Opener ‒ open links in apps vs MapsBridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Opener ‒ open links in apps
This app lets you open web links directly in their corresponding applications, bypassing browser views. It supports over 280 apps and offers features like QR code generation and link shortening. Easily switch between apps for a streamlined browsing experience.
- Open web links in native apps
- Action extension for use in other apps
- Supports over 280 applications
- Open links in any browser
- Create QR codes and shortened links
- Preview links from popular services
- Open Google AMP versions of pages
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Opener is an app that allows you to open links from the web in apps instead! Copy a link and launch Opener to see the apps that it can be opened in, or use Opener's action extension right from other apps! Opener currently supports over 280 apps with more being added all the time. In addition to opening links in apps, Opener also supports: - Opening links in any browser of your choice. - Creating QR codes and shortened links using the long press menu. - Previewing links from a variety of popular services using long press menu. - Opening the Google AMP version of pages, which are significantly faster than normal web pages. "If you find yourself looking to view web links in apps often, Opener is a good timesaver that cleverly uses iOS extensions to speed up the process." — MacStories "It’s simple, handy, and makes browsing the web a lot easier." — LifeHacker "...lets you open links in their corresponding app, skipping the annoying Web view along the way." — CNET "As someone who spends huge chunks of my day tapping on my iPhone’s screen, I skipped my Starbucks latte today and bought Opener instead." — TechCrunch For a complete list of supported apps and browsers visit opener.link/apps
MapsBridge
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Want to bring your favorite MyMaps locations to Apple Maps in an easy and quick way? MapsBridge is the solution you've been looking for! With MapsBridge, you can import your favorite sites directly from a CSV file or by connecting to your Google Maps account. Save time and effort in the transition between both platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Opener ‒ open links in apps at none against MapsBridge's shown. Opener ‒ open links in apps also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($2.00 vs $3.99). On 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
Opener ‒ open links in apps costs $2.00 and MapsBridge $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Opener ‒ open links in apps ships an update every 3 weeks, MapsBridge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Opener ‒ open links in apps | MapsBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.00 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tijo, inc. | David Margalef Mari |
Bugs and requests
Opener ‒ open links in apps
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work for Google Maps or addressed links
- Crashes when opening links in Brave browser
- Doesn't support Apollo TestFlight app
- Doesn't work for Soundcloud
Requested features
7 requests- Add support for Bandcamp
- Add support for Rumble
- Add support for Deviantart
- Add support for Steam links
- Add a Safari extension for automatic link opening
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- Add in-app search and filtering options
- Add support for PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality
MapsBridge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Opener ‒ open links in apps
No in-app purchases
MapsBridge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Opener ‒ open links in apps free?
Is MapsBridge free?
Do Opener ‒ open links in apps or MapsBridge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Opener ‒ open links in apps or MapsBridge?
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