# SimpleMapCreator vs Map Marker

The clearest difference is rating: Map Marker at 4.8 against SimpleMapCreator's 3.8. Map Marker also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 48%) and ratings volume (339 vs 5). SimpleMapCreator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Marker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleMapCreator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Marker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Marker has 339 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SimpleMapCreator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Map Marker's.

SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, Map Marker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMapCreator | Map Marker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900/reviews) | **[4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marker-places-organizer/id1287281807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiji Nagano](https://appshunter.io/developer/689628441) | [Sebastien BIERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287281806) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMapCreator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900)

Create simple maps with basic shapes, lines, and text. Customize object colors and save your creations to your device or share them on social media. Features undo/redo functionality and image import.

**Highlights:** Create maps with lines, squares, and circles, Add traffic lights and orientation marks, Insert text with 6 color options, Undo/redo up to 5 actions, Import images from camera roll, Save maps to camera roll or share on Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marker-places-organizer/id1287281807)

Organize your favorite places with custom markers, descriptions, and photos. Create folders, search for locations, and even measure distances and areas. Collaborate with friends and sync your maps across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable map markers, Organize markers into folders, Search and create markers from locations, Measure distances and areas, Cloud sync and collaboration, Import/export KML/KMZ files, Custom fields for markers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Marker premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for organizing locations
- 🚀 Efficient for work and personal use
- 🎨 Customizable markers and folders
- 📍 Accurate location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with syncing and updating
- 🔍 Search functionality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🤔 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Markers disappearing after updates
- Inability to delete individual markers
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange marker order
- Option to print or export maps
- Improved search and filtering
- Sync across devices and accounts
- More marker/icon customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMapCreator free?

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

### Is Map Marker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMapCreator or Map Marker?

Map Marker is rated higher. SimpleMapCreator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Map Marker averages 4.8 from 339 ratings.

### Do SimpleMapCreator or Map Marker have ads?

Neither SimpleMapCreator nor Map Marker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMapCreator or Map Marker?

SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, and Map Marker every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleMapCreator was updated on October 13, 2026 and Map Marker on October 18, 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.*