Comparison

Mappx vs Halflight Client

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

Head to head

Mappx

Your social travel map

Mastodon, Pixelfed and Bluesky

Free

🌐 Social Networking

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About

Mappx

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Mappx is a digital social media designed for everybody. Everything happens on an interactive map where you can pin every destination with photos, notes, and stories—and instantly see your travel stats. What makes Mappx unique? You can do all this with friends and connect with other travelers around the world! Whether you’re searching for hidden gems, pinning your favorite spots, or sharing photos, Mappx helps people stay connected and cities become more engaging.

About

Halflight Client

Features

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Halflight is a privacy-first photo-sharing client for Bluesky, Pixelfed and the broader fediverse. - Pixelfed photo feeds - Multi-account switcher - Mastodon list organizer - Threaded conversations - Direct messages - Stories support - Cross-server discovery - Bluesky Support - Zero analytics, ever

Screenshots

Mappx4 screens

Halflight Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halflight Client at none against Mappx's 2. Halflight Client also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mappx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mappx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Halflight Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mappx ships an update every 6 days, Halflight Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Mappx versus Halflight Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Mappx	Halflight Client
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Weekly
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	180 MB	77 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	Leandro Di Bella	Boris Kourtoukov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mappx

Subscriptions2

Mappx Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
Mappx Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

None

Halflight Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mappx free?

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

Is Halflight Client free?

Halflight Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Mappx or Halflight Client have ads?

Mappx shows ads; Halflight Client does not.

Which is updated more often, Mappx or Halflight Client?

Mappx ships an update every 6 days, and Halflight Client weekly. Most recently, Mappx was updated on October 1, 2026 and Halflight Client on October 2, 2026.