MapTube vs DropPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapTube
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A novel platform that enables users to discover food, travel, and hotel videos tailored to a specific location. Whether you're a passionate traveler, a curious explorer, or just looking for inspiration, our app lets you navigate and watch videos by location, offering a seamless and engaging way to connect with places across the globe. Spin, zoom, and tap your way to adventure—because the world is waiting!
DropPlay
Instantly play videos shared via AirDrop or other apps without uploads or sign-ups. Enjoy picture-in-picture, cast to your TV with AirPlay, or stream locally over Wi-Fi. It handles various formats and plays audio in the background.
- Instant video playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- AirPlay casting to TV
- Local network streaming
- Background audio playback
- Supports multiple video formats
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DropPlay is the fastest way to watch a video someone just shared with you. AirDrop a file to DropPlay — or open one from another app — and it plays right away. No sign-up, no uploads, no waiting. PLAY ANYTHING YOU RECEIVE Open videos shared via AirDrop or handed off from other apps. DropPlay opens files in place, so it won't clutter your storage with copies. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Keep watching in a floating window while you text, browse, or check email. Playback continues even when you leave the app. CAST TO YOUR TV WITH AIRPLAY Send any video to an AirPlay-compatible TV or device with a single tap. Your iPhone or iPad becomes the remote. STREAM OVER YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Share to another device on the same Wi-Fi by scanning a QR code — no cables, no cloud, no third-party servers. The video streams directly from your device. PLAYS MORE FORMATS THAN YOU'D EXPECT Some video containers can't be decoded on iPhone or iPad, but they can still play on a TV or device that supports them. DropPlay knows the difference: when a file can't play locally, casting and local streaming stay available so you're never stuck. BACKGROUND AUDIO Audio keeps playing when your screen locks or you switch apps, so podcasts, lectures, and music videos don't stop when you do. PRIVATE BY DESIGN DropPlay doesn't collect your data, require an account, or upload your videos anywhere. Everything happens on your device and your local network. Just drop a video in and press play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DropPlay at none against MapTube's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapTube ships an update every 3 weeks, DropPlay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapTube | DropPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MapTube AB | Gokul Pulikkal |
In-app purchases
MapTube
No in-app purchases
DropPlay
No in-app purchases









