Comparison

Poster vs Mappx

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

Head to head
About

Poster

Effortlessly create and share events by scanning posters or written details. Automatically extract information like date, time, and location to add to your calendar. Discover local happenings and stay connected with your community.

Highlights
  • Scan event posters for automatic data extraction
  • Create calendar events with date, time, and location
  • Share events with friends and family
  • Manage all your events in one place
  • Discover local events and community gatherings
  • Integrates with your device's calendar
Features
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Poster-AI makes event creation and sharing easier than ever! Simply scan an event poster, dentist appointment, wedding invitation, etc., with your phone, and the app will automatically create an event for you with information such as date and time, location, title, etc.—all from only the written information. Add the event directly to your calendar, share it with friends, and manage all your local happenings in one convenient place. But that’s not all! With Poster-AI, you can also discover events hosted by others, browse what’s popular in your community, and join in on upcoming happenings that suit your interests. Stay connected with everything going on around you—without missing a beat. Features: Poster Scanning: Instantly create events by scanning physical posters or any written event information. Calendar Integration: Add events to your device’s calendar with a single tap. Easy Sharing: Share events with others via messaging apps or social media. Event Management: Organize all your created and shared events in one place. Discover Local Events: Explore events shared by other users in your area. Find concerts, meetups, community gatherings, and more—right within the app. With Poster-AI, you never miss an event! Stay connected to your local community, discover new events, and share them with your network. From concerts to community gatherings, it's all made simple with Poster-AI. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions We offer the following auto-renewable subscriptions in Poster-AI: Poster-AI Monthly Length of subscription: 1 month Price: $1.99/month (prices may vary by region) Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen subscription You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase Poster-AI Yearly Length of subscription: 1 year Price: $9.99/year (prices may vary by region) Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen subscription You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase Lifetime Purchase One-time purchase: $17.99 (prices may vary by region) This purchase does not automatically renew Privacy Policy: (https://localposters.org/privacy/) Terms of Use (EULA): Apple’s Standard EULA

About

Mappx

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Mappx is a digital social media designed for everybody. Everything happens on an interactive map where you can pin every destination with photos, notes, and stories—and instantly see your travel stats. What makes Mappx unique? You can do all this with friends and connect with other travelers around the world! Whether you’re searching for hidden gems, pinning your favorite spots, or sharing photos, Mappx helps people stay connected and cities become more engaging.

Screenshots

Poster4 screens
Mappx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Poster at none against Mappx's shown. Mappx's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Poster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mappx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poster ships an update every 5 weeks, Mappx every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Poster versus Mappx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPosterMappx
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB180 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJCAT LABS INCORPORATEDLeandro Di Bella

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Poster

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$17.99
2 purchases

Mappx

Subscriptions2
  • Mappx Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mappx Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Poster free?
Poster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mappx free?
Mappx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Poster or Mappx have ads?
Mappx shows ads; Poster does not.
Which is updated more often, Poster or Mappx?
Poster ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mappx every 6 days. Most recently, Poster was updated on October 3, 2026 and Mappx on October 1, 2026.

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