MapKraft vs PicoMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MapKraft
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Turn walls, boxes, furniture, or any flat or curved surface into a moving, glowing canvas. MapKraft is a projection mapping app built for creators who want professional results without professional pricing or a bulky laptop setup. Most mapping software is built for editing suites and studios. MapKraft is built for your phone. Point your projector, open the app, and start warping visuals onto real surfaces in minutes. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MAPKRAFT: Corner-pin mapping Drag the corners of your projection to match any surface, no matter the angle you're projecting from. Perfect for quick setups where your projector isn't perfectly centered. Mesh warp Curved surfaces, uneven walls, sculptures, and irregular objects stop being a problem. Adjust a full warp grid to bend your visuals exactly onto the shape in front of you. Edge blending Running more than one projector? Blend the overlapping edges so your final image looks like one continuous surface instead of two separate projections fighting each other. Multiple surfaces, one project Map several shapes within a single scene and keep everything organized without juggling separate files. Real-time preview See your changes as you make them. No render queue, no waiting, no guessing what it'll look like once it's live. Built for speed MapKraft is light, fast, and made to run smoothly without eating your battery or your patience. Open it, set it up, and get to the actual creative part. WHO IT'S FOR: Artists doing live visuals and VJ sets Event and wedding decorators adding a bit of spectacle Students and hobbyists experimenting with light and space Small studios and freelancers who don't want to pay for a full production suite just to map one wall Anyone curious about what projection mapping actually looks like once you try it yourself WHY MAPKRAFT: Projection mapping used to mean expensive desktop software, steep learning curves, and tools priced for studios with a budget. MapKraft strips that down. You get the core tools that actually matter, corner-pin, warp, and blend, in an app that fits in your pocket and doesn't ask you to sit through a tutorial series before your first project. We built MapKraft because we wanted to map a surface on a Tuesday afternoon without opening a $400 program first. If that sounds like you, this app was made for exactly that moment. GETTING STARTED: Open the app, connect or point your projector, pick a surface, and start dragging corners or adjusting the warp grid. Most first projects take less time to map than it took to read this description. Whether you're prepping visuals for a small gig, decorating a room for an event, working on a school project, or just want to see your favorite animation wrapped around a lampshade, MapKraft gets you there without the overhead. Download MapKraft and start mapping. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.mapkraft.in/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mapkraft.in/privacypolicy
PicoMap
Transform any surface into a dynamic display using your iPhone. Easily map videos and photos onto walls, stages, or objects without a computer. Offers advanced controls for precise adjustments and creative effects.
- Four-corner surface mapping
- Import videos and photos
- Multi-layer mixing
- Customizable masks
- Real-time FX controls
- Audio-reactive and MIDI control
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Turn walls, stages, and objects into moving light. PicoMap is projection mapping built for iPhone. Connect a projector, drag four corners, and play your own videos and photos โ no computer, no complicated desktop software. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone to a projector Drag the four corners to match your surface Drop in a video or photo and play KEY FEATURES Four-corner adjustment for precise surface mapping Import videos and photos from Photos or Files Build and mix up to four layers Rectangle, circle, triangle, diamond, and custom masks Opacity, soft-edge, and real-time FX controls Kaleidoscope, pixelate, chromatic, and strobe effects Audio-reactive and MIDI control Dual-channel live mixing Freeze, Blackout, Safe Scene, and master intensity Optional downloadable CC video library Portrait-first controls designed for iPhone Japanese and English interface MADE FOR Live shows, DJs, VJs, and stage performances Shops, exhibitions, and events Installations and video art Room lighting and creative experiments Anyone trying projection mapping for the first time All you need is an iPhone, a projector, and the right cable or adapter. External output and resolution depend on your device and display setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MapKraft at every 2 days against PicoMap's monthly. PicoMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MapKraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PicoMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapKraft ships an update every 2 days, PicoMap monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | MapKraft | PicoMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Omee Ganatra | Code and DESIGN inc. |
In-app purchases
MapKraft
- Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$120.99
PicoMap
- PicoMap Full Access$2.99
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