MapNotes vs Map Memos
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/
Map Memos
Pin locations on a map and add custom notes to them. Easily share annotated maps with others for travel planning, local guides, property management, and more. Organize your world geographically with custom icons and offline access.
- Tap and add notes to map locations
- Create custom points of interest
- Share annotated maps easily
- Categorize notes with customizable icons
- Offline access to notes
- Plan trips and record memories
- Create personalized city guides
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Just tap a place or a location on a map and add notes to it! Easily share maps with custom locations and notes. Key Features: • Tap & Note: Simply tap any place or location on the map to instantly add your thoughts, reminders, or observations. • Custom Locations: Create and mark your own points of interest, even if they're not official map landmarks. • Easy Sharing: Share your annotated maps with friends, family, or colleagues with just a few taps. • Customizable Icons: Categorize your notes with a variety of eye-catching icons for quick visual reference. • Offline Access: Access your notes even without an internet connection, perfect for travel. Endless Possibilities: Travel Companion: • Plan your trips by pinning must-visit spots and attaching travel tips. • Record memories and impressions of places you've visited. Local Expert: • Create personalized city guides for visiting friends. • Mark your favorite restaurants, cafes, and hidden gems with detailed recommendations. Property Management: • Streamline rentals by sharing maps with exact locations, lockbox codes, and specific instructions for guests or cleaners. • Keep track of maintenance notes for multiple properties. Business Tool: • Mark potential client locations with meeting notes and follow-up reminders. • Create custom maps for team members with important project-related information. Personal Life Organizer: • Never forget where you parked your car again! • Keep track of important locations like your doctor's office, with notes on appointment times and what to bring. Educational Resource: • Teachers can create interactive geography lessons. • Students can use it for field trips or research projects. Whether you're a frequent traveler, a busy professional, or simply someone who loves to explore and remember, Map Memos is your perfect companion for keeping your world organized and your memories geographically anchored. Download Map Memos today and start pinning your thoughts to the world! Privacy Policy: https://www.minimasoftware.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.minimasoftware.com/terms/mapmemos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Map Memos at 5.0 against MapNotes's 4.0. Map Memos also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). MapNotes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Map Memos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Map Memos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
MapNotes ships an update weekly, Map Memos every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapNotes | Map Memos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIMOS RAMIOTIS | Minima Software |
Customer experience
MapNotes
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In-app purchases
MapNotes
- Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Map Memos
- Pro$9.991 Year
- Pro$9.99









