PinnAR vs AR Island Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinnAR
This app uses augmented reality to guide you to your destination. It also features a word scanner for foreign languages and a function to discover nearby places.
- Augmented reality navigation
- Word scanner for foreign languages
- Discover nearby places
- Route following in AR mode
- Useful for travel and local exploration
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PinnAR is an AR navigation app. Simply follow the route in AR mode to reach your destination. Use the word scanner function when looking up places in foreign languages! Discover restaurants and other spots using the nearby places function. PinnAR is a useful application when travelling or just getting around!
AR Island Map
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When you start the application and hold it over the island or coast, the name will be displayed in AR ・ The name of the island and the distance to the island are displayed. ・ It is displayed using 3D coordinates and a gyro sensor, so even if you look down from the sky or tilt the camera, the name will be displayed on the island so it is easy to check. ・ AR display works even if you are not connected to the Internet ・ You can check the AR display from any location specified on the map. ・ You can take a photo with the island name and share it by email. ・ The display position can be corrected by swiping the AR display up / down / left / right. ・ It is possible to correct the display position even after taking a picture. ・ All functions can be used for free * If the direction is not correct because the display is always north, remove the case or cover and try again. Metal or magnets on the case or cover may interfere with each other and cause malfunction. ■ Notes ・ Position may not be displayed correctly due to errors in GPS, gyro sensor, and electronic compass. -When used inside buildings, in trains, cars, near electric wires, metal fences, etc., correct information may not be obtained from GPS or electronic compass and may not be displayed correctly. ■Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinnAR at none against AR Island Map's 6. PinnAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. AR Island Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. PinnAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
PinnAR ships an update monthly, AR Island Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinnAR | AR Island Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICWARE CO.,LTD. | にゃんこソフトウェア |
In-app purchases
PinnAR
No in-app purchases
AR Island Map
- Ad-Free2 variants$0.992 Months
- Ad-Free7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free$3.991 Year
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- Ad-Free7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Remove Ads (Lifetime)$6.99
