Comparison

Maze Creator vs Map Calipers

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

Head to head
About

Maze Creator

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Maze Creator4 screens
Map Calipers4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maze Creator ships an update every 9 months, Map Calipers every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Maze Creator versus Map Calipers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaze CreatorMap Calipers
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao FrascoJoshua Spicer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Maze Creator

One-time1
  • Maze Creator Pro$3.99
None

Map Calipers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maze Creator free?
Maze Creator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Map Calipers free?
Map Calipers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maze Creator or Map Calipers have ads?
Neither Maze Creator nor Map Calipers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maze Creator or Map Calipers?
Maze Creator ships an update every 9 months, and Map Calipers every 5 weeks. Most recently, Maze Creator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Map Calipers on November 5, 2026.

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