MapifyIt Maps vs Geoglight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MapifyIt Maps
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MapifyIt Maps is a comprehensive GIS and routing platform designed for professionals who require more than just a basic map. From complex terrain navigation to spatial data management, we provide the tools you need to visualize, analyze, and capture the world around you. Key Features Intelligent Routing & Terrain Analysis: Go beyond the pavement. Our advanced routing engine includes Terrain Routing, allowing you to plan paths based on elevation and topography. Isochrone Visualizer: Understand accessibility at a glance. Generate isochrone maps to visualize how far you can travel within a specific time or distance from any point. Professional Sketch & Drawing Suite: Create high-precision spatial data directly on the map. Use intuitive tools to plot Points, draw Lines, and define complex Polygons. Universal Data Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate with your existing workflow. Import and export your projects in GeoJSON, KML, and XML formats for use in professional desktop GIS software. Global Location Search: Powered by a robust search engine, find addresses, landmarks, and coordinates instantly, just like you would on a consumer map, but with professional-grade accuracy. Built for the Field High-Performance Rendering: Smoothly handle complex vector data and large layers thanks to our optimized Flutter engine. Data Sovereignty: Your data stays yours. Easy cloud or local storage exports keep you in control of your surveys and plans. iOS Optimized: Fully supports Dark Mode, Haptic Feedback, and high-resolution Retina displays for the best mapping experience on mobile.
Geoglight
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Geolight is a simple map and GPS logger app. Key Features - Start and stop GPS track recording with a single tap - Switch between GSI maps / OpenStreetMap / OpenTopoMap - View cached map tiles even offline - Accurate elevation recording using elevation tiles in Japan - Stable background recording - Export in GPX format - Import GPX / KML files - Automatic backup and restore to Google Drive - A lightweight app focused purely on GPS track recording and management, without unnecessary features. Perfect for hiking, cycling, walking, and travel logging. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kzi.jp/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MapifyIt Maps at none against Geoglight's shown. MapifyIt Maps also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Geoglight's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapifyIt Maps | Geoglight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapifyit LLC | keiji matsumoto |
In-app purchases
MapifyIt Maps
No in-app purchases
Geoglight
No in-app purchases









