Comparison

Map Diary vs CleartheWorld

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

Head to head
About

Map Diary

This app allows you to privately save and organize locations on an interactive map with photos and notes. It works completely offline, requiring no account or internet connection, making it ideal for travel and documenting personal memories.

Highlights
  • Save locations on interactive map
  • Add photos and timestamped notes
  • Organize locations into custom lists
  • Fully offline and private functionality
  • Personalize pins with icons and colors
  • Automatic address lookup
  • Multiple map styles
Features
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Save every place that matters — private and available offline. Free to download. No ads. No tracking — ever. Map Diary lets you pin locations on an interactive map, add photos and notes, and organize everything into custom lists, on a map that reads like a travel journal. No account, no internet required for your saved archive. Just you and your memories. ▸ INTERACTIVE MAP Long-press to save places anywhere. Filter pins by list. Get directions and Look Around via Apple Maps. Plan a walking or driving route from your own stops, including a round trip. Finish a journey and it is kept as a poster of the path you walked — routes and past journeys are Pro. Standard map style included free; Hybrid and Satellite are Pro. ▸ CAPTURE EVERY DETAIL Add up to 2 photos and 2 notes per location on Free. Set a cover photo. Address lookup, place search, and directions send your search text or map coordinates to Apple. Pro unlocks unlimited photos and notes. ▸ PERSONALIZE YOUR PINS 12 colors and a starter set of map pin icons free. Pro unlocks the full library of 141 activity icons — hiking, camping, food, museums, beaches, and more. ▸ ORGANIZE IN LISTS Group trips, favorites, restaurants, and to-visit spots. Free includes up to 2 lists; Pro adds unlimited lists and list filtering at any scale. ▸ SEARCH YOUR LIBRARY — OR DISCOVER NEW PLACES Search your own saved locations and lists free. Apple Maps place search to discover new spots is included, with a limited range and fewer results on Free; Pro widens the range and shows more results. ▸ OFFLINE SAVED ARCHIVE & PRIVATE Your saved journal works without internet — perfect for travel, road trips, and remote areas. Address lookup, place search, and directions send your search text or map coordinates to Apple. Your saved data stays on your device. No tracking, no analytics. ▸ TRY FREE Pin up to 16 locations, manage 2 lists, add up to 2 photos and 2 notes per place, browse and edit your map, and search your saved library — no watermarks. ▸ PRO UNLOCKS THE FULL ARCHIVE Unlimited locations and lists, unlimited photos and notes, wider Apple Maps search with more results, Hybrid and Satellite map styles, the full icon library, routes and past journeys, and .mapdiary backup and restore. Monthly, annual, or lifetime. Whether you're documenting a weekend getaway or a lifetime of travel — Map Diary is the private travel journal with an offline saved archive that goes wherever you go. Have feedback? Reach us at support@can.bi Privacy Policy: https://canbi.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-4916cac95bdb82778b040144667297db Terms of Use (EULA): https://canbi.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-de96cac95bdb82d2a1f801dfb47e579d

About

CleartheWorld

Explore your surroundings and uncover your personal world map by physically moving. This app transforms the real world into an exploration game, clearing a "Fog of War" as you walk, hike, or drive. Track your progress in cities and countries with detailed statistics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Fog of War effect on real-world map
  • Collect and track explored cities/countries
  • 100% private and offline data storage
  • High-precision GPS tracking for various activities
  • Unlock achievements and track explored areas
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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ClearTheWorld – Turn the real world into your personal exploration game! Ever wondered how much of your own hometown you've actually seen? With ClearTheWorld, the real world becomes your playground. The app covers the entire globe in a dense, mysterious "Fog of War"—just like in your favorite video games. Every step you take outside, whether you're taking a walk in the park, hiking in the mountains, or going on a road trip, clears the fog and uncovers your personal world map. What makes ClearTheWorld unique: The "Fog of War" Effect: Scratch off the fog on the real-world map simply by moving. Experience the highly satisfying feeling of watching unknown paths, streets, and regions light up before your eyes. Collect Cities & Countries: The app tracks exactly what percentage of a city or country you’ve explored, down to the exact decimal. Collect entire regions, boost your completion stats, and see if you can hit a true 100%! 100% Private & Zero Tracking: Your privacy comes first. There are no background servers hoarding your location data. All your routes, collected places, and game progress are stored strictly offline and locally on your own device. For Hikers & Drivers: Whether it’s a casual dog walk, an ambitious outdoor hike, or a high-speed motorcycle ride—the smart, high-precision GPS tracking ensures your paths are recorded smoothly and accurately without any jagged lines. Stats: Unlock cool achievements for your adventures, keep track of your explored square miles, and use handy features like pinning your favorite cities or renaming locations. Pay Once, Play Forever: No monthly fees, no hidden subscriptions. Get the app once and explore unlimitedly. Your world is waiting to be uncovered. Download ClearTheWorld, step outside, and start your adventure. How much of the world will you explore?

Screenshots

Map Diary4 screens
CleartheWorld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Diary at Free against CleartheWorld's $5.99. CleartheWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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 Diary is free to download; CleartheWorld costs $5.99 up front. Map Diary sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CleartheWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Diary ships an update weekly, CleartheWorld every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Map Diary versus CleartheWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap DiaryCleartheWorld
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan BiPatrick Dieter Bernhard Stalter

Customer experience

Map Diary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CleartheWorld

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Map Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Map Diary Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Map Diary Annual$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Support Tip - Map Pin$1.99
  • Support Tip - Trail Marker$4.99
  • Support Tip - Compass Rose$12.99
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  • Map Diary Lifetime$19.99
  • Support Tip - World Explorer$24.99
None

CleartheWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Diary free?
Map Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CleartheWorld free?
CleartheWorld costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Diary or CleartheWorld have ads?
Neither Map Diary nor CleartheWorld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Diary or CleartheWorld?
Map Diary ships an update weekly, and CleartheWorld every 4 days. Most recently, Map Diary was updated on October 31, 2026 and CleartheWorld on November 10, 2026.

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