Comparison

Mapsprink vs FindTransit TW

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

Head to head
About

Mapsprink

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
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Every state and county you've set foot in deserves to be remembered — not just "been to that country." Mapsprink is a personal travel check-in map, made for travelers like you who love to explore the world in depth. Check in at two levels of detail: Level 1 is a country's main regions, and Level 2 is the finer areas within. Explore regions in 63 countries & regions: Level 1 and Level 2: United States, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Thailand, India, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, China, Germany, Poland, Taiwan, Norway, Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, United Kingdom, South Korea, Malaysia, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Czechia, Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Hungary, Argentina, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Ireland, Malta, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bangladesh and Peru. Level 1 only: Egypt, San Marino, Vietnam, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, the United Arab Emirates, Montenegro, Kazakhstan, Iran, Palau and Cambodia. More areas may be added in the future. • Two ways to check in: tap a region on the map, or use your device location to check in where you are • Three levels of marking: Passed through, Visited, or Stayed — a change of planes is not the same as a week somewhere • Optional street map: switch on an Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap base map under the tiles to see roads and towns while you mark areas (needs a connection) • Railways map style: rail lines — metro, light rail, tram, railway and high-speed rail — drawn in colour over a faded street map, from country scale inwards (needs a connection) • Search everywhere: find every country and area from any view — including Chinese and Japanese names for world-famous cities • Name labels: area names drawn right on the map tiles (switchable, choose the name language, optional in photos) • Earn medals (bronze, silver, gold, cup) as your coverage grows • Collect a sticker for every country and watch your completion % climb • Snap and share a picture of your map • Works offline — your check-ins stay on your device (only the optional base map needs a connection) • Save and restore your progress with an optional backup to your OWN Google Drive — handy when you switch phones (we never see your data) Most countries' Level 1 / Level 2 check-ins are unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase per country (local price shown before you confirm).

About

FindTransit TW

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FindTransit TW is a transit app for Taiwan: TRA, THSR, Metro, light rail, buses, coaches, the Alishan Forest Railway, YouBike, and freeway conditions, all in one place. Plan routes, pin your countdown to the lock screen, then review how punctual each ride was. 【NETWORK MAP】 - TRA, THSR, Metro in Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, Taichung and Kaohsiung, Danhai/Ankeng and Kaohsiung Light Rail, and Alishan Forest Railway on one map - Live train positions, operator-reported vs. app-estimated - Toggle layers for bus stops, coaches, and YouBike stations - Tap a station for its live board - Clear Metro map marks transfer stations and line colors 【TRIP PLANNING】 - Enter start/end points to combine TRA/THSR/Metro/bus/coach/walking - Walking, scooter, or car for the first/last mile - Set departure or arrival time, include or exclude transit modes - Boarding time, transfers, walking distance, wait time, arrival on one timeline - Tap Start for live tracking with alerts before your stop, transfer, or arrival 【QUICK RAIL AND BUS SEARCH】 - Pick two stations for every TRA/THSR/Metro departure that day, with transfer combos and fares - Bus route quick search with a dedicated number pad 【TRA LIVE BOARD】 - Departure/arrival boards: next train, direction, type, platform - On-time/delay status, scheduled vs. estimated times per station - Tap a train for its stop list, position, and arrival estimates - Supports overnight trains and both directions of the round-island route 【THSR LIVE BOARD】 - Southbound/northbound departures and stops, express vs. local - Reserved seat availability, Standard and Business class - Non-reserved car info, fares, and travel time 【Metro LIVE BOARD】 - Arrival countdowns for Metro in Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, Taichung and Kaohsiung, and light rail - Taipei Metro car crowding - First and last train times 【BUS AND INTERCITY COACH】 - Routes, stops, and arrival estimates for buses and coaches - Coach route maps and schedules - Nearby stops and connecting routes 【YOUBIKE LIVE BOARD】 - YouBike, YouBike E-bike, and Moovo stations on the map - Real-time available bikes and empty docks - Check before you walk over 【FREEWAY CONDITIONS】 - Real-time speed by segment to spot congestion - Tap a segment for per-detector speeds - Long-press for live CCTV footage - Speed camera alerts by current speed, elevated/surface roads separated 【LIVE MODE: LIVE ACTIVITIES AND DYNAMIC ISLAND】 - Track a station, departure, or trip with a lock screen countdown - Works with Dynamic Island too - Alerts before your stop, boarding, or transfer, with coordinated reminders - Optional voice guidance for arrival and transfer reminders 【SIRI AND SHORTCUTS】 - Use Chinese or English Siri shortcuts to look up stations and departures - Ask for nearby bus stops or YouBike stations - Build your own commute shortcuts 【FAVORITES AND WIDGETS】 - Save stations, routes, and YouBike stations for a personal board - Home screen widgets show your next departure 【TRIP HISTORY】 - Trips, rides, and drives with stats and a heatmap - Compare planned vs. actual path, station by station - Positions estimated when GPS drops underground - Stays on your device only 【MORE】 - TRA, THSR, Metro service and disruption alerts - Dark Mode and Dynamic Type - iPad two-column layout with keyboard shortcuts 【SUBSCRIPTION】 Core search and trip planning are free. Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) removing ads, extending Live Mode, and unlocking personalization. See the in-app purchase screen for pricing; manage or cancel in Apple ID subscriptions. A rewarded video also unlocks ad-free access for the day. 【DATA SOURCES】 Data comes mainly from Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation TDX platform and operators. Live data, positions, and estimates may lag due to source or network conditions — follow official operator announcements. FindTransit TW does not sell tickets. Terms: https://huangyouci.com/terms Privacy: https://huangyouci.com/privacy

Screenshots

Mapsprink4 screens
FindTransit TW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mapsprink at none against FindTransit TW's shown. Mapsprink also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mapsprink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FindTransit TW sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapsprink ships an update every 5 days, FindTransit TW every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mapsprink versus FindTransit TW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapsprinkFindTransit TW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHui-Ju TsaiYouci Huang

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mapsprink

One-time10
  • Japan (all areas)$0.49
  • Thailand (all areas)$0.49
  • Canada (all areas)$0.49
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  • China (all areas)$0.49
  • Bangladesh (all areas)$0.49
  • Palau (all areas)$0.49
  • Kazakhstan (all areas)$0.49
  • Cambodia (all areas)$0.49
  • Iran (all areas)$0.49
  • Peru (all areas)$0.49
2 purchases

FindTransit TW

Subscriptions2
  • Pro User$1.991 Month
  • Pro User (Yearly)3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Mapsprink free?
Mapsprink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FindTransit TW free?
FindTransit TW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mapsprink or FindTransit TW have ads?
FindTransit TW shows ads; Mapsprink does not.
Which is updated more often, Mapsprink or FindTransit TW?
Mapsprink ships an update every 5 days, and FindTransit TW every 4 days. Most recently, Mapsprink was updated on October 31, 2026 and FindTransit TW on November 2, 2026.

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