Ikuzo vs TOMOGO!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ikuzo
Organize your travel spots and plan explorations with a personalized map editor. This app complements existing map services by allowing you to manage an unlimited number of pins and points of interest.
- Organize travel spots
- Plan explorations
- Manage unlimited pins
- Complementary to Google Maps
- Web app integration
- Read-only iOS access
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Are you are a traveler, a photographer, an explorer? Do you feel frustrated with the Google Maps because you have way too many little icons all over it, and you can't seem to organize them nicely? Then, you will love Ikuzo! This Map Editor has been carefully crafted especially for you. The Ikuzo Web App (https://ikuzo.app) is extremely powerful, and will let you organize your spots when you are at home, on a computer or a tablet (preferably a large screen). Then when you are on the go, Ikuzo for iOS is the one you should use! With Ikuzo, managing your spots will become much easier, you will be also able to plan your travels and explorations in a much better way. Ikuzo doesn't replace Google Maps; Google Maps is perfect for looking for places and getting directions! They work hands in hands, Ikuzo is where you should keep your spots, as the number of pins/spots you have on Google Maps should be limited to the places you regularly visit or have a temporary interest in. Ikuzo for iOS and the web app work hand in hand: create and edit your spots wherever you are, and everything stays in sync. Contact me, let me know your feedback, I will do my best.
TOMOGO!
Discover Japan like a local with personalized tours crafted by passionate guides. Connect with experienced Tour Leaders, explore hidden gems, and create a flexible itinerary based on your interests. Experience authentic Japan and support local businesses.
- Personalized tour planning
- Connect with local guides
- Explore hidden gems
- Flexible itineraries
- Secure in-app booking
- Support sustainable tourism
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Explore with Friends TOMOGO! is your go-to app for discovering Japan like a local. Connect with passionate Tour Leaders who will tailor a journey just for you, based on your preferences. How it Works - Match Browse profiles of friendly, experienced Tour Leaders and select the perfect companion for your adventure. - Location Choose your destinations from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond. Explore temples, hidden gems, food spots, and local neighborhoods. - Chat Message your Tour Leader to share your interests and craft a flexible, personalized itinerary. Why Choose TOMOGO! Authentic & Local - Experience Japan beyond the tourist trails, guided by locals who share real stories and insider secrets. Flexible & Customizable - Enjoy tours built around your schedule and interests, whether spontaneous or planned. Secure & Trusted - Book and pay confidently within the app, knowing your experience is protected. Community Impact - Support sustainable tourism and local businesses across Japan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ikuzo at 5.0 against TOMOGO!'s 4.7. Ikuzo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). TOMOGO!'s advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ikuzo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOMOGO! has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ikuzo ships an update every 2 weeks, TOMOGO! monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikuzo | TOMOGO! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meow Arts KK | TANGLE Inc. |
Customer experience
Ikuzo
TOMOGO!
In-app purchases
Ikuzo
No in-app purchases
TOMOGO!
No in-app purchases







