# HexStep vs Mapsprink

The clearest difference is rating: Mapsprink at 5.0 against HexStep's 4.3. Mapsprink also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). HexStep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mapsprink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HexStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mapsprink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HexStep | Mapsprink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexstep/id6762421289/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapsprink/id6783627119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeong Won Huh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894106217) | [Hui-Ju Tsai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783627122) |

## What reviewers say

### HexStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexstep/id6762421289)

This app uses your real-world movement to fill in a hexagonal map. Earn points for exploring new areas and level up as your map grows. Share your progress visually with friends.

**Highlights:** Background GPS tracking, Hexagonal map visualization, Progressive area completion, Tiered leveling system, Shareable map cards, Offline capability

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mapsprink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapsprink/id6783627119)

This app allows travelers to meticulously track visited regions within countries, offering multiple levels of detail for check-ins. It provides features like route retracing, achievement medals, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Detailed region check-ins (Level 1 & 2), Multiple check-in marking levels, Retrace journeys with route overlays, Earn achievement medals, Collect country stickers, Offline functionality, Optional Google Drive backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Italy (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Mexico (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Philippines (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Indonesia (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| South Korea (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Malaysia (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Norway (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Singapore (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Vietnam (all areas) | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HexStep free?

HexStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mapsprink free?

Mapsprink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HexStep or Mapsprink?

Mapsprink is rated higher. HexStep averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mapsprink averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HexStep or Mapsprink have ads?

Neither HexStep nor Mapsprink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HexStep or Mapsprink?

HexStep ships an update every 4 days, and Mapsprink every 4 days. Most recently, HexStep was updated on September 13, 2026 and Mapsprink on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*