Comparison

Bollard Buddy vs Pro Mapper Projection Mapping

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

Head to head
About

Bollard Buddy

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Bollard Buddy is an augmented reality tool for imagining safer, greener streets. Aim your iPhone at any outdoor space and place virtual bollards, traffic cones, planters, benches, and other street furniture directly onto real surfaces. Move and rotate objects with simple gestures, then capture photos to share with neighbors, community groups, or local officials. Use it to: - Visualize traffic-calming proposals before they're built - Mock up bike lane protection, parklets, or pedestrian plazas - Build a case for street improvements with realistic, in-context imagery - Save and revisit your designs across devices via the cloud gallery (free 3DStreet account) Bollard Buddy is part of the 3DStreet project, which helps citizens and planners design better streets.

About

Pro Mapper Projection Mapping

Design, map, and project visuals onto any surface using only your mobile device and a projector. This app offers professional projection mapping tools with a touch-based interface for real-time adjustments and previews.

Highlights
  • Professional projection mapping tools
  • Map visuals onto any surface
  • Import and map videos/photos
  • Real-time preview and adjustments
  • External display and projector output
  • Surface-based workflow
Features
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ProMapper brings professional projection mapping to your iPhone and iPad. Design, map, and project visuals onto any surface — no computer required. Create powerful video projection mapping setups using only your mobile device and a projector. ProMapper is built for artists, designers, performers, and creative professionals who need precision, speed, and flexibility. Projection Mapping Made Simple ProMapper lets you map videos, photos, and visuals directly onto walls, stages, objects, and custom surfaces. With a touch-based interface, you can align content perfectly in minutes and preview everything in real time. From small portable projectors to professional systems, ProMapper adapts to your setup and workflow. Key Features • Professional projection mapping tools • Map visuals onto any surface or object • Import and map videos and photos • Built-in grid patterns, solid colors, gradients, and visualizer content • Surface-based workflow for multi-surface projects • Real-time preview and adjustments • External display and projector output • Optimized real-time performance on iOS ProMapper is ideal for: • Projection mapping artists • Stage and event designers • Exhibitions and installations • Performers and visual designers • Creative experiments and visual testing Design immersive visuals anywhere, without complex desktop software or hardware. Professional Results. Mobile Freedom. ProMapper focuses on clean design, precise control, and real-time performance. Every change updates instantly, allowing you to stay focused on your visuals instead of technical setup. Create, map, and project anywhere using only your iPhone or iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://omurolgunay.com/pp.html

Screenshots

Bollard Buddy3 screens
Pro Mapper Projection Mapping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bollard Buddy at none against Pro Mapper Projection Mapping's 10. Pro Mapper Projection Mapping's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Pro Mapper Projection Mapping sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Bollard Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bollard Buddy versus Pro Mapper Projection Mapping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBollard BuddyPro Mapper Projection Mapping
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—68 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieran Farromur olgunay

In-app purchases

None

Bollard Buddy

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pro Mapper Projection Mapping

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 6 Month7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • 6 Month3 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bollard Buddy free?
Bollard Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Mapper Projection Mapping free?
Pro Mapper Projection Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bollard Buddy or Pro Mapper Projection Mapping have ads?
Neither Bollard Buddy nor Pro Mapper Projection Mapping shows ads.

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