Comparison

Maplex vs eSIMsale

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

Head to head
About

Maplex

Features
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MAPLEX — THE SMARTEST WAY TO SAVE PLACES Ever screenshot a restaurant from Instagram and forget about it? See a cafe on TikTok you want to visit but lose it in your camera roll? Maplex solves this forever. HOW IT WORKS — 3 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. SHARE A SCREENSHOT See a place you like on any app — Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google Maps, or anywhere. Just share the screenshot with Maplex. 2. IT DOES THE WORK FOR YOU Maplex instantly reads the screenshot, extracts the business name, and validates it against real mapping data. The place is saved with its exact coordinates — automatically. 3. GET NOTIFIED WHEN NEARBY Walking near a saved place? Maplex sends you a notification. That restaurant you saved 3 months ago? You'll know when you're around the corner. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Recognition — Maplex reads screenshots and identifies business names with remarkable accuracy. • Automatic Location Mapping — Every saved place is validated through mapping services, giving you exact coordinates and a pin on the map. • Geofencing Notifications — Set it and forget it. Maplex watches your saved places and alerts you when you're within range — even when the app is closed. • 14 Organized Categories — Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Shopping, Tourism, Beauty & Spa, Fitness, Health, Entertainment, Education, Services, and more. Everything neatly organized. • Beautiful Map View — See all your saved places on an interactive map. Tap any pin to see details and get directions. • Cross-Device Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your places across all your devices seamlessly. • Privacy First — Screenshots are processed instantly and never stored. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to sync. • Bilingual — Full Arabic and English support with in-app language switching. • Dark & Light Mode — A beautifully crafted interface that adapts to your preference. PERFECT FOR: • Foodies who save restaurant recommendations from social media • Travelers planning trips from Instagram and TikTok finds • Anyone who screenshots places and forgets where they saved them Maplex turns your forgotten screenshots into a personal place guide that actually reminds you when it matters. Download Maplex today — never walk past a saved place again. — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

eSIMsale

Features
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Stay connected in 190+ countries with instant travel eSIMs. Choose a destination, pay in your currency, and get online in minutes — no roaming fees, no SIM swaps, no store queues. WHY eSIMsale • Coverage in 190+ countries and regions — local and multi-country plans • Instant delivery: your eSIM is ready right after payment • Step-by-step installation wizard, with carrier settings included • Data plans from 1 GB to unlimited • Pay your way: Apple Pay and bank cards, prices in 46 currencies • Top up an installed eSIM in a couple of taps • App in 17 languages with 24/7 support chat HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a destination and a data plan 2. Pay securely — the eSIM arrives instantly 3. Install it with the guided wizard 4. Land, switch on data roaming for the eSIM — you're online Keep your main number active while all your data runs through the eSIM. Manage every eSIM, check remaining data and extend plans right from the app. Questions? In-app support chat answers around the clock.

Screenshots

Maplex4 screens
eSIMsale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eSIMsale at none against Maplex's 3. eSIMsale also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Maplex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. eSIMsale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maplex ships an update every 2 weeks, eSIMsale every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Maplex versus eSIMsale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaplexeSIMsale
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaplex Labs LLCesimsale Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maplex

Subscriptions2
  • Maplex Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Maplex Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10 Places Pack$0.99
None

eSIMsale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maplex free?
Maplex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSIMsale free?
eSIMsale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maplex or eSIMsale have ads?
Maplex shows ads; eSIMsale does not.
Which is updated more often, Maplex or eSIMsale?
Maplex ships an update every 2 weeks, and eSIMsale every 9 days. Most recently, Maplex was updated on November 5, 2026 and eSIMsale on October 19, 2026.

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