Comparison

Drone Maps Japan vs Buzz Spotter

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

Head to head
About

Drone Maps Japan

This app displays prohibited airspace for drone flights in Japan, including areas around airports and densely inhabited districts. It also provides sunrise/sunset times, airport information, and location sharing features. Users can customize layers and search for locations.

Highlights
  • Prohibited airspace display (airports, DID)
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Airport name display
  • Location sharing
  • Layer customization
  • Location and address search
  • 3D view
Features
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• Green areas: Airspace around airports Red areas: Densely Inhabited Districts (DID) Cyan areas: Exclusive Industrial Zones Yellow areas (black frame line): Important facilities • Emergency response airspace Yellow areas (red frame line) • Sunrise, sunset times (Pro: Date selection) • Airport name display (Pro: Link to Height Limit Inquiry) • Share location (coordinates, url, snapshot image) • Layer styling customization (Pro: Restore last state) • Location, address search • 3D View • about 'Civil Aeronautics Act' in Japan * Please be sure to check before flight: Even if it is outside the prohibited area by civil aeronautics act, flying may be prohibited by the local government ordinance or land owner's rule. Japan’s safety rules on Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drone [Definition] The term “UA/Drone” means any airplane, rotorcraft, glider or airship which cannot accommodate any person on board and can be remotely or automatically piloted. (Excluding those lighter than 100g. The weight of a UA/Drone includes that of its battery.) [Prohibited Airspace for Flight] Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone in the following airspaces is required to obtain permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. (A) Airspace above 150m above ground level. (B) Airspace around airports. (airspaces above approach surface, horizontal surface, transitional surface, extended approach surface, conical surface and outer horizontal surface.) (C) Above Densely Inhabited Districts (DID), which are defined and published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. (From July 1, 2026, “exclusive industrial zones” were excluded from “densely inhabited areas.”) *In this application, you can check the areas (B) and (C). [Operational Limitations] Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone is required to follow the operational conditions listed below, unless approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. 1. Do not operate UAs/Drone under the influence of alcohol and drugs. 2. Operation of UAs/Drone after Preflight actions. 3. Operation of UAs/Drone to prevent of collision hazard with airplane and other UAs/Drone. 4. Do not opaerate UAs/Drone in a careless or reckless manner. 5. Operation of UAs/Drone in the daytime. 6. Operation of UAs/Drone within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS). 7. Maintenance of 30m operating distance between UAs/Drone and persons or properties on the ground/ water surface. 8. Do not operate UAs/Drone over event sites where many people gather. 9. Do not transport hazardous materials such as explosives by UA/Drone. 10. Do not drop any objects from UAs/Drone. [Exception] Requirements stated in “Airspace in which Flights are Prohibited” and “Operational Limitations” are not applied to flights for search and rescue operations by public organizations in case of accidents and disasters. (Except for a part of rules.) [Penalty] If the above rules are violated, the UAV operator is liable for a fine of up to 500,000 yen. (* If the 1. is violated, the UAV operator is liable for an inprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 300,000yen.) [Permission & Approval] You are required to submit an application in Japanese for the permission or approval to the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism at least 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before you fly a UA/Drone. For further information, please contact UA/Drone Counseling Service.(http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001112966.pdf) See link for details https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html Law prohibiting the flying of small UAV See link for details "Untranslated" https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/security/kogatamujinki/index.html

About

Buzz Spotter

Features
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Find the hottest places everyone is talking about. Buzz Spotter analyzes YouTube video descriptions with AI to uncover trending cafés, restaurants, and hidden gems—and instantly recommends them to you on a map. Whether you want to explore viral food spots, popular travel destinations, or the newest local hangouts, Buzz Spotter helps you discover places that real creators are visiting and sharing. How it works ・AI-powered scanning: Buzz Spotter reads YouTube video descriptions and extracts shop names, locations, and keywords. ・Trend-based ranking: Videos with high view counts boost the ranking of each spot. ・Map discovery: Easily find trending places near you or around the world. ・Watch & go: Tap a spot to view the YouTube videos that feature it. Perfect for ・Travelers searching for must-visit locations ・Foodies looking for viral restaurants ・Creators wanting inspiration for their next outing ・Anyone who loves discovering hidden gems through real videos Let AI guide your next adventure—find the places the world is buzzing about. Find Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drone Maps Japan4 screens
Buzz Spotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Buzz Spotter at none against Drone Maps Japan's shown. 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. Drone Maps Japan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Buzz Spotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone Maps Japan ships an update every 2 weeks, Buzz Spotter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Drone Maps Japan versus Buzz Spotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone Maps JapanBuzz Spotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeishi IshimuraHiroki Kijima

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drone Maps Japan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Buzz Spotter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • yearly subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Drone Maps Japan free?
Drone Maps Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzz Spotter free?
Buzz Spotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drone Maps Japan or Buzz Spotter have ads?
Drone Maps Japan shows ads; Buzz Spotter does not.
Which is updated more often, Drone Maps Japan or Buzz Spotter?
Drone Maps Japan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buzz Spotter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drone Maps Japan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Buzz Spotter on October 30, 2026.

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