Comparison

YAMAP vs My RUNNET

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

Head to head
About

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 log activities, build an online journal, and share their experiences. Health metrics like steps and heart rate can also be tracked.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS tracking
  • Detailed outdoor maps
  • Online activity journal
  • Activity sharing
  • Health metrics integration
  • Downloadable maps
Features
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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

About

My RUNNET

Discover and enter running races, track your race history, and collect digital badges. This app helps manage your entire running journey, from finding events to checking your performance and achievements.

Highlights
  • Search races, events, courses, and teams
  • Apply for races and teams within the app
  • Stay updated on running news and articles
  • Manage entry history and race records
  • Clip races for later review
  • Receive push notifications for deadlines
  • Earn badges and collect stamps
Features
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"My RUNNET" is the official app of RUNNET, the portal site for running enthusiasts. From finding races to entering, checking your race history, and collecting badges, this single app supports your entire running life. [Key Features] - Search races, events, courses, and teams Search races nationwide by the filters that matter to runners — ratings, start time, time limit, entry fee, and more. You can also find events such as practice sessions and seminars, running courses including "Run Japan" courses, and profiles of running clubs and teams. Apply for races and teams that catch your eye right inside the app. - Stay on top of running news The app delivers information runners want — races opening soon or closing soon, articles from Runners Online, editors' picks, and more — so you don't miss the race that's right for you. - Manage entry history and race records in one place Connect with RUNNET to view both upcoming races and past race records inside the app. RUNPASSPORT check-in passes are easy to display, too. You can also check your RUN Miles, RUNPO, membership stage, and other RUNNET activities all in one view. - Clip the races you care about Clip races you're interested in to review them later. Clips sync with your planned entries on RUNNET, so you can manage every upcoming race in one place — no more scattered information. - Push notifications so you never forget Get notified before clipped races open or close for entry, and before payment deadlines for races you've entered, so you never miss an entry or payment. You can also manage your notification topic subscriptions from inside the app. - Earn badges and make running more fun Badges are awarded automatically based on your race activity. In addition to badges for race distance and category, you can aim for badges that cover all 47 prefectures of Japan, and collect "Gojoin" stamps and "Castle Lord" titles from castle marathons across the country. [How to use] For detailed instructions, please see the RUNNET help page: https://runnet.jp/help/runtes/myrunnet_before.html [Notes] - Race entry and My Menu features require a free RUNNET account: https://runnet.jp/runtes/smp/mypage.do - Please review the following terms of service before using this app: - Smartphone App Terms of Service: https://runnet.jp/smp/help/rule/detail_app.html - RUNNET General Terms of Service: https://runnet.jp/smp/help/rule/detail_n6.html - RUNNET Membership Terms: https://runnet.jp/smp/help/rule/detail_n7.html - Race Entry Terms: https://runnet.jp/smp/help/rule/detail_n11.html [Requirements] iOS 17.0 or later * Some devices may not operate correctly. [Not supported] iPad [Contact] RUNNET Contact Form https://runnet.jp/cgi-bin/contact.php?p1=20&p2=02 * Please select "About the smartphone app" as your inquiry category.

Screenshots

YAMAP4 screens
My RUNNET4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YAMAP at 55% against My RUNNET's 8%. My RUNNET's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YAMAP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. My RUNNET asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YAMAP versus My RUNNET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYAMAPMy RUNNET
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYAMAP INC.R-bies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

YAMAP

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative39.4%

My RUNNET

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative80.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

YAMAP

Subscriptions2
  • YAMAP PREMIUM (1 Month)1 Month trial$5.491 Month
  • YAMAP PREMIUM (1 Year)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rental 1 extra map (30 days)$2.99
None

My RUNNET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YAMAP free?
YAMAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My RUNNET free?
My RUNNET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YAMAP or My RUNNET have ads?
Neither YAMAP nor My RUNNET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YAMAP or My RUNNET?
YAMAP ships an update weekly, and My RUNNET weekly. Most recently, YAMAP was updated on November 6, 2026 and My RUNNET on November 6, 2026.

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