Comparison

防災me vs Deaf Navi

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

Head to head
About

防災me

Earn points for disaster preparedness activities like quizzes and checking in at shelters. Points can be exchanged for digital gifts. The app also provides essential disaster information and SOS features for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Earn points for daily activities
  • Redeem points for digital gifts
  • Disaster preparedness quizzes
  • Check-in at nearby shelters
  • SOS feature with location sharing
  • Disaster maps and timelines
  • Event participation with QR codes
Features
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防災で、ポイ活。 毎日ひらく、1分クイズに答える、近くの避難所を下見する。そなえるたびに「そなえポイント」が貯まり、デジタルギフトに交換できます。 ■ 貯めたポイントは、デジタルギフトに ポイントタブの「交換する」から、いつでも交換できます。 ※ 交換できる商品や交換レートは変わることがあります。 ■ こうして貯まる ・ひらくだけで毎日ポイント。7日続けるとボーナス ・1分の防災クイズ(5問)に全問正解でポイント ・近くの避難所で、その場でチェックイン ・短い広告を見てポイント ・はじめての2週間は、ミッションでボーナスたっぷり ・防災イベントでは、スタンプラリーやルーレットで景品も ※ もらえるポイントは変わることがあります。景品の有無はイベントごとに異なります。 ■ いざという時にも、頼れる ・家族へのSOS:ワンタップで、位置情報つきのSOSを家族や友人に送れます ・防災マップ:近くの避難所・AED・防災倉庫・防災公園をひと目で ・防災タイムライン:防災士や自治体の発信も、ここでまとめて見られます ・防災イベント:訓練や講座に、QRコードでかんたんに参加できます ■ 運営チーム 東日本大震災を経験した学生防災士の団体「防災me」と、Yappe株式会社です。福島から、「自分たちが本当に使いたい防災アプリ」をつくっています。

About

Deaf Navi

Features
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Deaf Navi brings information and everyday communication tools to Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The app interface and most guides are in Japanese. [Daily News] - Receive Japan and world news from the same curated feeds as Deaf Navi Web - Browse highlighted stories, categories, and sources, or search by keyword - Switch between Japanese translations (World-JP) and original-language world news - View story context and filter world news by the region supplied by the feed - Open the publisher's website to read the full article [Events and Sign Language Cafes] - Find upcoming events by date, region, type, and communication support - Browse sign language cafes in Japan and overseas by region and communication method - Check dates, operating status, verification dates, and official information - View thumbnails and full posters for events with images - Check published application deadlines and filter for hearing-loop support - Receive Web content updates in the app, with pull-to-refresh [Home] - Find events, cafes, lodging, and daily-life or emergency Web resources by purpose [Guides] - Search and bookmark information about support systems and daily life - Find emergency contact options, hearing-aid resources, employment support, and more [Everyday Tools] - Emergency Cards: Create, save, and display your messages in large text - Communication Board: Select phrases and present them to another person - Written Conversation and Speech: Exchange typed messages and read selected messages aloud - Sound Detection: Analyze nearby sounds on-device and receive visual and haptic alerts; save selected sounds and sensitivity - Links to sign language dictionaries, transcription apps, and Japan's telephone relay services - Open an Emergency Card from a widget Saved cards and written conversations remain on your device. Microphone audio is analyzed on-device and is not saved or transmitted. An internet connection is needed for news and event information. Check organizers' and cafes' official announcements for current details. Sound Detection is an assistive feature and does not guarantee detection of every sound.

Screenshots

防災me4 screens
Deaf Navi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deaf Navi at none against 防災me's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

防災me ships an update every 3 weeks, Deaf Navi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
防災me versus Deaf Navi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter防災meDeaf Navi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB4 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYappe株式会社MASAYOSHI TSUJI

In-app purchases

None

防災me

No in-app purchases

None

Deaf Navi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 防災me free?
防災me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deaf Navi free?
Deaf Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 防災me or Deaf Navi have ads?
防災me shows ads; Deaf Navi does not.
Which is updated more often, 防災me or Deaf Navi?
防災me ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deaf Navi fortnightly. Most recently, 防災me was updated on November 4, 2026 and Deaf Navi on November 5, 2026.

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