anyone? > Simply turn sharing off and track your location All feedback is welcome: please use the In-App feedback/support form OR contact information at the bottom to provide feedback on our GPS location share application. Free Version > Location data stored for 3 days from when it was created. from when it was created. Paid Version(s) > Basic: Location data stored for 90 days from when it was created. Terms of Use: https://sharemylocation.io/terms_page Privacy Policy: https://sharemylocation.io/privacy_page
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MapNotes at 13.4 against Share My Location's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MapNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Share My Location sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapNotes ships an update weekly, Share My Location every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapNotes | Share My Location |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DIMOS RAMIOTIS | Red Maple Tree LLC |
In-app purchases
MapNotes
- Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Share My Location
- Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Basic - One Month$4.991 Month
- Family Monthly$6.991 Month
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- Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Family Yearly$69.991 Year









