Maypole vs Places by PlacesPosts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maypole
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Maypole connects you with people in specific places. Join location-based group chats called "maypoles" to discuss places that matter to you. KEY FEATURES: • Location-Based Chat Rooms: Join conversations tied to specific physical locations • Search Places: Find and join maypoles near you or anywhere in the world • Direct Messaging: Private conversations with other Maypole users • Share Photos: Post images to maypoles and DMs • User Profiles: View profiles and connect with community members • Safety Tools: Block users and report inappropriate content OPTIONAL LOCATION FEATURES: • Enable location to upload images to nearby maypoles • Show when you're present at a location (optional) • Discover places near you more easily PRIVACY & SAFETY: • We prioritize user safety and child protection • Your location is only used for finding nearby places • Built-in blocking and reporting tools • Age 13+ required Connect with your community through place-based conversations. Download Maypole today!
Places by PlacesPosts
Discover and share real-time experiences pinned to their exact locations on an interactive map. See live moments, photos, videos, and events happening around you or in any city. Businesses can create profiles to share updates and promote events.
- Map-first sharing and discovery
- Live photo and video posts
- Event discovery and promotion
- Business profiles and updates
- Direct messaging and following
- Customizable privacy controls
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Places is a map-first way to share and discover what's happening around you. Every post lives where it was made — open the map and see photos, videos, live moments, and events pinned to the real spots they happened. SHARE WHERE YOU ARE Snap a photo or video and post it live from wherever you're standing — live posts show everyone what a place looks like right now. Or drop a post on any spot on the map to share a place worth remembering. DISCOVER WHAT'S AROUND Explore the map to see what people are sharing nearby — a busy café, a quiet beach, tonight's crowd. Zoom out to browse a city, zoom in to see a street. EVENTS ON THE MAP Find events pinned where they're happening, with dates and details — and post your own so people nearby can find it. FOR BUSINESSES Create a business profile with your logo, address, and hours. Post updates, go live to show the vibe right now, and promote events — pinned exactly where your customers will find you. STAY CONNECTED Follow people and businesses you like, chat directly, and get notified when someone follows you or messages you. YOUR MAP, YOUR RULES Choose who sees each post — everyone or friends only. Report or block anyone; your feed stays yours. Deleting your account takes two taps. Places is for users 18 and older.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Maypole at 3 against Places by PlacesPosts's 1. Maypole also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Maypole | Places by PlacesPosts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrew Edgar | DromiraLabs, LLC |
In-app purchases
Maypole
No in-app purchases
Places by PlacesPosts
No in-app purchases
