ContextFlow vs map.ping
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ContextFlow
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ContextFlow is a Safari extension that adds an AI-powered sidebar to every webpage. Select text or load the full page โ then ask questions and get instant, context-aware answers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install ContextFlow and enable the Safari extension 2. Open any webpage and tap the ContextFlow icon 3. Ask a question โ the AI reads the page and gives you a precise answer FEATURES - Works on any website โ articles, documentation, research papers, emails - Select specific text or use the full page as context - Streaming AI responses in real time - Dark mode support - Adjustable font size - Share AI responses to any app with a website as a source PLANS - Free: 5 trial requests to try it out - BYOK ($1.99/mo): Unlimited access with your own OpenAI API key - Pro ($6.99/mo): Everything included, no API key needed Your subscription works across Safari on iPad, Mac and iPhone. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings โ Subscriptions. PRIVACY - Your data is never stored on our servers - Page content is sent to OpenAI only when you ask a question - API keys are stored locally on your device - No tracking, no ads Terms of Use https://aisidebar.netlify.app/terms
map.ping
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map.ping turns your saved Google My Maps into proximity alerts. Import a map of the places you care about โ restaurants to try, shops, viewpoints, a trip itinerary โ and map.ping pings you when you come near one, even when the app is closed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a Google My Map โ paste an "anyone with the link" map link, import a .kml/.kmz file you exported, or just tap Share on a map in Google My Maps and pick map.ping. 2. Set your alert radius. 3. Go about your day. map.ping quietly watches your location and sends a notification when you come near a saved place. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข Your maps and location never leave your device. No account, no sign-in, no tracking. โข Nothing about where you go is uploaded โ proximity is checked entirely on your phone. โข Private maps work too โ export them as a file and import; the file never leaves your phone. MADE FOR EXPLORERS โข See every place sorted by distance, with a map view of your alert radius. โข Tune it your way: alert radius, minimum distance before the same place alerts again, and quiet hours. โข Pause alerts anytime, and send a test alert to see how it feels. โข Battery-aware background scanning โ GPS ramps up only while you're moving. FREE & PRO โข Free: keep 1 map. โข Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): keep more maps and have them all active at once. Great for travelers, foodies following a "places to try" list, real-estate hunting, road trips, and anyone who saves spots in Google My Maps and wants a nudge when they're close.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: map.ping at every 9 days against ContextFlow's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ContextFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and map.ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ContextFlow ships an update every 6 weeks, map.ping every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ContextFlow | map.ping |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Aliaksandr Liubchanka | Ziv Ish Shalom |
In-app purchases
ContextFlow
- BYOK Subscription$1.991 Month
- Pro Subscription$6.991 Month
map.ping
- Pro Lifetime$4.99





