Abacus vs MapswitchPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abacus
This app provides instant and accurate currency conversions with an integrated calculator. It is designed for travelers and shoppers managing money across different currencies, offering offline support and an intuitive interface.
- Seamless currency conversions
- Up-to-date exchange rates
- Integrated calculator
- Offline support
- Simple, intuitive design
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Abacus is your ultimate tool for fast and accurate currency conversions with a built-in calculator. Designed for simplicity and power, Abacus is perfect for travelers, shoppers, and anyone managing money across currencies. Key Features: • Seamless Conversions: Instantly switch between dozens currencies with up-to-date rates. • Integrated Calculator: Perform quick math directly in the app while converting between currencies. • Travel-Friendly: Offline support ensures you’re never stuck without exchange rates. • Simple, Intuitive Design: Designed with usability in mind for all experience levels. Make smarter financial decisions wherever you are with Abacus. Download now and take the hassle out of managing your money abroad!
MapswitchPro
Take control of how you open web-based map links. This utility automatically redirects links to your preferred mapping application, enhancing privacy by removing tracking parameters. It offers a native experience for managing settings and history locally.
- Universal map link redirection
- Supports Apple Maps, Waze, OpenStreetMap, and more
- Removes tracking parameters from URLs
- Handles short and deep links
- Local history of redirected links
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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MapswitchPro is the ultimate map companion for Safari on iOS and macOS. Tired of being forced into a specific mapping service? MapswitchPro gives you total control over how you interact with location data and physical addresses on the web. Whether you prefer the native experience of Apple Maps, the real-time traffic of Waze, or the open-source community of OpenStreetMap, MapswitchPro seamlessly redirects any Google Maps link to your preferred application. Key Features: - Universal Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps, Waze, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or DuckDuckGo Maps. - Privacy Shield: Protect your search history and location data. MapswitchPro automatically strips tracking parameters (like utm_source, gclid, and others) from URLs before redirecting, preventing cross-site trackers from following your every move. - Smart Link Interception: Supports short links (goo.gl, maps.app.goo.gl) and deep links, ensuring you never end up in a web-view when you want to be in your favorite app. - Recent Redirects History: Access a secure, local history of recently visited locations and redirected links. - Native Experience: A beautifully designed iOS app for managing settings, reviewing history, and customizing your maps experience. - Privacy First: MapswitchPro does not collect, store, or transmit your location data. All link processing and history management happens locally on your device and syncs securely via iCloud. Support Services: - Apple Maps - Waze - Google Maps (App) - OpenStreetMap - DuckDuckGo Maps Upgrade your mapping experience today with MapswitchPro – the tool that puts you back in the driver's seat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Abacus at 5.0 against MapswitchPro's 4.2. Abacus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MapswitchPro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. MapswitchPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abacus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Abacus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
Abacus ships an update every 4 months, MapswitchPro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Abacus | MapswitchPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Fargo | Yousaf Khan |
Customer experience
Abacus
MapswitchPro
In-app purchases
Abacus
No in-app purchases
MapswitchPro
- Unlock MapswitchPro$2.99









