Comparison

Architecture vs 行ってよかった建築マップ

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

Head to head
About

Architecture

Discover the world's finest architectural masterpieces with this offline guide. It provides GPS-enabled directions, historical context, and images for significant 20th and 21st-century buildings globally. Explore iconic structures and hidden gems, even without a data connection.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled architectural guide
  • Offline access to information and photos
  • Building stories and architect details
  • Walking and driving directions
  • Manual browsing by city and building
  • 20th and 21st-century architectural selection
Features
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The world's finest architectural masterpieces in your pocket. A one-stop GPS-enabled guide to the worlds greatest architectural achievements from the 20th and 21st century. Travel to any place in the world and this guide will tell you, where the most interesting buildings around you are located. It will tell the story behind the building and the architect, displays two pictures for every project and gives you walking or driving directions. No data connection is needed, because all information and pictures (except maps) are stored offline on your phone. So no expensive roaming cost when abroad! You can even use it without GPS and in Flight Mode, because it allows you to browse cities and buildings manually. All projects have a full description, photos and additional details such as the name of the architect, the year it was built and the associated website. It also presents you with walking and driving directions. This carefull selection of the major wonders of 20th and 21st century architecture spans traditions throughout the world, from Le Corbusier to the latest Pritzker Prize winners. From the renowned, famous icons to the hidden architectural gems. An indispensable tool for travellers and city dwellers, to discover great buildings worldwide.

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行ってよかった建築マップ

Features
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Sho建築士(一級建築士・建築動画クリエイター)が、建築巡りをもっと楽しんでもらうために作ったマップアプリです。建物ごとにおすすめポイントを載せています。 おすすめ度は3段階。いま載っている109件のうち、最高ランクの「わざわざ旅する価値」をつけたのは10件です。 それぞれの建築には解説をつけています。でこぼこのガラスはどうやって支えられているのか。絶対に壊せない美術品だらけの美術館は、地震にどう備えているのか。高さ日本一のビルは、なぜこの場所でしか建てられなかったのか。知ってから行くと、同じ建物が違って見えます。 写真と動画は、実際に訪れて撮ったものを使っています。竣工年・用途・構造・中に入れるかどうかも、その場で確認できます。 スポットはいま東京が中心ですが、ここから全国に増やしていきます。追加はアプリの更新なしで反映されるので、たまに開くと知らない建築が増えているはずです。 これから、建築を学ぶ学生や建築好きの人の「見どころ」も、編集部で選んで載せていきます。気に入った建築があれば、アプリからスポットを推薦できます。 行きたい建物の動画が見つからないときは、「動画をリクエスト」を押してください。リクエストの多い建物から撮影に行きます。

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
行ってよかった建築マップ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 行ってよかった建築マップ at none against Architecture's 1. 行ってよかった建築マップ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 187 months). On price, ads, 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. Architecture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 行ってよかった建築マップ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architecture ships an update every 187 months, 行ってよかった建築マップ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Architecture versus 行ってよかった建築マップ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitecture行ってよかった建築マップ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (998 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings998 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 187 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comSho Nakamura

Bugs and requests

Architecture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect location detection
  • Crashes and freezes on launch
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more architects and buildings worldwide
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Provide more detailed information and photos
  • Offer a more affordable pricing model

行ってよかった建築マップ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
None

行ってよかった建築マップ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 行ってよかった建築マップ free?
行ってよかった建築マップ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Architecture or 行ってよかった建築マップ have ads?
Neither Architecture nor 行ってよかった建築マップ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Architecture or 行ってよかった建築マップ?
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, and 行ってよかった建築マップ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Architecture was updated on October 31, 2026 and 行ってよかった建築マップ on October 25, 2026.

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