Comparison

Note Map vs Flashmark

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

Head to head
About

Note Map

Pin locations on a map, add notes, and photos to create a visual journal of your travels and important spots. Effortlessly search and organize your annotations, discover nearby places, and track your travel routes.

Highlights
  • Pin locations with notes and photos
  • Smart search for annotations
  • Edit and organize markers
  • Discover nearby places (within 5 km)
  • Track travel history and routes
  • Lifetime membership option
Features
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Note Map – Smart Location Notes & Travel Tracker Turn every place into a memorable story with Note Map! Pinpoint locations on the map, add notes, photos, and manage your annotations effortlessly. Whether you're exploring a new city, planning a trip, or organizing your daily life, Note Map keeps your memories and important spots at your fingertips. Key Features: Pin & Annotate: Tap anywhere on the map to add markers, notes, and photos. Smart Search: Find your annotations instantly with powerful search tools. Edit & Organize: Update or modify your markers anytime for seamless management. Nearby Discovery: Search for essential places within 5 km—subway stations, hotels, parks, and more. Travel History: Record and revisit your travel routes with detailed trajectory tracking. Perfect for travelers, students, and professionals who want to map their memories, organize their world, and never miss a place again. Download Note Map now and start mapping your life! —Subscription Plans & Auto-Renewal Info Flexible Subscription Plans for Every Need! Choose the perfect plan for your goals with our diverse subscription options: * 1 Month: Ideal for project-based users * 1 Year: Best value for committed users —Auto-Renewal Details: * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually based on your chosen plan. * Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours before the current period ends (except Lifetime). * Renewal charges will be processed within 24 hours before the end of the current period, with the cost depending on your selected plan. * Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. —Lifetime Membership Perks: * Pay once, unlock all features forever—no renewals, no hassle! Note: * Manage subscriptions at: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions — Privacy Policy please visit: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREt1SXJkbG9JYUFT * **Terms of use (EULA): * https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREdKR2ZwYUJaa1hr * **Terms of apple please visit: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashmark

Quickly save your current location with details like time, accuracy, and coordinates. Access saved places on a map or list, and get directions via Apple Maps. This app prioritizes speed and privacy, with no account or ads required.

Highlights
  • Save current location with details
  • Access saved marks on map/list
  • Get directions via Apple Maps
  • Trigger marking with Siri/Shortcuts
  • No account or subscription needed
  • Local data storage
Features
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Flashmark is a small, fast place marker for moments you do not want to lose. Press MARK to save your current location with time, accuracy, coordinates, and an optional note. Later, browse saved marks in a simple list, open the detail map, or jump into Apple Maps for directions. Built for quick capture: - Save a place from the main app - Trigger marking with Siri, Shortcuts, Action Button, or Back Tap - Review saved marks on a map or list - Export or delete local marks from Settings - Check privacy, terms, and support links inside the app Flashmark does not require an account, subscription, ads, or social sharing. Saved marks stay on this device unless you choose to export them.

Screenshots

Note Map4 screens
Flashmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashmark at Free against Note Map's $0.99. Flashmark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads, 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

Flashmark is free to download; Note Map costs $0.99 up front. Note Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Flashmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Map ships an update every 4 weeks, Flashmark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Note Map versus Flashmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote MapFlashmark
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乐祥 胡霖珂 李

Customer experience

Note Map

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Flashmark

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Note Map

Subscriptions2
  • 笔记地图-尊享版30天会员$9.991 Month
  • 笔记地图-尊享版360天会员$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 笔记地图-尊享版终身会员$49.99
None

Flashmark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Map free?
Note Map costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Flashmark free?
Flashmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Map or Flashmark have ads?
Neither Note Map nor Flashmark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note Map or Flashmark?
Note Map ships an update every 4 weeks, and Flashmark every 4 days. Most recently, Note Map was updated on November 4, 2026 and Flashmark on October 31, 2026.

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