Comparison

Nagoya Navi vs Solmelu

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

Head to head
About

Nagoya Navi

Features
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-This application teaches you about Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture, a cultural heritage, and provides information about its tourist destinations- It offers a “Course” feature that suggests theme-based tour routes and a “Navi” feature that guides you to your target destinations. It includes an offline map that you can view without Internet access. Explore Nagoya city and discover new things that appeal to you. ● This app has a pedometer feature by using "Apple HealthKit". The number of steps of a day is displayed on the top screen (iPad, iPad mini are not supported). ● You can send the destination information to in-vehicle navigation system from your mobile device by using NaviBridge. Please read more information about "NaviBridge" from the support page. https://navicon.com/user/support/ *NaviBridge are trademarks of DENSO Corporation. 【Notes】 Please note that GPS accuracy varies according to the overall system used. While you are using the course navigator, GPS is used to find your location. Please note that the battery can be draining faster than usual with the GPS function on. ● Texting while walking is extremely dangerous. Please pull out of the stream of pedestrian traffic and stop walking while doing it. ● This app downloads data for operation at the startup. Please note that packet communications charges may become expensive depending on your contracted plan of your device. 【Recommended】 ● iOS 13 later *GPS built-in models only. 【Modifications】 The services provided through the app are subject to cancellation or temporary stoppage without advance notice to the user. The providers accept no responsibility whatsoever for any damage suffered by the user or a third party due to these changes. 【Copy right】 All contents of this app is a subject of copy right. You are not allowed to copy or use them except for specific use permitted under trademark law or other laws.

About

Solmelu

Features
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Solmelu (meaning “Greetings” in Tulu) has been designed and developed with an aim to help the traditional artisans, shopkeepers, vendors in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi regions, and to curate and execute a structured and seamless experience to tourists visiting the region. Set of features in the app: - Explore Dakshina Kannada by searching on map - View and provide feedback on curated Trips around the region - View and provide feedback on activities happening around you - Register as a vendor on the platform to publicise your businesses - Personalise your profile Solmelu has been jointly developed by Robosoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. One of the most notable aspects of Solmelu's development is that it was primarily built by students, who brought fresh creativity, coding expertise, and innovative problem-solving skills to the project. They were guided by a team of design and technical experts from Robosoft Technologies, whose mentorship was invaluable in refining the app's architecture and user experience.

Screenshots

Nagoya Navi4 screens
Solmelu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Solmelu at 13.0 against Nagoya Navi'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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Nagoya Navi versus Solmelu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNagoya NaviSolmelu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNakasha Creative co.,LtdN I T K Surathkal

In-app purchases

None

Nagoya Navi

No in-app purchases

None

Solmelu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nagoya Navi free?
Nagoya Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solmelu free?
Solmelu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nagoya Navi or Solmelu have ads?
Neither Nagoya Navi nor Solmelu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nagoya Navi or Solmelu?
Nagoya Navi ships an update every 3 months, and Solmelu every 3 months. Most recently, Nagoya Navi was updated on October 27, 2026 and Solmelu on October 19, 2026.

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