Comparison

HS2 Map vs GSI Map++

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

Head to head
About

HS2 Map

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This app shows the proposed route of the HS2 rail link, at the highest resolution available. Along with the route, ancient woodlands and nature reserves are also shown.

About

GSI Map++

This app displays maps from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, offering various map types and measurement tools. It allows integration with Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions and provides location details with memo and photo options.

Highlights
  • Display GSI maps
  • Integrate with Apple/Google Maps
  • Switch to OpenStreetMap
  • Measure distance and area
  • Display location and elevation
  • Add location bookmarks
  • Save tile data locally
Features
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This is an application to display maps provided by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Please view the following link if you want to know more about the GSI map. http://www.gsi.go.jp/kikakuchousei/kikakuchousei40182.html Features: 1, Can display almost all the map types published by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. 2, Can invoke the directions function of Apple Map or Google Map in this application. 3, Can switch to OpenStreetMap for your convenience. 4, Can measure distance and area space, please select the corresponding function and tap the red pin to try. 5, Can display the location and elevation information on detail screen, also can add memo or select a photo(if photos are available on device). You can delete selected photo by long press action. 6, Can add a location point to bookmark on detail screen. 7, Background map option, changing map transparency. 8, Save history on trace mode. 9, Save tile data to local. Notice: 1, The internet environment is a must. 2, Sometimes the display of map become slowly, because of the status of internet environment. Disclaimer: 1, The developer take no responsibility for any result when user use this application. 2, The map displayed in this application depends on service provided by other organization, this application will out of work if this kind of service was stopped.

Screenshots

HS2 Map4 screens
GSI Map++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HS2 Map at none against GSI Map++'s 2. HS2 Map also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). GSI Map++'s advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GSI Map++ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HS2 Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
HS2 Map versus GSI Map++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHS2 MapGSI Map++
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”42.9% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
Adsโ€”Yes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS10.3 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size157 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiterdale LtdAOBO Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

HS2 Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GSI Map++

One-time2
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Questions

Is HS2 Map free?
HS2 Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSI Map++ free?
GSI Map++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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