Wander vs Maphoria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wander
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A social app that lets you record daily moments on a map using your location. Post text, photos, videos, audio, and route history along with your current location. You can fine-tune visibility for each post—public, private, specific people only, or limited to servers you belong to. Revisit past records in Archive, create dedicated timelines with friends via Servers, and bundle multiple posts into a single Clip. In the Explore tab, move the map to choose a place and tap “Search this area” to show nearby pins. Built-in translation lets you comfortably browse posts from overseas. Trips, everyday footprints, and memories with friends—on a single map.
Maphoria
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Mapss is a map-based social network that connects places with memories. Every post is tied to a real location, allowing the present and the past of a city to overlap on the map. ■ A new way to experience social networking — through maps Post photos, videos, and text directly to the places you’ve visited. By simply exploring the map, you can sense the atmosphere and stories of each location. ■ The rhythm of the city Discover what’s happening right now through posts left by people around you. Feel the real-time flow and energy of the city as it unfolds. ■ Stay connected, even without meeting Follow others or chat at your own pace. You can naturally connect with people — even strangers — through shared places. ■ Designed with safety in mind With block and report features, Maphoria prioritizes a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. Mapss transforms maps from something you look at into something you can feel. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wander at none against Maphoria's 1. Wander also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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
Both are free to download. Maphoria sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Wander asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wander ships an update every 6 days, Maphoria every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on December 23, 2025 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wander | Maphoria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arata Koizumi | sho tsugawa |
In-app purchases
Wander
No in-app purchases
Maphoria
- Lite Plus$1.991 Month





