Comparison

Map Memory vs LocationJournal

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

Head to head
About

Map Memory

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This is a travel journaling app designed to capture your life’s journey—so every day can be remembered. It automatically records the places you’ve visited and turns your daily activities into a clear, interactive timeline. Whether it’s an ordinary day or a meaningful trip, you can easily look back and relive your experiences anytime. The app also intelligently pairs your photos with locations, bringing each moment back to life. Your memories become more than just records—they become vivid stories you can revisit. With privacy at its core, all data is stored locally on your device by default, without being uploaded to any external servers. Only when you choose to do so will your data be backed up to iCloud, giving you full control over your personal memories. More than just a tool, it’s your personal timeline of life. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LocationJournal

Features
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LocationJournal quietly tracks where you go and how long you stay, so you can actually see how your days add up. AUTOMATIC, IN THE BACKGROUND No check-ins, no manual logging. LocationJournal detects your arrivals and departures automatically using iOS's built-in visit detection, one of the most battery-efficient location modes available. Open the app whenever you want to see the picture that's been building itself. You can name each location. SEE THE PATTERN Browse your day-by-day journal, or step back and look at statistics by location, by week, month, or year, and by geography, drilling from country down to state down to city. Compare this week against last week, this month against last month. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored only on your iPhone. No accounts, no servers, and no way for anyone, including us, to see your location history. An optional, end-to-end encrypted backup to your own iCloud account protects you against losing your history if you switch phones. Export anytime as JSON, CSV, PDF, or Markdown, your data is never locked in. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Optional Face ID lock keeps your journal private even if someone picks up your unlocked phone. There is no remote viewing feature of any kind, this app cannot be used to track someone else's location. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription. Pay once, own it. Available in English, German, or French, switch anytime in Settings.

Screenshots

Map Memory4 screens
LocationJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Memory at Free against LocationJournal's $7.99. LocationJournal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On 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

Map Memory is free to download; LocationJournal costs $7.99 up front. Map Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. LocationJournal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Map Memory versus LocationJournal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap MemoryLocationJournal
PriceFree — better$7.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung Yu ChiuAnovi Labs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Map Memory Pro$2.991 Month
None

LocationJournal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Memory free?
Map Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocationJournal free?
LocationJournal costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Memory or LocationJournal have ads?
Neither Map Memory nor LocationJournal shows ads.

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