Comparison

CircleMap vs Share Location

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

Head to head
About

CircleMap

Features
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CircleMap helps you visualize distance and coverage around places by placing pins and concentric circles on a map. Search for a place or address, or touch and hold the map to add a pin. Add circles with any radius and compare how areas around multiple locations overlap. Key features: β€’ Create and name multiple map sets β€’ Adjust circle radius, color, opacity, and pin design β€’ Switch between detailed maps, satellite imagery, and full-screen mode β€’ Manage pins and circles from a clear list A one-time CircleMap Pro purchase unlocks unlimited map sets, iCloud backup and restore, and import and export of .circlemap files. Use CircleMap to explore commuting areas, plan meeting points and trips, or simply understand distances around places that matter to you.

About

Share Location

Features
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Share Location – App Description Share your location quickly, securely, and effortlessly with Share Location. Send a private link to share your real-time location without creating an account. Choose how long you want to share it, or keep it unlimited. You're always in control β€” share when you want, with whom you want. Key Features: Instantly share your location with a secure link Choose a time limit or share with no expiration No account or sign-in required Add custom places (e.g., Home, Work) Send an SOS alert with one tap in case of emergency Your location is only visible to those you choose to share it with Premium Features: Unlimited sharing duration Access 30-day location history Unlimited custom place creation https://sites.google.com/view/sharelocation-termsofuse/ana-sayfa

Screenshots

CircleMap4 screens
Share Location4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Share Location at daily against CircleMap's every 5 weeks. Share Location also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CircleMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Share Location sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CircleMap ships an update every 5 weeks, Share Location daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CircleMap versus Share Location: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircleMapShare Location
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.1.114.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki HottaMuzaffer Aras Karabiyikoglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CircleMap

One-time1
  • CircleMap Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Share Location

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$74.99

Questions

Is CircleMap free?
CircleMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Share Location free?
Share Location is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CircleMap or Share Location have ads?
Neither CircleMap nor Share Location shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CircleMap or Share Location?
CircleMap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Share Location daily. Most recently, CircleMap was updated on November 8, 2026 and Share Location on October 30, 2026.

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