Comparison

Terrepin vs Map Locations

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

Head to head
About

Terrepin

Create and manage custom maps with multiple pins, notes, and georeferenced image overlays. Organize locations into separate collections and share them easily. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Multiple pin customization
  • Separate map collections
  • Share locations from Maps app
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Georeferenced image overlay
  • List view for pins
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Have you ever wanted to mark more than one location at a time on a map? Ever wanted to customize the markers or store extra info with them? Keep multiple separate collections of pins on a map? You can do all that and more with Terrepin. Terrepin lets you create maps of whatever you want. You can even share marked locations from the Maps app directly into a Terrepin map! You can view all your pins on a map or in a handy list view that lets you see them all at once. With Siri Shortcuts support, you can use Terrepin maps in your shortcuts, opening up a whole world of new possibilities. You can overlay georeferenced images (GeoTIFF format is suggested) on top of the default map data, allowing you to import a wide variety of map imagery for use in Terrepin. You can also crop the images you import to the size you want. Ideal for: - Outdoor activities - mark hiking trails, fishing spots, etc - Marking points of interest - interesting buildings, signs, etc - Planning a trip - Keeping track of more than one location at a time - Viewing georeferenced images - topographic maps, etc - Much more!

About

Map Locations

Create and manage custom maps with your favorite places. Add details like icons, colors, ratings, photos, and notes. Organize visits, events, and appointments with alerts. Easily import and export data, and share your maps with others.

Highlights
  • Create custom maps
  • Add icons, colors, ratings, and tags
  • Attach photos and notes to locations
  • Organize visits and appointments with alerts
  • Import/export data via CSV, email, and cloud services
  • Filter and search locations
  • Get directions and view in Google Maps
Features
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Create your own maps and manage your favorite locations, add an icon, color, rating or your own created tags. Add photos with notes and create visits sorted by date. Save your Map Locations files in iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or send by email to share them with your friends or colleagues. Import large amounts of data using CSV files created in Excel or Numbers. Use the calendar to add events and appointments with optional alerts linked to locations. Keep track of your locations, whether it's your number one shops & restaurants, or the places you visit as a sales representative or realtor. Your maps are completely private and you don't need an account to use the app. Import & Export Features: • Import and export your Map Location files • Import and export CSV files for use in Excel or Numbers • Export locations as PDF text document • Save your files to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or send by email • Import multiple contacts from your address book as locations • Import address from clipboard Location Features: • Choose from 100+ icons and 10+ colours • Create your own tags to identify and filter your locations • Add visits to your locations • Add photos with notes • When info is added open website, email or phone with one click Map Features: • Filter your locations on tags, icons, colors or rating • Search through all your locations or existing points of interest • Get directions to a selected location • View your location in Google Maps • View locations as a list • Edit multiple locations at once using the list view • Share selected locations as text List View Features: • Edit multiple locations at once • Move or copy multiple locations between maps • Sort locations on name, icon, color, rating or date (tap again to reverse) • Filter your locations on tags, icons, colors or rating Application Settings: • Restore deleted locations • Change the size of the location pins • Set default color and icon for new locations • Change paper size for PDF • Today widget showing your latest locations The free version is limited to 10 locations, upgrade to Map Locations Pro to create as many locations as you like. Send an email to maplocations@ph-neutraal.nl if you have any questions or encounter any problems.

Screenshots

Terrepin4 screens
Map Locations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terrepin at none against Map Locations's 1. Terrepin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Map Locations's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Map Locations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Terrepin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terrepin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Locations has 105 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Terrepin's written reviews are positive against 75% of Map Locations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terrepin ships an update every 8 months, Map Locations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Terrepin versus Map Locations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerrepinMap Locations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan ReedPiet Hein van Cleef

Customer experience

Terrepin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Map Locations

All ratings105 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Terrepin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Locations

One-time1
  • Map Locations Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Terrepin free?
Terrepin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Locations free?
Map Locations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terrepin or Map Locations?
Terrepin is rated higher. Terrepin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Map Locations averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.
Do Terrepin or Map Locations have ads?
Neither Terrepin nor Map Locations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terrepin or Map Locations?
Terrepin ships an update every 8 months, and Map Locations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Terrepin was updated on October 2, 2026 and Map Locations on October 21, 2026.

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