LocaSma vs Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocaSma
Discover over 1.12 million stores across Japan with daily updated data from over 10,000 chains. Find specific cuisines, view official logos, and get instant access to Google Street View for a preview. Navigate effortlessly with integrated directions and train transfer guidance.
- 1.12 million+ store listings
- Daily updated chain data
- Official brand logos on map
- One-tap Google Street View
- Integrated Google/Apple Maps navigation
- Train transfer guidance
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LocaSma (Location-Smart): Store Finder for Japan Your ultimate guide to over 1.12 million stores in Japan. With data from 10,000+ chains updated daily, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Find Everything: Craving coffee, sushi, or tempura? We map everything from major chains to hidden gems. Fast & Intuitive: No clutter. Just a simple, fast, and intuitive search experience. See at a Glance: Official brand logos on the map show you what's where instantly. Look Before You Go: One tap opens Google Street View to show you the store and its surroundings. Navigate with Ease: Seamlessly get directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps, including perfect guidance for train transfers.
Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊
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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。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LocaSma at every 3 weeks against Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊's every 3 months. LocaSma also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LocaSma ships an update every 3 weeks, Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocaSma | Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Advantage Corp. | Wingshan Lam |
In-app purchases
LocaSma
No in-app purchases
Mapcode+ for 日本自駕遊
No in-app purchases
Questions
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