Cradle 【公式アプリ】 vs Retro Walk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cradle 【公式アプリ】
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Cradleの公式アプリをリリースしました！ このアプリでは、Cradleの最新情報の受け取りや便利な機能を使う事ができます。 【アプリで出来ること】 本アプリを利用して以下のことが行えます。 1.最新情報をチェック！ Cradleのサービス内容が確認できます。 また、お店からメッセージが届くので、いつでも最新の情報がご確認いただけます。 2.マイページで情報を確認！ Cradleのご利用状況が確認できます。 3.友達に紹介！ CradleのアプリをSNSを通じてお友達に紹介する事ができます。 4.他にも便利な機能満載！
Retro Walk
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The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. Retro Walk is a smartphone app that lets you stroll through nostalgic streets with historical maps in hand. As you explore, you can check the locations of buildings and scenery from the past, enjoying a walking experience that feels like stepping back in time. The historical maps are limited to locations within Japan. You can switch between maps from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and the present day. Your current location is displayed using GPS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cradle 【公式アプリ】 at none against Retro Walk's 1. Cradle 【公式アプリ】 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Retro Walk's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months). On price, ads 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. Retro Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cradle 【公式アプリ】 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cradle 【公式アプリ】 ships an update every 39 months, Retro Walk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cradle 【公式アプリ】 | Retro Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KUMI YANASE | akira ohmachi |
In-app purchases
Cradle 【公式アプリ】
No in-app purchases
Retro Walk
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Cradle 【公式アプリ】 free?
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Do Cradle 【公式アプリ】 or Retro Walk have ads?
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