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Mapper for Safari vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Mapper for Safari's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Mapper for Safari
This App
Opener ‒ open links in apps
Nemesis
Safari
Peer
Linky
Peer
1Blocker: Ad Blocker
New Kid
DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperAlex Kitcofftijo, inc.AppleBlue Colibri International1Blocker LLCDuckDuckGo, Inc.
CategoryUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesCommunicationUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.2 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 54.4 / 54.5 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count5101,329158,4287,47712,4362,325,699
PriceUSD1.99$2FreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateOct 14, 2021Jun 1, 2015Oct 25, 2021Jul 18, 2023Apr 26, 2018Jun 27, 2013
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2025Feb 25, 2026Dec 12, 2025Apr 28, 2026Mar 23, 2026May 11, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---mixedpositive
Score45/100---48/10075/100
Praises
  • Navigation utility provides a helpful alternative for users preferring Apple Maps over Google Maps
  • Simple setup instructions allow users to quickly configure the extension for daily navigation
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  • Advanced Customization
  • Cross-Device Sync
  • Privacy-focused browsing experience effectively blocks trackers and intrusive advertisements for users
Complaints
  • Extension fails to redirect links after recent operating system updates on mobile devices
  • Lack of recent maintenance leads to perceived abandonment and functional regression for users
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  • Core Functionality Failure
  • Subscription and Billing Issues
  • Screen flickering during page loads and tracker blocking animations disrupts the browsing flow
Requests
  • Expanded compatibility to support native Apple Maps routing without requiring third party navigation apps
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  • Background video playback support allows users to listen to media while using other apps
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Privacy-focused local-only scanning reduces user friction
  • Specialized redirection logic solves high-friction Google-to-Apple Maps transition
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  • 200+ language translation library functions as a B2B distribution barrier into international enterprise partnerships
  • Mobile-first interface captures non-desk worker segments ignored by desktop-centric platforms
  • Native Safari integration for battery efficiency
  • Robust iCloud synchronization
  • Independent 'No Acceptable Ads' policy
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Local-device tracker blocking functions as a privacy-first distribution moat
Weaknesses
  • High-frequency failure reports post-OS update
  • Lack of maintenance updates
  • Discrepancy between store privacy labels and website statements
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  • No transactional capabilities like text-to-pay
  • Manual communication flow lacks automated data extraction
  • Inconsistent YouTube ad blocking
  • High-friction subscription/trial cancellation flow
  • Significantly lower rating on Android (3.8)
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Screen flickering and navigation regressions post-update
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
Pricingpaidpaidfreesubscriptionfreemiumsubscription
MomentumMaintenanceActive-MaintenanceMaintenanceActive
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions-2 versions, ~69d avg5 versions, ~10d avg5 versions, ~9d avg

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