A better alternative to Mapstr.
At a fraction of the price.
MapVault does what Mapstr does — save, organise, and share place recommendations on a map — for €9.99 a year. Not $80.
Free to download. Premium from €9.99/year.
Mapstr raised its price to $80 a year.
Mapstr used to be free. Then it introduced a subscription. Then it raised that subscription to roughly $80 a year.
For an app you use to save place recommendations — not book flights, not manage a business — that's a hard price to justify.
Thousands of Mapstr users are looking for something that does the same job, for a price that makes sense.
MapVault is that app.
How they compare
| Feature | MapVault | Mapstr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €9.99/year | ~$80/year |
| Free places | 20 | 300 |
| Unlimited places | Premium | Mapstr Plus ($80/yr) |
| Save places to a map | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tags and organisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visited tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared maps | ✓ (Premium) | ✓ (Mapstr Plus) |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import from Mapstr | Planned (v1.1) | — |
| Ads | None | None |
MapVault is a newer app. Mapstr has more years of history and some features MapVault does not have yet — like AI-powered search and a web browser version. If those matter to you, that's worth knowing. If you want a clean, simple map for your saved places at a fair price, MapVault is built for you.
What you get with MapVault
Save any place
Search for any restaurant, bar, cafe, or spot and save it to your personal map in seconds. Add a note about who recommended it and why.
Tags and filters
Every saved place gets tags — Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, or your own. Filter by tag or visited status and find the right place the moment you need it.
Shared maps
Create a map with your partner, friends, or travel group. Everyone adds places. Available on Premium (€9.99/year).
Works on iOS and Android
Available on iPhone and Android. Your map stays in sync across devices.
Simple, honest pricing
MapVault Premium costs €9.99 a year. That's less than €1 a month. One coffee.
There are no hidden tiers. No “basic” vs “pro” vs “team” plans. Free gets you 20 places and one map. Premium gets you everything, with no price surprises.
Available on iOS and Android. Premium upgrades handled inside the app.
Try MapVault for free.
No card required. Download, save your first place, and see if it works for you. If you decide to go Premium, it's €9.99 for the year.
Free to download. Premium from €9.99/year.
Questions
Can I import my places from Mapstr?
Not yet. Mapstr import (from Mapstr's exported data) is planned for a future update. In the meantime, you can add places manually — it takes a few seconds per place and the search is fast.
What happens to my data if I cancel Premium?
Nothing is deleted. Your places are preserved. You just can't add new ones beyond the 20-place free limit. If you go back to Premium later, everything is still there.
Is MapVault available on Android?
Yes. MapVault is available on both iOS (iPhone) and Android. Download from the App Store or Google Play.
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