Comparison

MapSpinner vs Mineral Note

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

Head to head
About

MapSpinner

Features
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Looking for things to do this weekend? MapSpinner makes every outing feel like a new adventure. Discover nearby places, hidden gems, scenic spots, local attractions, and unexpected travel ideas - all on one map. Spin for inspiration, explore places around you, and plan a spontaneous city break, road trip, or outdoor escape. Whether you are traveling solo, planning a date, or meeting friends, MapSpinner helps you find somewhere worth going. EXPLORE NEW PLACES • Find local spots, attractions, landmarks, and places to visit near you • Get random trip ideas when you do not know where to go • Search any area on the map to discover new destinations • Explore nature, history, culture, viewpoints, waterfalls, castles, and more FIND STOPS ALONG YOUR ROUTE • Plan a road trip and discover places along the way • Set a search buffer around your route to catch nearby detours • Perfect for scenic breaks, food stops, and hidden gems on long drives CHOOSE YOUR MOOD • Filter places by vibe and interest • Find ideas for a relaxed walk, a scenic drive, a weekend trip, or an unusual adventure • Browse categories that match your travel style - from nature and history to mystery and culture PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Read quick facts, stories, and useful details about each location • Save favorite places for your next itinerary • Open directions in Google Maps, Waze, or Mapy • Find Booking.com options when your day trip turns into an overnight stay MapSpinner is built with OpenStreetMap & Google data, helping you discover real places beyond the usual tourist lists. Stop scrolling for travel inspiration. Open the map, spin, and go somewhere new. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mineral Note

Features
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For everyone who loves minerals, gems, and rocks. This app helps you record everything you "find" and "collect" — and enjoy the hobby even more. From discovering and sharing collecting spots to keeping your own private collecting notebook and showcasing your creations, bring every encounter with stones together in one app. No account required — you can start taking notes right away. ■ Discover and share spots on the map Explore collecting spots for minerals, gems, and rocks from around the world on an interactive map. Search by place name to jump straight to where you want to go. For locations and shops that are okay to share publicly, add them to the map along with photos and stone types to share with the community. Allow location access to instantly find spots near where you are right now. ■ AI-assisted stone tag suggestions Show a photo to the AI, and it will suggest possible stone tags. Not sure what something is called? Just pick from the suggestions and start recording with ease. AI suggestions are candidate tags only and are not a precise identification. ■ Keep your own private "Notes" Record the stones you've found, the places you've visited, and the shops you've stopped by in a private notebook visible only to you. No sign-in needed — notes are saved on your device, and you can transfer them to an account later if you create one. Works even off the grid: take notes out in the field with no signal, and they sync automatically once you're back online. Pick multiple photos at once and crop them later. As your notes grow, search and filters help you find what you're looking for in seconds. ■ Share your creations in the Gallery Post your stone-based creations — wire art, accessories, and more — to the Gallery. Browsing other users' work for inspiration is part of the fun. Great for ・Anyone who enjoys mineral collecting or rockhounding ・Anyone who wants to record and organize a stone or crystal collection ・Anyone who makes handmade creations with stones ・Anyone looking for new collecting spots ・Anyone who wants to try the app without creating an account Key features ・Map display, place-name search, and posting of collecting spots ・Spots shown near your current location ・Filtering by category (Minerals / Gems / Rocks / Other) ・AI-powered stone tag suggestions ・Private notes (stones, collecting spots, shops) ・Note-taking without an account (saved on your device) ・Offline note-taking with automatic sync ・Search and filters for your notes ・Multi-photo selection, cropping, and automatic location from photos ・Posting to and browsing the creation Gallery ・Easy sign-in with Google or Apple account ・Light and Dark mode support Before you go ・When collecting, always follow the rules, etiquette, and applicable laws and regulations of each area, including obtaining landowner permission. ・Do not enter private property or restricted areas without authorization. ■ Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://mineralnote.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://mineralnote.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

MapSpinner3 screens
Mineral Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mineral Note at none against MapSpinner's 1. Mineral Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. MapSpinner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Mineral Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapSpinner ships an update every 2 weeks, Mineral Note every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MapSpinner versus Mineral Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapSpinnerMineral Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii BurlakaTOSHITAKA BO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapSpinner

Subscriptions1
  • MapSpinner Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
None

Mineral Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapSpinner free?
MapSpinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mineral Note free?
Mineral Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapSpinner or Mineral Note have ads?
Neither MapSpinner nor Mineral Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapSpinner or Mineral Note?
MapSpinner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mineral Note every 10 days. Most recently, MapSpinner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mineral Note on October 31, 2026.

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