Comparison

MapChat vs Inxie

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

Head to head
About

MapChat

Features
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MapChat - Where Your Locations Tell Stories Ever stumbled across a breathtaking vista or found that hole-in-the-wall restaurant you just had to tell others about? Map Posts lets you drop pins and share your discoveries with friends and fellow explorers. Whether you're a local sharing insider tips about your neighborhood or a traveler documenting your adventures, MapChat creates a visual diary of your experiences that's easy to share and revisit. No more texting addresses or dropping countless pins. Just post, share, and discover - all in one place. Join our growing community of explorers who are mapping the world one post at a time.

About

Inxie

Discover tattoo artists, explore portfolios, and book appointments seamlessly. Save inspiration, follow artists, and find local talent for your next tattoo. Artists can showcase work, post flash, and manage bookings.

Highlights
  • Discover local tattoo artists
  • Browse artist portfolios
  • Save tattoo inspiration
  • Book appointments securely
  • Post flash tattoos
  • Manage client bookings
Features
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Inxie is where tattoo culture lives. Discover artists near you, explore portfolios, and book your next tattoo — all in one place. Browse a feed of tattoo work, save pieces to your Inxboard, and connect directly with artists in your area. Artists can showcase their portfolio, post flash tattoos with limited-time availability, and manage bookings seamlessly through the app. Whether you're looking for your first tattoo or your next piece, Inxie makes it easy to find the right artist and book with confidence. For Clients: Discover local tattoo artists and browse their work Save inspiration to your personal Inxboard Book and pay securely through the app Follow your favorite artists and stay updated on flash availability For Artists: Showcase your portfolio to a targeted audience Post flash tattoos with countdown timers Manage booking requests and client communication Get discovered by clients in your area

Screenshots

MapChat1 screens
Inxie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Inxie at none against MapChat's shown. Inxie also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). MapChat's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapChat ships an update daily, Inxie every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapChat versus Inxie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapChatInxie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSolomon WoldegebrielInxie LLC

In-app purchases

None

MapChat

No in-app purchases

None

Inxie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapChat free?
MapChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inxie free?
Inxie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapChat or Inxie have ads?
MapChat shows ads; Inxie does not.
Which is updated more often, MapChat or Inxie?
MapChat ships an update daily, and Inxie every 8 days. Most recently, MapChat was updated on November 8, 2026 and Inxie on November 10, 2026.

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