Arrivati vs GenMapCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arrivati
This navigation app provides arrival notifications when you're close to your destination. It displays distance and direction, estimating travel time based on your average speed. You can set destinations by typing, copying, or using your address book.
- Arrival notifications
- Distance to destination display
- Direction indicator
- Estimated travel time
- Multiple destination input methods
- Adjustable notification sound and timing
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Map app with arrival notification. Map shows the distance to your destination and an arrow indicating which way you should go. Arrival time is estimated by your average speed. Arrivati is a map app that can notify you when you are approaching your destination. The sound and the timing of the notification can be adjusted. You can specify your destination by the following ways - Type address or coordinates manually - Copy address or coordinates and the app recognizes automatically - Use address in address book - Choose where a picture was taken. The app can: - show direction to the destination* - show distance to the destination - estimate your transport's speed based on GPS tracking - estimate travel time based on average speed* - notify you when you are approaching the destination *The app has below LIMITATIONS. - No turn by turn direction - Cannot calculate time based on traffic condition or routes - Rotation may be inaccurate when your device cannot calibrate compass to the environment.
GenMapCode
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GenMapCode: The Fastest Way to Navigate Japan Driving in Japan is an incredible experience, but navigating can be a unique hurdle. Most Japanese rental car GPS systems require a proprietary "MapCode" to set a destination. Typing English addresses or foreign characters into a car dashboard is notoriously difficult, and phone mounts are rarely provided. GenMapCode solves this instantly. We bridge the gap between modern smartphone research and legacy car hardware. No more manual searching or struggling with Japanese keyboards. Simply find your destination on your phone, share the link to GenMapCode, and get the exact 9-12 digit MapCode ready to punch into your car's navigation system. Why travelers rely on GenMapCode: • Skip the Copy & Paste: Use the iOS Share Sheet directly from Google Maps to send a location to GenMapCode for a truly seamless experience. • Instant Conversions: Your MapCode is generated in a flash, getting you on the road faster. • Navigate Anywhere: Hotels, hidden restaurants, scenic spots, or remote hiking trails—if it's on the map, we can pinpoint it with an accuracy of up to 3 square meters. • Zero Typing Required: Built-in clipboard detection instantly recognizes when you’ve copied a map link. • Bilingual Support: Fully localized for both English and Japanese users. Whether you're exploring the snowy roads of Hokkaido, the beaches of Okinawa, or the hidden gems of Kyoto, GenMapCode ensures your road trip is completely stress-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GenMapCode at none against Arrivati's 3. GenMapCode also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Arrivati's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Arrivati sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GenMapCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arrivati | GenMapCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Niwa | Junlong Tan |
In-app purchases
Arrivati
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Every 6 Months$4.496 Months
- Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
GenMapCode
No in-app purchases








