Universal Presenter Remote vs Mapper for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Presenter Remote
Control presentations remotely from your iOS device or Apple Watch. Connect your device to the presentation computer via the internet to advance slides from anywhere. Setup is straightforward with comprehensive instructions.
- Remote slide advancement
- iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
- Internet-based control
- Easy setup with instructions
- Companion app available
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Using a presentation remote instead of advancing your slides manually can allow you to connect with audiences and utilize your presentation space more effectively, but you typically had to buy your own or hope the venue you were presenting at had one on hand. Fear no more, UPR has you covered! All you need is the presenting computer, your iOS device or Apple Watch, and an internet connection. UPR allows you to control the presentation computer to advance your slides remotely from anywhere in the world. Simply install the UPR Controller application on the presenting computer and enter the token into the iOS App and you'll be presenting in no time. Universal Presenter Remote natively supports both iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with comprehensive instructions that make setup a breeze. Companion applications and further instruction can be found at https://universalpresenterremote.com.
Mapper for Safari
This Safari extension automatically redirects Google Maps links to open directly in Apple Maps. It supports all Google domains and provides smart fallbacks, ensuring a seamless transition without any data collection.
- Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps
- Supports all Google domains
- Smart fallback to Google Maps web app
- Zero data collection
- Works on iOS and macOS
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Mapper opens Google Maps links, directions, addresses, and map thumbnails from Safari directly in Apple Maps, so you can stop copying and pasting addresses. Key features: - Redirect Google Maps links, addresses, direction buttons, and map thumbnails directly to Apple Maps. - Support every Google domain (google.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc.) on iOS and macOS. - Smart fallbacks: if Mapper can’t resolve a link, you’ll land on the Google Maps web app and then automatically redirect to Apple Maps. - Zero data collection: Mapper only scans for map links on Google search pages and never stores personal or location data. How it works: - Install Mapper and enable the extension in Settings → Safari → Extensions. - Browse to Google in Safari. - Tap any map link, directions button, or thumbnail. - Mapper grabs the address or search term and opens Apple Maps with a single tap. Mapper is built and maintained by a solo indie developer, ensuring it stays lightweight, reliable, and up-to-date. If you love Mapper, please consider leaving a rating or review. For questions or feedback, tap the Contact link within the Mapper app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Universal Presenter Remote at Free against Mapper for Safari's $1.99. Universal Presenter Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Mapper for Safari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (612 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Universal Presenter Remote is free to download; Mapper for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universal Presenter Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 612 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Universal Presenter Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mapper for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Universal Presenter Remote ships an update every 4 months, Mapper for Safari every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Presenter Remote | Mapper for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (612 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 612 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #8 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brendan Boyle | Alex Kitcoff |
Customer experience
Universal Presenter Remote
Mapper for Safari
Bugs and requests
Universal Presenter Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mapper for Safari
Reported bugs
3 issues- Redirects to incorrect or undefined locations
- Stops working after OS updates
- Doesn't work with Google Maps app installed
Requested features
3 requests- Support for more mapping services (e.g., Waze)
- Ability to set Apple Maps as default for all links
- Compatibility with more browsers/platforms
In-app purchases
Universal Presenter Remote
No in-app purchases
Mapper for Safari
No in-app purchases
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