Comparison

MapleTracker Canada vs ForageMap

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

Head to head
About

MapleTracker Canada

This app helps Canadian permanent and temporary residents track their physical presence in Canada. It calculates days towards PR obligations and citizenship eligibility, simulating travel impacts and providing detailed trip logs. All data is stored offline for privacy.

Highlights
  • PR Status Dashboard
  • Citizenship Countdown
  • Trip Impact Simulator
  • Trip Record Logging
  • Temporary Resident Tracking
  • Presence Heatmap
  • PDF Export
Features
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MapleTracker helps Canadian permanent residents and temporary residents track their physical presence in Canada. Whether you're counting days toward your 730-day PR obligation or planning for citizenship, MapleTracker gives you a clear picture of where you stand — and what happens if you travel. FEATURES - PR Status Dashboard — See your 730-day residence obligation at a glance. Know if you're on track, at risk, or already met. - Citizenship Countdown — Find your earliest eligible application date, with automatic calculation of PR days and temporary resident credit (×0.5). - Trip Impact Simulator — Pick departure and return dates to see exactly how a trip would affect your PR status and citizenship timeline before you book. - Trip Record — Log all your trips with dates, countries, and notes. Trips are automatically sorted into PR and temporary resident periods. - Temporary Resident Tracking — Start tracking from day one on a study or work permit. When you get PR, your history carries over as citizenship credit. - Presence Heatmap — Visual calendar showing your days in Canada vs. abroad, year by year. - PDF Export — Generate a physical presence report with all your data, ready to save or share. - 3 Languages — Full support for English, Chinese (中文), and French (Français). - 100% Offline — All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Built by a fellow newcomer to Canada. Every feature is free — no paywalls, no ads. If MapleTracker saved you some stress, you can leave an optional tip in Settings. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

About

ForageMap

This app provides a comprehensive guide for mushroom foraging, featuring a detailed map with over 100,000 spots and 300 species. It offers identification tools, seasonal forecasts, and smart alerts to help users find and identify fungi.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive mushroom map
  • Detailed mushroom guide
  • Seasonal index and fruiting forecast
  • Smart alerts for foraging
  • Add personal foraging spots
  • Advanced search and filters
Features
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ForageMap offers a powerful mushroom map that meets the needs of everyone from experienced foragers to complete beginners. ForageMap is a subscription-based app. A subscription is required to access all features listed below. Key Features (Subscription Required): MAP & BASIC DATA - Comprehensive Mushroom Map (Premium) - Includes over 100,000 mushroom spots worldwide and more than 300 mushroom species. - Add Your Own Foraging Spots (Premium) - Mark your personal mushroom picking locations on the map so you can easily find them again next time. LEARNING & IDENTIFICATION - Mushroom Guide (Premium) - Explore detailed information and key identifying features of mushrooms. Learn about the growing environments of different species. - Comprehensive Mushroom Name Database (Premium) - Find the fungi you're looking for whether you use common names or scientific names. SEARCH & NAVIGATION - Advanced Filters & Search (Premium) - Discover more wild mushrooms and fungi using powerful search and filter options. - Mushroom Navigation (Premium) - Plan routes to any mushroom spot using your phone's navigation apps. SEASONALITY & FORECAST - Seasonal Index & Fruiting Forecast (Premium) - 0-100 fruiting index with color coding; calculated based on soil temperature, 14-day rainfall, air temperature, tree species matching, and a fire bonus of up to +30. - Growth Stage & Trend (Premium) - Provides a 7-day fruiting trend with automatic predictions for season start, peak, and end. - Smart Alerts (Premium) - Receive push notifications 3 days before season start, after rain surges, at season end, and "this time last year" comparisons. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ForageMap offers the following purchase options: - Weekly Subscription: $6.99 / week (auto-renewable) - Annual Subscription: $39.99 / year (auto-renewable) - Lifetime Access: $59.99 (one-time purchase, non-renewing) Payment for auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Official Website: https://www.tapwater.life/ Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MapleTracker Canada4 screens
ForageMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapleTracker Canada at 5.0 against ForageMap's 3.0. MapleTracker Canada also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). ForageMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. MapleTracker Canada sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ForageMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapleTracker Canada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MapleTracker Canada versus ForageMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapleTracker CanadaForageMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYiren WUTap Water

Customer experience

MapleTracker Canada

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ForageMap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MapleTracker Canada

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Lunch Tip$4.99
  • Dinner Tip$9.99
4 purchases

ForageMap

Subscriptions2
  • Foraging Premium $6.99 weekly$6.997 Days
  • Foraging Premium $39.99 yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Foraging Lifetime$59.99
  • ForageMap Lifetime $59.99$59.99

Questions

Is MapleTracker Canada free?
MapleTracker Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForageMap free?
ForageMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapleTracker Canada or ForageMap?
MapleTracker Canada is rated higher. MapleTracker Canada averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ForageMap averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MapleTracker Canada or ForageMap have ads?
Neither MapleTracker Canada nor ForageMap shows ads.

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