Maze Creator vs Map Calipers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maze Creator
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Solve the maze, then watch the algorithms find their way. Play procedurally generated puzzles, take on the seeded daily challenge, or race BFS, DFS, Dijkstra and A*. Watch two algorithms compete on the same maze and explore search strategies in the visualizer. LEARN BY EXPLORING Use step controls, frontier cells, canonical pseudocode and guided local explanations. Test your knowledge with algorithm quizzes. Step-by-step explanations are built in and work offline. MAKE IT YOURS Track solve history and daily streaks on your device. Choose Classic or Neon themes in the free experience. MAZE CREATOR PRO A one-time purchase unlocks Expert and custom maze sizes, additional generation algorithms, premium themes, advanced learning and quizzes, and printable PDF booklets with solution pages. No ads. No subscriptions. Built for iPhone and iPad: play, race, explore and create.
Map Calipers
This mapping toolkit helps you pinpoint locations within defined boundaries using interactive tools. It leverages transit data to overlay routes and stops, aiding in tracking targets. Optional GTFS data integration provides precise transit line information.
- Location pinpointing within boundaries
- Interactive 'Radar' and 'Thermometer' tools
- GTFS transit data overlay
- Route and stop analysis
- Dynamic mapping tools
- Self-hosting GTFS data option
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MapCalipers is a flexible mapping toolkit (built primarily to help you defeat your friends in "Jet Lag: The Game", a Hide and Seek Transit Game!) The iOS app helps you pinpoint your target’s location within defined boundaries, steadily shrinking the search area using interactive tools like “Radar” and “Thermometer”. Leveraging standard GTFS data, the app overlays precise transit lines and stops onto your play area. Use the built-in analysis features to determine which routes and stops your target might be hiding at, then use the dynamic mapping tools to track them down! Using GTFS transit data is optional. Note that GTFS data may not be available for all cities and requires prior server-side setup. See the linked blog post at https://joshspicer.com/mapcalipers#self-hosting for more info and for self-hosting instructions. ** Please email me your city's GTFS info if you'd like me to put it on the default sync server for all to enjoy! ** This app is not affiliated with "Jet Lag: The Game Hide and Seek Transit Game" on Nebula.tv and YouTube.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Map Calipers at Free against Maze Creator's $0.99. Map Calipers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Map Calipers is free to download; Maze Creator costs $0.99 up front. Maze Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Map Calipers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maze Creator ships an update every 9 months, Map Calipers every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Maze Creator | Map Calipers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Frasco | Joshua Spicer |
In-app purchases
Maze Creator
- Maze Creator Pro$3.99
Map Calipers
No in-app purchases









