Comparison

ダムコレ vs Manhole Card Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ダムコレ

This app helps users manage their collection of dam cards, which are informational cards distributed at dams and related facilities. Users can register collected cards, including visit dates and photos, and view a list of their collected items. It encourages visiting various dams to gather more cards.

Highlights
  • Manage dam card collection
  • Register collected cards
  • Record visit dates
  • Add card photos
  • View collected card list
  • Track dam information
Features
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「ダムカード」とは、全国のダム・周辺施設などで配布されている、ダムのことをより知っていただくことを目的に作成されたカードのことです。 デザインが統一された統一カードと、それ以外のカードに分類され、その数は合計で500以上にものぼります。 当アプリは、ダムカードを収集されている方々が、ご自身のカードの管理に役立てていただければと思い製作しました。 収集したダムカード(訪問日、カードの写真)を当アプリに登録してみてください。収集済みのカードを一覧で確認することができます。 ぜひいろいろなダムを訪れてカードを集めてみてください。 ※ダムカードの情報は2016年10月の国土交通省の情報に基づいています。

About

Manhole Card Map

Features
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Manhole Card Map helps you find distribution locations for Manhole Cards across Japan and keep track of the cards you have collected. MAIN FEATURES ■ Find distribution locations on the map View distribution locations near your current position or travel destination. Pin colors make it easy to distinguish cards you have not collected, cards already collected, locations that are out of stock, and cards not yet available. ■ Manage your collection Mark a card as collected with a single tap. You can also view card images, detailed information, and related websites. ■ Filter to plan your visits Filter cards by region, series, collection status, and availability on weekdays, weekends, or public holidays. ■ Update distribution location data Download updated distribution location data directly in the app. ■ Back up and transfer your data Export your collection status to a file and import it on another device. This is useful for backups and when moving to a new device. RECOMMENDED FOR • Manhole Card collectors • Travelers looking for nearby distribution locations in Japan • Anyone who wants a simple way to track collected and uncollected cards • People planning an efficient card-collecting trip Make Manhole Card Map your companion for collecting cards throughout Japan.

Screenshots

ダムコレ4 screens
Manhole Card Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ダムコレ at none against Manhole Card Map's shown. ダムコレ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ダムコレ versus Manhole Card Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterダムコレManhole Card Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShintaro TakemuraTETSUNOSUKE HIDA

In-app purchases

None

ダムコレ

No in-app purchases

None

Manhole Card Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ダムコレ free?
ダムコレ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manhole Card Map free?
Manhole Card Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ダムコレ or Manhole Card Map have ads?
Manhole Card Map shows ads; ダムコレ does not.
Which is updated more often, ダムコレ or Manhole Card Map?
ダムコレ ships an update weekly, and Manhole Card Map weekly. Most recently, ダムコレ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Manhole Card Map on October 28, 2026.

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