Mapstr - Save & Follow Places
What is Mapstr?
Saves and organises personal places on a map, with recommendations from people you choose to follow.
Mapstr lets you save places anywhere in the world as pins, tag and colour-code them, and add notes, ratings and photos. You can follow friends, chefs, magazines and local creators, merge their maps with yours, and share your map through a link that opens in any browser.
Pricing. Mapstr is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Keeping track of cafés, shops and hikes you want to revisit
- Organising a city guide from friends and favourite creators
- Sharing a saved map with people who do not have the app
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Mapstr scores 91 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 77, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Never lose a place - always know where to go.
Mapstr allows you to save every spot you love anywhere in the world and shows trusted recommendations from friends, pros and influencers, right when you need them. - - A STORY YOU KNOW - - You spot an incredible bakery, hear rave reviews about a hidden jazz bar, promise you’ll remember... and two weeks later it’s gone. Screenshots multiply, notes pile up, Google stars blur together, anonymous reviews feel useless.
Mapstr ends the chaos: one tap to save, tag, colour-code and - when friends ask - share a link they can open in any browser, no app required. - - SAVE, ORGANISE, (RE)DISCOVER - - * One-tap pins for cafés, shops, hikes - whatever catches your eye
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- Unlimited colours & tags to surface “Sushi”, “Sunset spot”, “For a date”, etc. in seconds
- Import Google Maps, CSV or KML lists - if you don’t want to start from zero
- Personal notes, ratings and photos; mark places “To try” or “Tried” to track memories
- Follow the voices you trust: friends, favourite chefs, magazines, local creators
- Merge their maps with yours to uncover hidden gems in 190 + countries
- Share your map with a simple link, viewable in any browser, no app needed
- Full control: flip your entire map to private, or hide individual pins on your public map
- Private by default: your notes, ratings and pictures are only visible to your followers
- Custom places you create (like this cute secret beach) stay only on your map and never enter mapstr’s global database
- 100 % EU servers, GDPR-first, zero ad-tracking - - MAPSTR PLUS - 7-DAY FREE TRIAL, CANCEL ANYTIME - - Unlock extra power for map addicts and frequent travellers:
- Unlimited places
- Bulk edits for lightning-fast management
- Smart Search: AI suggestions by mood, budget or diet to find any spot you want in the world
- Real-time table filter: see restaurants with free tables for your date, time and party size, then book in two taps
- Visits journal to relive every trip or every meal
- Proximity alerts so you never walk past a saved gem again
- Multi-map overlay for instant recs from the maps you follow
- AI matching algorithm to get 100% personalized recommendations tailored on your tastes
- Desktop web version for big-screen planning
- Invitations to soft openings and special events (Paris-only for now) - - WHY MAPSTR? - - * Memory saver: pins replace screenshots and scattered notes forever
- Personal compass: maps mirror your unique taste, not algorithmic hype
- Trusted network: no anonymous reviews - only voices you choose
- Fair freemium: core features stay free; go even further with personalized recommendations and map management with mapstr plus
- Built in Europe: GDPR compliant, EU servers, no ads, no data sales - - PRIVACY & SUPPORT - - We never sell your data. Ever.
Need help or have an idea? Email hello@mapstr.com - real humans answer fast.
Download Mapstr today and defeat address amnesia while discovering new places from the people who matter to you most.
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Questions about Mapstr
Is Mapstr free to use?
The app is free to download and core features are stated to stay free. The App Store lists in-app purchases, including Mapstr Plus with a 7-day free trial that can be cancelled anytime.
Can people without the app see my map?
Yes. You can share your map with a simple link that can be viewed in any browser, and no app is needed to open it.
Who can see my notes, ratings and photos?
They are private by default and only visible to your followers. You can flip your entire map to private or hide individual pins on your public map.
Is Mapstr right for me?
Mapstr is built for keeping track of cafés, shops and hikes you want to revisit, organising a city guide from friends and favourite creators, sharing a saved map with people who do not have the app. It sits in the place sharing list on AppTierList.
Is Mapstr worth it?
Mapstr is S tier, ranked #1 of 8 place sharing apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 5,210 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Mapstr compare to Beli?
Mapstr is S tier at 91; Beli is B tier at 76. Mapstr ranks higher. Mapstr is free to download, with in-app purchases, Beli is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Mapstr updated?
Mapstr was updated 16 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Place Sharing (S tier, #1) · Place Bookmarking (S tier, #1)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 5,210
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Travel
- Current version
- (16 days ago)
- Size
- 201 MB
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 11
- Runs on
- iPhone, Apple Watch
- iPhone Duo
- Made for iPhone Duo, with screenshots for both screens on the App Store
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking