Comparison

ForceMaps vs Stay Local

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

Stay Local

Features
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Your iPhone videos don’t always belong in iCloud. Stay Local lets you move large videos out of your Camera Roll and store them directly inside the app — privately and locally on your device. Free up iCloud storage, reduce unwanted syncing, and keep your videos under your control. FEATURES • Move videos out of the Photos app • Store videos locally on your iPhone • Reduce iCloud photo syncing • Offline playback anytime • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • Background playback • Fast local video library • Face ID protection • Re-import videos back to Photos anytime PERFECT FOR • Large 4K videos • Drone footage • Travel videos • Family memories • Downloaded videos • Users running out of iCloud storage YOUR VIDEOS STAY LOCAL No cloud upload. No external servers. No account required. Keep large videos on your iPhone — not in iCloud. 【Privacy Policy】 https://uvzj.github.io/daishu/slpp.html 【End-User License Agreement(EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

ForceMaps4 screens
Stay Local3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stay Local at Free against ForceMaps's $4.99. ForceMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). 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

Stay Local is free to download; ForceMaps costs $4.99 up front. Stay Local sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. ForceMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ForceMaps versus Stay Local: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForceMapsStay Local
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVennory群 林

In-app purchases

None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stay Local

Subscriptions1
  • unlimited use7 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stay Local free?
Stay Local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ForceMaps or Stay Local have ads?
Neither ForceMaps nor Stay Local shows ads.

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