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Spec score 9.0 #5 of 40 in Interactive Map Software

What it is

MapChart is a map-making service for coloring countries, states and other regions, then downloading the result as an image. Its library contains more than 100 world, continent, country, subdivision and fantasy maps. You can change colors, patterns, backgrounds, borders and legends, hide areas, zoom and save configurations for later editing. Selected maps accept Excel data imports. The website provides free high-resolution downloads, and maps made with the service use a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Official add-ons connect Google Sheets and Airtable data to map creation and display. iOS and Android apps support making, previewing, sharing and downloading PNG maps. Website configurations can move to or from the mobile app as text files. The free plan includes the main tools and maps. Mobile Premium costs €4.99, paid once, Mobile Premium Max €8.99, paid once, and MapChart Plus $39.99 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
MapChart lets users color geographic regions, add legends, customize map appearance, and download or share map images.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Intended users
The maker describes use in classrooms, journals, scientific papers, market research, sales presentations, infographics, map games, and travel maps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Integrations
MapChart provides official add-ons for Google Sheets and Airtable to create maps from spreadsheet or base data and insert or display the maps there.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sheets.mapchart.net
Support
For account issues or bugs, Plus users can email support and are told to expect a reply within 1–3 days.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · mapchart.net
Maker
The product identifies Minas Giannekas as its single self-taught web and app developer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Airtable integration
The official Airtable extension creates maps from base records, displays them beside the table, and downloads PNG images.Read 14 Oct 2026 · airtable.mapchart.net
Color and pattern tools
Users can choose custom colors, colorblind-friendly palettes, dots and stripe patterns, backgrounds, borders, fonts, and legend styling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Company origin
The About page says MapChart has existed since 2014.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Configuration files
Map settings can be saved and restored through MapChart configuration text files, with drag-and-drop loading supported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Cross-device work
Map configurations can be exported as text files from the website and imported into the mobile app, or transferred back to the website.Read 5 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Data import
Selected maps support importing data from Excel.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Documentation and support
Documentation consists of a feature tutorial, FAQ, changelog, bug-report button, and email support requesting browser, operating-system, and reproduction details.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Editing controls
Maps support hiding regions, isolating countries or states, zooming, rearranging legend rows, and coloring subdivisions in bulk.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Editing features
Users can customize colors, patterns, backgrounds, borders, and legends, hide map areas, zoom, and save work to continue later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Export
The website offers free high-resolution image downloads, and maps made with the service are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Export formats
The editor can export high-resolution PNG, JPEG, SVG, and rasterized PDF files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ohmymaps.com
Google Sheets integration
The official Google Sheets add-on creates maps from spreadsheet columns, inserts them into sheets, or downloads PNG files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sheets.mapchart.net
Independent comparison
Oh My Maps describes MapChart as a capable free map-coloring tool and says it offers broader regional map coverage than its own four-editor product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ohmymaps.com
Independent comparison limit
Oh My Maps says MapChart's paid tier gates account saving, while its own editor keeps all features free without an account.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ohmymaps.com
Independent comparison strength
Oh My Maps says MapChart supports ten world projections and exports PDF or files up to 10,000 pixels on the long edge.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ohmymaps.com
iOS requirement
The Apple listing requires iOS 15.0 or later and identifies the app as designed for iPhone and iPad.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: export layout
Justuseapp reviewers criticized mobile export because fitting a readable map and non-overlapping legend onto a phone view can be difficult.Read 14 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Limit: map granularity
Justuseapp reviewers requested custom borders, partial-country painting, selective label removal, and more complete subdivision coverage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Limit: missing custom borders
Apple reviewers requested user-drawn borders, flags, images, and the ability to represent partial territorial changes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: regional coverage
A Google Play reviewer wanted more detailed subdivision maps outside North America and Europe, especially in western and central Asia.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: saved-map reliability
An Apple reviewer reported maps disappearing after closing the app and difficulty reopening saved configurations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Maker location
Minas Giannekas's LinkedIn profile lists Greece and describes him as a self-employed developer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gr.linkedin.com
Map creation
MapChart lets users color countries or states, add a legend, and download a custom map as an image.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Map library
The website offers more than 100 maps covering the world, continents, countries, subdivisions, historical areas, games, and fantasy settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Map output licence
Maps created with MapChart are offered under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0, requiring attribution to MapChart.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Mobile app
The official app is available for iOS and Android and supports making, previewing, sharing, and downloading maps as PNG images.Read 5 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Mobile transfer
The mobile site supports moving configurations between the website and app through exported and imported .txt files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Offline mobile use
The Google Play listing says the mobile app works offline.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Performance limit
The changelog warns that the Europa Universalis V locations map has more than 22,000 locations and can slow or crash browsers on weaker devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Praise: usability
An Apple reviewer praised the app as unusually easy to operate on both iPhone and iPad for this type of map tool.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: value and advertising
A Google Play reviewer called it a strong Android map-making tool that exposes many capabilities without excessive advertising or paywall prompts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Privacy and compliance
The privacy policy describes GDPR rights, account deletion requests, data retention, cookie use, analytics, advertising partners, and possible transfers to the United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.3 out of 5 from 9.28K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Justuseapp
4.8 out of 5 based on analysis of 4,489 combined software reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Recent feature
Version 7.7.0, released 29 March 2026, added rasterized PDF download.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Recent update
On 7 October 2026, version 7.17.7 updated Burkina Faso subdivisions from provinces to its 17 current regions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Security and payments
MapChart says Gumroad handles Plus payments and subscription processing, and its account settings include options to change email or password and delete an account.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Software licence
The terms grant a non-exclusive, non-transferable use licence and prohibit modifying, copying, redistributing, reselling, or reverse engineering the website or app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Spreadsheet import
Selected maps can import data from Excel, and the changelog documents clipboard-based configuration transfer as an alternative to downloading text files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Trial and refund
MapChart Plus has no trial, and the site offers a 14-day no-questions-asked refund policy.Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net

Plans and prices

Free Free Main map-making tools and maps available free Read 5 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net
Free Free All maps · all tools and extras · 25 saved configurations · 25 My Palette colors Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Mobile Premium €4.99, paid once 4.99 € · one-time purchase Unlimited saved configurations · unlimited My Palette colors · all maps, tools and extras Read 5 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Premium €4.99, paid once one-time purchase All maps · all tools and extras · unlimited saved configurations · unlimited My Palette colors Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Mobile Premium Max €8.99, paid once 8.99 € · one-time purchase Unlimited saved configurations · unlimited My Palette colors · no ads · all maps, tools and extras Read 5 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
Premium Max €8.99, paid once one-time purchase All maps · all tools and extras · unlimited saved configurations · unlimited My Palette colors · no ads Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.mapchart.net
MapChart Plus $39.99 a year billed annually No ads · account-saved maps · saved palettes · cross-device access · iOS app access Read 14 Oct 2026 · mapchart.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 100 map types
  • Free high-resolution image downloads
  • Excel, Google Sheets and Airtable connections
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Configurations transfer between web and mobile

Limits

  • No free trial
  • MapChart Plus has no team plan
  • Saved maps are publicly accessible
  • Plus costs $39.99 a year

Who it suits

MapChart suits people making maps for classrooms, journals, scientific papers, market research, presentations, infographics, games or travel. It also fits users who need web, Android and iOS access or spreadsheet-connected maps.

Verdict

MapChart combines a broad map library with editing, spreadsheet connections and mobile apps. Check its public access model, licensing and plan limits before using it for shared or paid work.

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