Comparison

Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 vs Mappu

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

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Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊

Features
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Self-driving during the trip in Japan is very popular. Many travellers should know well about MAPCODE which is used for quickly locating a place of Japan on the GPS navigation system of the car. So a tool for searching and bookmarking MAPCODEs acts as an important role of your Japan trip. This app, Mapcode+, provides you a way to: - search MAPCODE anytime and anywhere; - search MAPCODE using English/Chinese/Japanese; - check MAPCODE before the trip and bookmark them; - review bookmarked MAPCODE without data network. ------------------------------------------ 日本自駕遊越來越普及,相信租車的人都聽過MAPCODE,MAPCODE的用途是在汽車GPS導航上快速定位目的地,所以查詢MAPCODE這事情在日本自駕遊行程中是不可或缺的。 Mapcode+這程式讓您: - 在旅程中隨時隨地查找MAPCODE; - 支援中/英/日文搜尋地方; - 也可事先查找MAPCODE然後收藏起來; - 在沒有網絡的情況下隨時查閱收藏了的MAPCODE。

About

Mappu

Easily find Japan's proprietary location codes for any place, from landmarks to hidden gems. Simply tap on the map or search by name/address to get a Mapcode compatible with rental car GPS systems. Save your itinerary with iCloud sync and access previously looked-up codes offline.

Highlights
  • Tap any location for Mapcode
  • Search by name, address, or coordinates
  • Save and organize favorite locations
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Offline access to saved Mapcodes
  • Multiple map display modes
Features
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Planning a road trip in Japan? Mappu gives you the Mapcode for any place in Japan with a single tap — the same compact code your rental car's GPS already understands. WHAT IS A MAPCODE? Mapcode is Japan's proprietary location code system, printed on restaurant flyers, sightseeing brochures, and accepted by virtually every car navigation system in Japan. Just type in the code (no street address needed) and your GPS knows exactly where to go. ONE TAP TO GET ANY MAPCODE • Tap any spot on the map — landmark, restaurant, hotel, hidden onsen — and Mappu instantly shows its Mapcode. • Search by name, address, coordinates, or Mapcode with autocomplete that understands Japanese, English, and Chinese. • Long-press anywhere to drop a pin and look up the Mapcode for that exact coordinate. GO STRAIGHT TO A MAPCODE OR COORDINATE • Already have a Mapcode from a flyer or a friend? Type it into the search box and Mappu drops a pin right at that spot and shows its address. • Enter a latitude and longitude (e.g. 35.6586, 139.7454) to jump straight to any coordinate in Japan and get its Mapcode. TAP ANY POI Curious about that interesting building? Tap the icon to see its name, phone number, and Mapcode — perfect for calling ahead or pasting straight into your car's GPS. SAVE YOUR ITINERARY WITH ICLOUD SYNC • Save the places you plan to visit to your Favorites before your trip. • Organize favorites into folders (e.g. "Day 1 — Tokyo", "Day 2 — Hakone"). • Everything syncs through iCloud, so your itinerary appears on every device you sign in to. DESIGNED FOR THE ROAD • Clean, distraction-free map view. • Light, dark, and satellite modes — readable in any lighting condition. • Works offline for Mapcodes you've already looked up. WHO IT'S FOR • Travelers renting a car in Japan who want to enter destinations into their GPS without typing long addresses. • Japan residents sharing business addresses or sightseeing places by Mapcode. PRIVACY Mappu doesn't sell your data. Your favorites stay in your private iCloud. Mappu is supported by ads — ad personalization is opt-in via the standard iOS permission. Note: Mapcodes are only meaningful for coordinates within Japan. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASES Mappu Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks Google Maps search and removes banner ads, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. A separate one-time "Remove Banner Ads" purchase removes the banner ad only; it does not include Google Maps search. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mappu.app/mappu_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mappu.app/mappu_privacy.html

Screenshots

Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊3 screens
Mappu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 at none against Mappu's 2. Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mappu's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mappu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 ships an update every 3 months, Mappu weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 versus Mappu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapcode+ for 日本自駕遊Mappu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWingshan LamPegasus Coders LLC

In-app purchases

None

Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mappu

Subscriptions2
  • Mappu Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Mappu Pro - Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 free?
Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mappu free?
Mappu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 or Mappu have ads?
Mappu shows ads; Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 or Mappu?
Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 ships an update every 3 months, and Mappu weekly. Most recently, Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mappu on September 17, 2026.

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