Map Parser vs Coast Clear App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Parser
Easily convert Google Maps directions into CSV and KML files. Save and visualize your trips on maps, and organize travel itineraries. Ideal for travelers and data enthusiasts needing their location data accessible.
- Parse Google Maps directions instantly
- Export to CSV and KML formats
- Google My Maps integration
- Visualize routes on OpenStreetMap/Google Maps
- Save and organize trip history
- Cloud syncing across devices
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Effortlessly parse Google Maps directions into CSV and KML files. Save your trips, visualize routes on OpenStreetMap or Google Maps, and organize your travel itineraries. Perfect for digital nomads, travel planners, and explorers who need their data everywhere. Stop struggling with manual data entry from Google Maps. MapParser is the most efficient way to extract location data from Google Maps directions and turn it into actionable files for your favorite travel tools. STUNNING FEATURES: - Instant Parsing: Copy and paste your Google Maps directions link, full or short (maps.app.goo.gl), and let MapParser extract every stop, coordinate, and detail instantly. - Export to CSV & KML: Perfect for importing into Excel, Google Sheets, or advanced GIS software. - Google My Maps Ready: The CSV is formatted for Google My Maps, with step-by-step import instructions built into the app. KML opens in Google Earth and other mapping apps. - Visualizer: See your routes come to life on OpenStreetMap or Google Maps directly within the app, with every stop labelled A, B, C. - One-Tap Copy: Copy the full route as text, or the full route link to share it anywhere. - Trip History: Save and organize your past parsed routes, with a name and notes, for quick access later. - Cloud Syncing: Securely log in with Apple, Google, or email to keep your travel itineraries synced across all your devices and the web. WHO IS IT FOR? Digital Nomads: Organize complex overland trips. Travel Agents: Build structured itineraries for clients. Road Trippers: Keep a clean record of every stop along the way. Data Enthusiasts: Cleanly export location data for mapping projects. Free and open source, with no limits on routes or stops. Simplify your travel planning today with MapParser. Learn more at mapparser.travel-tracker.org.
Coast Clear App
Stay informed about real-time shark sightings with this app. View recent activity on an interactive map, filter by species, and report sightings quickly to enhance beach safety.
- Interactive map of shark activity
- Filter sightings by time, species, and photos
- Quick reporting workflow
- Location-based awareness
- Safety guidance for informed decisions
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Coast Clear helps you stay informed about reported shark activity and make more informed decisions at the beach. View recent shark sighting reports on an interactive map, explore activity at beaches you care about, and quickly understand what's been reported near you. Reports are submitted by the Coast Clear community, helping beachgoers stay aware before entering the water. Follow your favorite beaches to quickly check recent reported activity, explore dedicated Beach Pages, and use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep the beaches you care about just a glance away. You can also contribute by reporting a sighting in seconds. Add details such as species, location, time, and an optional photo to help others stay informed. Key features include: - Interactive map showing recent reported shark sightings - Follow beaches you regularly visit or care about - Beach Pages with recent reported activity and sightings - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for followed beaches - Filter sightings by time range, species, and photos - Quick and simple sighting reporting - Location-based awareness for nearby activity - Safety guidance to help you make informed decisions Coast Clear is designed for beachgoers, surfers, snorkelers, divers, boaters, and anyone who wants better awareness of reported shark activity around the coast. Coast Clear's core features are available for free. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions are available. Coast Clear Premium removes advertising, while Coast Clear Pro unlocks additional features and includes an ad-free experience. - Premium (Ad-Free) — $4.99/year - Pro Monthly — $1.99/month - Pro Annual — $14.99/year - Pro Lifetime — $49.99 one-time purchase Premium, Pro Monthly, and Pro Annual are auto-renewable subscriptions and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your App Store account settings. Pro Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Important: Coast Clear is community-powered. Sightings are user-generated. A lack of reported sightings does not mean sharks are absent or that conditions are safe. Always follow local guidance, posted warnings, and use your own judgment when entering the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.taplabs.cloud/coast-clear/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Map Parser at none against Coast Clear App's 4. Map Parser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Coast Clear App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Coast Clear App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Map Parser asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Map Parser against 5.0 for Coast Clear App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Map Parser ships an update every 3 months, Coast Clear App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Map Parser | Coast Clear App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Changzhi Ai | Joshua Campbell |
Customer experience
Map Parser
Coast Clear App
In-app purchases
Map Parser
No in-app purchases
Coast Clear App
- Coast Clear Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Remove Ads$4.991 Year
- Coast Clear Pro Annual$14.991 Year
- Coast Clear Pro Lifetime$49.99
