Comparison

TCG Map vs Mapi 3D

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

Head to head
About

TCG Map

Explore the world through detailed map graphics derived from OpenStreetMap data. This app focuses on visual representation, allowing you to view global cities, coastlines, rivers, and road networks at any scale without typical map functionalities like search or annotation.

Highlights
  • View OSM data at any scale
  • Explore global cities, coastlines, and rivers
  • Graphical map view filters
  • Jump to cities worldwide
  • Save map images
Features
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TCG Map-graphy is the application to enjoy the map graphics. We used the OSM data as the "tool" rather than "graphic content". This App has no useful function of digital map such as the search or annotation, but display all of the data of the OSM in any scale. Please look at the cities around the world in the TCG Map-graphy. The shape of coastline and rivers, the myriad road, cities connected each other. You will find surely the scenery that was not visible in convenient maps. ◯ Center of the Map : You can be confirmed where displayed. ◯ City Index : You can jump to cities around the world from the list. ◯ Map view filter : You can enjoy graphical filters. ◯ View on Standard map : Show Apple's map. ◯ Export Map Image : You can save the displayed image.

About

Mapi 3D

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Mapi 3D is an app that brings the experience of discovering places around the world into your pocket in 3D and Augmented Reality. Best ways you can find content: • Visit a place that has a Mapi 3D map created for it’s Location. There you can find a QR code to scan within the Mapi 3D app or using your device camera, and add the content to your in-app content library. • Receive a printed map with a QR code from a place you visited. In addition to adding the content to your library, you will be able to use the printed map as a tracking mat for Augmented Reality functionality, that you can enable in the Settings. Most important features: • Information embedded into the interactive map, that makes it easy to learn the story of the place, as well as what it can offer your on your visit in real life. • Intuitive touch controls for exploring the interactive map anywhere you are. • Augmented reality view that lets you look around the interactive map without any effort by simply moving around a printed map. • High quality 3D visuals, that enhance your experience with detailed models and animations. • Easily add content using a QR code scanner integrated into the app, or using your device camera. More information about the app can be found on our website: https://www.mapi3d.com If you are experiencing technical issues with the app, e-mail us at support@mapi3d.com and our customer support team will reply shortly. By installing, copying, or using all or any portion of this software you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement: https://www.mapi3d.com/eula

Screenshots

TCG Map4 screens
Mapi 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TCG Map at 8.2 against Mapi 3D's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

TCG Map ships an update every 5 months, Mapi 3D every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TCG Map versus Mapi 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCG MapMapi 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTokyo Cartographic CO.,LTD.Sense-A Limited

In-app purchases

None

TCG Map

No in-app purchases

None

Mapi 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCG Map free?
TCG Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapi 3D free?
Mapi 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCG Map or Mapi 3D have ads?
Neither TCG Map nor Mapi 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCG Map or Mapi 3D?
TCG Map ships an update every 5 months, and Mapi 3D every 7 months. Most recently, TCG Map was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mapi 3D on October 1, 2026.

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