Comparison

Ever Been vs Qibla Map

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

Head to head
About

Ever Been

Features
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Were you at the same cafe in Paris three years before you met? Ever Been scans your photo library to reveal crossed paths, same-day matches, and near-misses with anyone you know. No servers. No accounts. Your iPhone processes everything locally using photo location data. Only you decide what to share, and only with who you choose. How It Works: 1. Scan your photo library - builds your travel map in seconds 2. Compare with someone via iMessage or Nearby sharing 3. Discover same-day matches, shared cities, and hidden connections Features: - Same-Day Discovery: Find moments you were in the same place on the same day - Before You Met: Set your meeting date to uncover your origin story - Travel Rivalry: See who's visited more countries, cities, and continents - Photo Event Detection: AI identifies concerts, sports games, and dining at shared venues - Interactive Maps: Drill down from continents to exact neighborhoods - Facebook Import: Include your full photo history Perfect for: - Couples discovering their origin story - Friends finding unexpected connections - Families uncovering shared adventures - Travel enthusiasts comparing journeys Privacy Promise: No third-party servers. No tracking. No account required. Location data stays on your device. Comparisons use Apple's secure iMessage or peer-to-peer Bluetooth.

About

Qibla Map

Features
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Find the Qibla direction toward Mecca from anywhere in the world. Qibla Map helps you face the correct direction for prayer, whether you're at home, traveling, or in a new city. MAP MODE • Street-level map with a clear arrow pointing toward Mecca (Kaaba) • Search any address worldwide to see the Qibla direction from that location • Jump to your current location with one tap • Adjust the arrow size for better visibility • Dark mode for comfortable use at night COMPASS MODE (mobile) • Use your device's compass to find Qibla • Turn until the arrow points up—you're facing Mecca • Clear instructions: "Turn X° right" or "Turn X° left" • "You're facing Qibla" when aligned within 12° ACCURATE & SIMPLE • Precise bearing in degrees from North • Kaaba coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E) for accurate calculation • No account required—just open and use • Works offline for the map (after first load) Free to use. The app is ad-supported (banner and occasional full-screen ads) so we can keep improving it. Terms of Use: Apple's Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Ever Been4 screens
Qibla Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qibla Map at none against Ever Been's 1. Qibla Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Ever Been's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ever Been sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qibla Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ever Been ships an update every 3 days, Qibla Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ever Been versus Qibla Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEver BeenQibla Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZach MossTywo LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ever Been

One-time1
  • Unlimited Comparisons$4.99
None

Qibla Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ever Been free?
Ever Been is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qibla Map free?
Qibla Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ever Been or Qibla Map have ads?
Neither Ever Been nor Qibla Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ever Been or Qibla Map?
Ever Been ships an update every 3 days, and Qibla Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ever Been was updated on October 2, 2026 and Qibla Map on October 31, 2026.

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