MapRank review
A focused iOS app for basic Google Maps and Local Pack rank tracking.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MapRank is a local SEO tracking app for local businesses, service-area businesses, and marketing freelancers. It scans Google Maps and Google Search Local Pack rankings across grid points in a service area, then presents visibility through heatmaps. Keyword monitoring, competitor comparisons, recurring scans, rank-change alerts, historical comparisons, progress reports, home-screen widgets, and Google Business Profile connection make it focused on local visibility rather than broader SEO operations.
The free plan gives users 2 active keywords, 2 scans per keyword per month, heatmap grids up to 5×5, and Google Maps ranking visibility. MapRank Premium expands monitoring to 10 active keywords and 50 scans per month, adds 7×7 and 9×9 grids, Google Maps and Local Pack rankings, competitor tracking, and automatic scans. The published plans make the product approachable for basic tracking, while the paid tier is aimed at users who need broader grid coverage, more frequent scanning, and competitor context.
MapRank’s strongest fit is for iPhone users who want a dedicated view of how local rankings vary across an area. Google Business Profile connection, alerts, historical comparisons, and progress reports support ongoing visibility checks without expanding into citation management or location-page workflows. Its iOS-only platform narrows access, and businesses needing citation management or location pages should choose a broader local SEO platform instead. Choose MapRank for straightforward rank scans, heatmaps, and competitor monitoring on iPhone.
MapRank pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Google Maps heatmaps with grids up to 5×5
- Tracks competitors, recurring scans, alerts, and ranking history
- Connects with Google Business Profile and offers home-screen widgets
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- No citation management
- No location-page features
MapRank fact sheet, pricing and score →
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