Comparison

MapPic vs Frame Scout

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

Head to head
About

MapPic

Organize and rediscover your photos with an intelligent timeline and interactive map. Quickly find any image by year, month, or location without endless scrolling. Includes a built-in camera and advanced features for photo insights.

Highlights
  • Intelligent timeline gallery
  • Interactive map view
  • Search by year, month, or location
  • Built-in camera with smart albums
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Stop endless scrolling. Find any photo instantly. MapPic transforms your photo library into a powerful timeline and interactive map. Jump straight to any year, month, or location. No more digging through thousands of photos. Rediscover where your life happened. Explore Photos by Location • Automatically map photos using GPS data • Smart clustering keeps your map clean and easy to navigate • Multiple map styles to explore your memories • Tap any location to view all photos from that place Built-In Camera with Smart Albums • Capture photos directly from the map • Save instantly to custom albums • Organize your photos as you go MapPic Premium • Unlimited timeline history • Share places as beautiful map cards • Photo insights and custom graphs • Travel heatmaps of your adventures • Custom map pins with colors and symbols Private by Design • No cloud storage • No account required • Works fully offline • No ads, ever Your photos stay 100% on your device. -- Web: https://dro1d.org Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy: https://dro1d.org/mappic-privacy.html

About

Frame Scout

This app assists photographers in planning shoots by providing crucial location details like light, access, and timing. It helps users scout locations with information on golden hour, sunrise/sunset, permits, and crowd conditions, enabling confident preparation for shoots.

Highlights
  • Location scouting for photographers
  • Golden hour and sun/moon timing
  • Access and permit information
  • Crowd and cell signal awareness
  • Save spots and add notes
  • Organize shoot ideas
Features
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Find photo locations and plan the whole shoot with Frame Scout. Explore photography locations on a map, save favorites, and check sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, sun direction, and available weather information before you head out. Build a shoot plan with reference photos, a shot list, gear checklist, notes, and a schedule. Compare locations side by side or arrange multiple stops into a day plan with estimated drive times and light windows. Save a scout pack with location details and selected planning materials for use in the field. Live forecasts and route calculations require an internet connection. Publish an optional Live Crew Board to share a saved shoot, checklists, reference images, notes, and crew messages. Use email sign-in and invitation codes to work with your crew. The built-in guide explains publishing, joining, and checking for updates. Shared plans require an internet connection. Discover photography conventions, workshops, shows, and photo walks across the United States in Photo Events. Browse the nationwide list or search for a city or event, then open the organizer’s source for current details. Frame Scout provides three days of premium app access from first launch. This access period is separate from a subscription. After it ends, Scouting, Assistant, and the Sun/Moon Tracker Overlay require an active subscription. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are billed through your Apple Account at the price shown before purchase and renew automatically until canceled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.deepfocusphotos.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://www.deepfocusphotos.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MapPic4 screens
Frame Scout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Frame Scout at 5.0 against MapPic's 4.0. MapPic's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MapPic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Frame Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frame Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPic ships an update fortnightly, Frame Scout monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapPic versus Frame Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPicFrame Scout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRO1D LABS LIMITEDOmer Khan

Customer experience

MapPic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Frame Scout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapPic

Subscriptions1
  • MapPic Premium Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • MapPic Premium Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Frame Scout

Subscriptions2
  • IOS_scout.pro_monthly_499_$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MapPic free?
MapPic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frame Scout free?
Frame Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapPic or Frame Scout?
Frame Scout is rated higher. MapPic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Frame Scout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MapPic or Frame Scout have ads?
Neither MapPic nor Frame Scout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPic or Frame Scout?
MapPic ships an update fortnightly, and Frame Scout monthly. Most recently, MapPic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Frame Scout on October 25, 2026.

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