MapItOut vs SafariBuddy.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapItOut
Plan trips and navigate to multiple destinations securely without data collection. Search for points of interest, save locations, and get turn-by-turn directions. Share plans and locations with others over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Secure navigation and trip planning
- Search for points of interest
- Save and organize destinations
- Generate turn-by-turn directions
- Share locations via MapChat
- Find parking spot
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Turn your iPhone into a full Navigation system/Travel Planner App in a secure manner, none of your data collected or sold. Using Online tools to enhance real offline experiences. Search any city on earth plot out on map all the places you wish to visit, quickly search for points of interests save the spots and used the saved map to get direction to each spot. Email share on Facebook, Tweet or mapchat while you plan over wifi and bluetooth using MapItOut Route and Travel Planner App Great map and route planner app provides all the features you need and don't get from other route apps and maps. Perfect navigation leverages other established apps for directions and nav turn by turn. Map Out your day plot out all the places you need to visit save the map and have directions to each spot. Map out your vacation create a map for the trip, a route or a travel plan for each day save each of the destinations you will visit on your vacation. Current Points of Interests you can push button search for on the MapItOut Route and Travel Planner App: Golf (courses anything related to Golf) Beaches (or anything beach related) Restaurants Bars Cafes Coffee (find a Starbucks or your favorite coffee in the area for your morning coffee runs) Casinos Museums Theaters – find shows for your trip or if you just want a night out search for theaters in the city you want to spend the night Find your Car Feature Get to your location park your car on the MapItOut Route and Travel Planner App screen select Parked. Your parking spot location is saved under the Auto Parking Save in the Saved Map Tab. Search/Start screen Search for addresses, city or location you wish to visit, the next button will let you enter another address (search for multiple locations in 1 session) then select the map tab to continue to the Map tab MapItOut tab Mark the spots in the city/location you wish to visit all spots (use the push button searches to locate restaurants, bars, Hotels, Casinos, Museums Theaters, Coffee spots (like Starbucks) or other POIs). Research each location save the search results to the map for that trip or day right from the details options of the search results. Using MapItOut Route and Travel Planner App you can find flights Rooms, Swell Report in that area from the Saved Menu options. MapChat browse for people over wifi or Bluetooth if you want to share you locations instantly on their map. Use the Points of interests searches and find different restaurants, bars etc… and you can save each individual spot to a saved map right from the details portion of the map pin. Once the map is saved directions to each of the saved locations will be generated by the Route and Travel Planner App from your current location when you need them. Each set of directions in your saved map will automatically open the route in Apple Maps on your iPhone or iPad. You can generate walking directions, travel directions, route directions or driving directions with a simple switch option. It will also summarize the total travel time along with providing a screen shot of the map (as it appears before you selected the email option) in the email. Save Your Map Plans/Travel Directions/Itineraries. Example on how to use MapItout vist www.mapitoutapp.com. RunMap when started runs in the background and caution for batter use: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.” MapItOut Route and Travel Planner App Main Features: • Set Points of Interest on the map • Search for specific places and venues • Car finder • Save routes and itineraries • Share your location on the map with friends and family • Generate walking directions, travel directions, route directions or driving directions •••••••• Buy MapItOut Route and Travel Planner Today! ••••••••
SafariBuddy.com
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Embark on your dream tour with SafariBuddy, the ultimate app for travelers exploring Africa and beyond. Whether you’re heading to the savannah, lush forests, islands, cities, or breathtaking deserts, SafariBuddy keeps all your travel details in one convenient place. Designed for clients of tour operators, this app ensures you have everything you need for a seamless and memorable journey. Key Features: 1. All Your Itineraries in One Place: Download and access your custom safari itinerary, complete with day-by-day plans, activities, and accommodations. 2. Offline Access: No signal? No problem! Your itinerary is available even in remote destinations. 3. Essential Details at a Glance: View lodge details, contact information, activities, destination info, and more. 4. Interactive Maps: Navigate your safari with maps showing your route, stops, and key points of interest. 5. Share the fun: Invite other members of your group to the App. Why SafariBuddy? SafariBuddy is tailored to enhance your experience, keeping you organized and stress-free while you focus on enjoying the adventure of a lifetime. Perfect for safari-goers, self-drivers, and adventure enthusiasts alike! Download SafariBuddy today and let your safari adventure begin. Note: SafariBuddy requires an itinerary from a participating tour operator. Please contact your operator for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SafariBuddy.com at Free against MapItOut's $5.99. MapItOut's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, 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
SafariBuddy.com is free to download; MapItOut costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapItOut ships an update every 3 weeks, SafariBuddy.com every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapItOut | SafariBuddy.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santo porpiglia | SafariOffice B.V. |
In-app purchases
MapItOut
No in-app purchases
SafariBuddy.com
No in-app purchases
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