Comparison

Map Memos vs MapNote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

MapNote

Features
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MapNote is a lightweight tool that combines "note-taking" with "location". Tap any position on the map to add voice, text, or image notes, and the system will automatically acquire address information. Voice recordings can be transcribed to text automatically, letting you grasp key points at a glance during review. Map pins and nearby lists make information retrieval more efficient; the details page supports playing recordings, editing content, and managing deletions.All data is stored locally on your device only. It supports backing up as a ZIP file, as well as importing and restoring (merge/overwrite) for greater peace of mind. Suitable for couriers, food delivery riders, inspectors, field workers, and other groups who need to quickly record information at different locations. Key Features Map pinning and note-taking with automatic location and address saving Voice recording + system voice recognition and transcription Text notes and image notes (take photos/select from album) Nearby list + map pin preview Play recordings, edit content, and delete notes on the details page Data backup/restore (merge or overwrite) and one-tap clearing Local offline storage, privacy-friendly Permission Usage Explanation Location: Display and record locations on the map Microphone: Record voice notes Voice Recognition: Convert voice to text Camera/Album: Create image notes Privacy Statement Data is only stored locally on your device and will not be uploaded to servers; voice recognition is provided by Apple's system and adheres to its privacy policy.

Screenshots

Map Memos3 screens
MapNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapNote at none against Map Memos's 2. MapNote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Map Memos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. MapNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Map Memos versus MapNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap MemosMapNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinima Software锋 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Map Memos

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$9.99
None

MapNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Memos free?
Map Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapNote free?
MapNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Memos or MapNote have ads?
Neither Map Memos nor MapNote shows ads.

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