Mine Mapping vs CraftMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mine Mapping
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Mine Mapping is an app that links maps and coordinates to help you avoid getting lost. In addition to managing bases, you can also identify coordinates from map images. γ Main Features γ β’ 3D Map Supports full 3D representation including elevation. Freely switch between top-down and horizontal views. Grid is based on chunks, and coordinates (X, Z) support up to Β±30,000,000. β’ Map Image Placement Place map images for Overworld, Nether, and End. Supports all map levels from 0 to 4. Capture screenshots by holding the map or equipping it on a shield, then crop as needed. β’ Overworld / Nether Overlay Overlay locations across dimensions to easily understand positional relationships. β’ World Management Create and manage multiple worlds. β’ World Sharing Invite friends as guests and collaborate on mapping. β’ Location Details Save names, coordinates, images, notes, and favorites for each location. β’ 45 Types of Pins Easily distinguish locations with a variety of icons such as houses, temples, and animals. β’ Distance-Sorted List Sort locations by distance from your current position (screen center). Selecting a location automatically moves the 3D map. β’ No Ads No ads are displayed. β’ Pricing Plans Includes a 2-week free trial subscription and a one-time purchase option. All plans unlock the same full set of features. β’ Tutorial Videos Learn how to use the app with easy-to-follow videos. β’ Backup & Restore Safely transfer your data when changing devices. This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with Minecraft or Mojang Studios. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html
CraftMate
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CraftMate is an adventure companion for block-building games. Keep your coordinates, build blueprints, and play logs together for each world you play. Simple enough for kids, handy for adults. β World Map Enter a seed and see the terrain and biomes in colour. Slime chunks work on both Bedrock and Java, and you can lay the Nether's coordinates over the map. Your saved coordinates appear as pins, with build photos attached and the distance from spawn at a glance. Please note: structures such as villages and strongholds are not shown. β 3D Blueprint Builder Design your builds in 3D before you start. - 500+ blocks to choose from, searchable by name - Make boxes, cylinders, and spheres with sliders - Place blocks by hand, including stairs, doors, beds, redstone, and glazed terracotta - Hide layers from the top, the right or the back to work inside a build - View one layer at a time as a flat plan, then just stack it the same way - See the size and a list of every material you need β Build Ideas Guides for what to build next. Each idea lists the blocks you need and shows a photo for every step, so beginners can follow along. β Guides Look up mobs, blocks, items, biomes, enchantments, and more, including what the newest game updates added. β Coordinates Save your base, villages, and resource spots in one tap, sorted by Overworld, Nether, and End. β Tools Convert Nether coordinates and work out chunks. β Adventure log Write down what happened on each day of your adventure. β World management Add all your worlds and switch between them. Everything you save stays with its world. β Fun extras Earn coins with daily login bonuses and achievements, and use them on new backgrounds and stickers. Coins can't be bought with real money. β Japanese / English Switch the display language anytime in Settings. Your data is saved to your account in the cloud, so you can pick up where you left off on a new phone. CraftMate is an unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CraftMate at none against Mine Mapping's 3. CraftMate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mine Mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CraftMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mine Mapping ships an update every 2 weeks, CraftMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mine Mapping | CraftMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kosei Suzuki | Yulia Tachikawa |
In-app purchases
Mine Mapping
- Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
CraftMate
No in-app purchases
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