YAMAP vs AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YAMAP
This app enhances outdoor adventures like trekking and skiing with GPS tracking and detailed maps, even without a mobile signal. It allows users to create and share online activity journals, view health metrics, and access offline map data for safe and enjoyable exploration.
- Offline GPS tracking
- Detailed outdoor maps
- Online activity journal
- Health metrics integration
- Route sharing
- Downloadable maps
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YAMAP is The Most Popular Outdoor App in Japan. YAMAP makes your outdoor adventures, like mountain trekking and skiing, safer and more fun with your iPhone. YAMAP does not require a mobile signal to track and log your outdoor activity. Our detailed outdoor maps provide information you need like elevation, parking and trailhead locations. YAMAP lets you build an online outdoor journal easily so you can share your love of the outdoors! ▲ Video about YAMAP https://youtu.be/wDq25Yc07nY ▲ Three Main Features of YAMAP 1) Safe YAMAP makes your iPhone a special GPS device for the outdoors. YAMAP could provide accurate positioning information with YAMAP's maps in Japan and your iPhone's GPS, even if you are in places not reached by mobile phone signals, such as in mountainous regions. 2) Convenience YAMAP Hybrid Maps YAMAP's maps are used as digital ones with your iPhone, and as ones on paper by downloading them to your PC. 3) Share You can easily share your outdoor data with your family and friends through YAMAP. Finishing your outdoor and saving your data, you can uploads it to your online 'ACTIVITY REPORT' where you can view your route, outdoor data, and a comprehensive workout history. 4) Health Metrics YAMAP will show the number of steps during hiking on your activity. Moreover, if you use smartwatches like Apple Watch, YAMAP will overlay your heart rate on the trajectory you walk. If you wish to use these features, please configure YAMAP to have access to HealthKit. Those data we collect are only used for the sake we describe on our privacy policy. ▲ YAMAP PREMIUM (optional) There are following plans. 1. YAMAP PREMIUM 1 month 2. YAMAP PREMIUM 1 year - Automatic update service. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - It will be updated automatically unless you cancel it 24 hours before the end of the registration period. - If you want to cancel YAMAP PREMIUM, you can cancel "Settings -> iTunes & App Store -> View Apple ID -> Manage". ▲ Terms of Use (EULA) https://yamap.com/terms ▲ Privacy Policy https://yamap.com/terms/privacy ▲ Note - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ※ There are some paid content. ▲ Major awards / podiums of YAMAP - Good Design Special Award "Monodzukuri Design Award (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director General Award)" won (2014) - Selected as 'Venture 100 to Move Japan' at the magazine AERA(August 24, 2015) - B DASH CAMP "Pitch Arena" champion (2015) - Ministry of the Environment (Japan) · National Park Official Partner (2017) - Red Herring Top 100 Global Winner (2017) ▲ YAMAP Operating Company YAMAP INC. E-mail : support@yamap.co.jp
AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』
This official group app enhances shopping at sports stores nationwide. Easily register for membership, earn points, and view your balance. Receive personalized coupons and notifications based on your preferences and favorite stores.
- Membership registration
- Point accumulation and inquiry
- Personalized coupons and notifications
- Store search and favorite store features
- Sale information and flyers
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全国の「スポーツデポ」「アルペン」「アルペンマウンテンズ」「アルペンアウトドアーズ」「ゴルフ5」店舗やオンラインストアでのお買い物がもっと便利になる、アルペングループ公式アプリです。 【会員証機能】 アルペングループメンバーズの会員登録が簡単にでき、全国のアルペングループの店舗やオンラインストアでのお買い物でポイントを貯めることができます。 現在のポイントやその失効日も一目で照会可能です。 【クーポン・お知らせ機能】 お気に入り店舗や好きなスポーツを登録すれば、お客様ごとに限定クーポン、お得なイベント、おすすめ情報をお届けします。 【店舗検索機能】 全国のアルペングループ店舗の一覧を掲載しています。「お気に入り店舗」を登録すれば、店舗のセール情報やチラシ、ブログを簡単に見ることができます。 【プッシュ通知について】 お得な情報をプッシュ通知でお知らせします。アプリの初回起動時にプッシュ通知を「ON」に設定するようお願いします。なお、オン・オフの設定は後から変更もできます。 【位置情報の取得について】 近くのショップを探す目的、その他の情報配信の目的で位置情報取得の許可をアプリからさせて頂く場合がございます。 位置情報は個人情報とは一切関連するものではなく、また本アプリ以外での利用は一切行いませんので安心してご利用ください。 【著作権について】 本アプリに記載されている内容の著作権は株式会社アルペンに帰属し、いかなる目的であれ無断での複製、引用、転送、頒布、改編、修正、追加など一切の行為を禁止いたします。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: YAMAP at 55% against AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』's 8%. YAMAP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. YAMAP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』 asks for nothing beyond the download.
YAMAP ships an update weekly, AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YAMAP | AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better | 8.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YAMAP INC. | 株式会社アルペン |
Customer experience
YAMAP
AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』
In-app purchases
YAMAP
- YAMAP PREMIUM (1 Month)1 Month trial$5.491 Month
- YAMAP PREMIUM (1 Year)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Rental 1 extra map (30 days)$2.99
AlpenGroup-スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』
No in-app purchases
Questions
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