Comparison

ForceMaps vs Redirectly

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

Head to head
About

ForceMaps

Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
  • One-tap directions from Google search
  • Block Google Maps popups
  • Private on-device location history
  • Hide Google AI overviews
  • Smart address detection
Features
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use

About

Redirectly

Features
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Take back control of your web browsing. Redirectly is a powerful Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you automatically redirect any URL, clean tracking parameters, and enjoy a better web — on your terms, completely privately. Whether you're tired of broken mobile sites, invasive trackers, or being forced into apps you don't want — Redirectly handles it all silently in the background. ----------------------------- SMART URL REDIRECTION ----------------------------- Create custom rules using Regex or Wildcards to redirect any URL to any destination — instantly, on every page load. - Match URLs with Regular Expressions (with capturing groups $1, $2...) - Wildcard support for simple rules like *://reddit.com/* -> old.reddit.com - Dynamic URL rewriting with Base64, URL Encode, and Text Replace transforms - Rule Library with ready-to-use community presets — add in one tap ----------------------------- SITE ENHANCEMENTS ----------------------------- Beyond redirects, Redirectly includes powerful one-click site enhancements: - Old Reddit on iPhone: Automatically optimize Old Reddit with responsive layouts and improved typography. Clean fonts, compact threads, no distracting redesign. - TikTok without login: Watch TikTok videos in your browser without being forced to create an account. No walls. No tracking. - Instagram without login: Browse Instagram posts, reels, and profiles freely in Safari. No sign-in required. - Open Gmail in Safari: Intercept mail.google.com links and open them directly in Safari instead of switching to the Gmail app. - Google Maps -> Apple Maps: Any Google Maps link opens natively in Apple Maps, including search, coordinates, and directions. - URL and Tracker Cleaner: Automatically strips utm_source, fbclid, ref, gclid, and hundreds of other tracking parameters from every URL. - Paywall Helper: Hit a paywall? Get instant one-tap links to view archived versions via Archive.ph or the Wayback Machine. - AMP Killer: Redirects AMP pages back to their original, full-featured source URLs. ----------------------------- IMPORT AND EXPORT RULES ----------------------------- Your rules are yours. Export your entire rule set as a JSON file to back up or share across devices. Import rules from a file in a single tap. Sync rules via iCloud across all your Apple devices — seamlessly. ----------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST. ALWAYS. ----------------------------- - All rules run 100% locally on your device - Zero browsing history collected or stored - No analytics, no tracking pixels, no ads - We never see your URLs or any personal data - Open-architecture: you control every rule ----------------------------- COMPATIBILITY ----------------------------- Redirectly works on iPhone, iPad (including iPad Pro), and Mac. Built as a universal purchase — buy once, use everywhere. Requires Safari. Enable in: Settings -> Safari -> Extensions. Download Redirectly and browse the web the way it was meant to be — fast, clean, and private.

Screenshots

ForceMaps4 screens
Redirectly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redirectly at $2.99 against ForceMaps's $4.99. Redirectly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On 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

ForceMaps costs $4.99 and Redirectly $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ForceMaps versus Redirectly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForceMapsRedirectly
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVennoryVigo Global

In-app purchases

None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

None

Redirectly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Redirectly free?
Redirectly costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForceMaps or Redirectly have ads?
Neither ForceMaps nor Redirectly shows ads.

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