# Placify vs Lightmark

The clearest difference is rating: Lightmark at 4.9 against Placify's 4.3. Lightmark also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Placify's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Placify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lightmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightmark holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Placify has 55 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Placify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightmark's.

Placify ships an update every 2 weeks, Lightmark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Placify | Lightmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placify-map-and-trip-planner/id6739698007/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHITESSPACE SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777285582) | [璐 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526979591) |

## What reviewers say

### Placify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placify-map-and-trip-planner/id6739698007)

Organize all your saved places, plan efficient routes, and create a visual travel journal. This app consolidates inspiration from various sources into a private, offline map, transforming it into a personal archive of memories and intentions.

**Highlights:** Save places from any source, Organize with custom filters, Optimize trip routes, Create a travel journal, Offline access, Private and ad-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Placify Pro - Monthly Flexi | $4.99 | per month |
| Placify Pro - Annual Saving | $14.99 | per year |
| Placify Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Placify Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lightmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794)

This app encourages honest self-reflection by allowing users to record thoughts, emotions, and memories without the ability to edit entries after submission. It supports text, voice, photos, and videos, offering a multi-sensory journaling experience. A unique visual timeline helps users see their journey over time.

**Highlights:** Uneditable entries, Text, voice, photo, and video recording, Tag system for organization, Annual 'Lightmap' visualization, Daily timeline archive, Minimalist interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Placify free?

Placify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightmark free?

Lightmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Placify or Lightmark?

Lightmark is rated higher. Placify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Lightmark averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Placify or Lightmark have ads?

Neither Placify nor Lightmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Placify or Lightmark?

Placify ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightmark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Placify was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lightmark on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*