Sendai Rail Map Lite vs Whatfish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sendai Rail Map Lite
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)
Whatfish
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Ever found yourself underwater (or on a remote beach) wondering exactly what just swam past? Meet Whatfish, the ultimate digital field guide designed for divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts who don’t want to wait for a signal to satisfy their curiosity. Why You’ll Love It: Massive Database: Identify over 1,300 marine species at your fingertips. Offline Access: No signal? No problem. The entire database lives on your phone, making it the perfect companion for remote dive boat trips or offshore adventures. Smart Search: Forget complex Latin names. Find what you’re looking for instantly using simple keyword searches based on what you see. Whether you're a pro diver or a casual snorkeler, Whatfish turns your iPhone into a powerful marine encyclopedia. Download Whatfish today and put the world’s oceans in your pocket. Explore. Identify. Learn. Anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sendai Rail Map Lite at none against Whatfish's 1. Sendai Rail Map Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Whatfish's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Whatfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sendai Rail Map Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sendai Rail Map Lite ships an update every 10 months, Whatfish fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sendai Rail Map Lite | Whatfish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Urban-Map | thomas demesmaeker |
In-app purchases
Sendai Rail Map Lite
No in-app purchases
Whatfish
- WhatFish, Marine Species ID$9.99
Questions
Is Sendai Rail Map Lite free?
Is Whatfish free?
Do Sendai Rail Map Lite or Whatfish have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sendai Rail Map Lite or Whatfish?
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