Map Tells...! vs Tapioca Maps Japan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Map Tells...!
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"Map Tells...!โ is an app that shares your location with your companion by providing a Google Mapsโ link and photo. The mail receiver follows the directions (on the map or through a navigation system) and compares the photo you sent and the scenery that he/she is viewing; then, the app guides your companion to the meeting location successfully. Using the app is very simple: -How to send the information to your company 1) After launching the app, take a photo of your location by pushing the photo button on the screen. 2) Press the sharing button on the screen. 3) After pressing the sharing button, SNS and E-mail icons will show up on your screen. (The SNS options will only include SNS apps that have been installed on your iPhone.) 4) Choose a communication method for sharing. 5) Select the receiver's information to send a message. 6) Send! -How to choose a horizontal camera orientation 1) Hold your phone horizontally. -How to choose a front/rear camera orientation 1) Press the switch button. a. When you hold your iPhone vertically, the button will be in the top right corner. b. When you hold it horizontally, the button will be in the top left corner. "NOTE" The sharing button is available after taking the photo. Additionally, if you want to retake the photo, just press the cancel button on the SNS screen. You will find the SNS close and camera on the screen. Then, take the photo again. If the recipient has the Google Maps app on his/her smartphone, it will open automatically and show the relevant location. If your companion does not have the Google Maps app, the hyperlink will open Google Mapsโ site in their preferred internet browser. Keep in mind that "Map Tells...!โ asks for permission to use the camera and location functions on your iPhone. Also, this app may not work on iPad correctly.
Tapioca Maps Japan
Discover boba tea shops with up-to-date information, including Instagram and Twitter links, official websites, and user reviews with pictures. Plan your route to your favorite shops and save them to a personal list for future visits.
- Boba tea shop information
- Social media links
- Official website access
- User reviews and pictures
- Route navigation
- Favorite shop list
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*** Get latest information about boba tea shops! *** - Follow store instagram & twitter account! - Access to store's official website! *** See posts of boba tea! *** - Check store review and pictures! *** Search available time & route! *** - The app navigate you to your favorite store! *** Make your favorite list! *** - Save boba tea shops you want to go next time to your list! Hope you find some favorite boba tea shops!
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Verdict
Map Tells...! and Tapioca Maps Japan are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Map Tells...! ships an update every 2 months, Tapioca Maps Japan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Tells...! | Tapioca Maps Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 25.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuriko Kimura | nabehide |
In-app purchases
Map Tells...!
No in-app purchases
Tapioca Maps Japan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Map Tells...! free?
Is Tapioca Maps Japan free?
Do Map Tells...! or Tapioca Maps Japan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Map Tells...! or Tapioca Maps Japan?
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