Comparison

OnTrails vs 登山地図 やまちず

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

Head to head
About

OnTrails

Navigate remote trails with confidence using this offline GPS app. Download maps in advance for reliable navigation without cell service, track your routes, and receive directional guidance to your destination. Ideal for hikers and trekkers in any environment.

Highlights
  • Offline map downloads
  • Lock-on navigation with direction and distance
  • Automatic route recording
  • Real-time coordinate, elevation, and speed display
  • GPX file export
  • Multiple map types
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An offline hiking GPS app ideal for preventing getting lost and recording your tracks. Accurately displays your location even in remote mountains, with lock-on navigation showing direction and distance to your destination. Automatically records your hiking route. ■ Peace of Mind Without Signal! Full Offline Support No cell service is the norm in mountainous areas. Download maps to OnTrails in advance, and you can use GPS navigation even without signal. ・Bulk map download feature (prepare in advance via WiFi) ・GPS works via satellite, so it operates even outside cell coverage ・Real-time display of current coordinates, elevation, and speed ・Tracking (route recording) also works offline ■ 401 Mountains Included 【Mountains of Japan】 100 Famous Japanese Mountains (Hyakumeizan) - 100 peaks 200 Famous Japanese Mountains (Nihyakumeizan) - 100 peaks 300 Famous Japanese Mountains (Sanbyakumeizan) - 101 peaks 【Mountains of the World】 100 famous peaks from around the world Including Everest, K2, Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, and more Covers the Himalayas, Alps, Andes, Rockies, and regions worldwide ■ Lock-On Feature - Navigate with Confidence Simply select your target mountain or marker and "Lock On." ・Real-time distance display from your current location ・Large arrow showing the direction to go ・Voice guidance such as "500m remaining, northeast direction" ・Intuitive navigation even without knowing how to use a compass ・GPS alone shows direction and distance without cell service, preventing you from getting lost ■ Multiple Map Types Available Compatible with maps worldwide. Can be used for overseas trekking. ・Google Maps ・Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) Maps ・OpenStreetMap ■ GPS Tracking (Route Recording) Automatically records your hiking route as a red line on the map. ・Recording works offline ・Save and export as GPX files ・View and share routes on other apps or PC ■ Other Useful Features Real-time display of current coordinates, elevation, speed, and bearing. ・Custom marker registration (water sources, trail junctions, hazardous areas, etc.) ・Mountain list search and sort (by name, elevation, distance) ・Regional filter function ・Emergency coordinate copy and share function ■ Recommended For ・Those heading to areas without cell coverage ・Beginner hikers worried about getting lost ・Those aiming to conquer all 100 Famous Japanese Mountains ・Those challenging overseas trekking ・Those wanting a backup tool for paper maps and compass ・Those wanting to easily record hiking logs on their smartphone 【Please Note】 Advance map download is required for offline use. GPS accuracy varies depending on device and environment. This app is an auxiliary tool for hiking. Please always carry paper maps, a compass, and sufficient equipment. Submitting a hiking plan and safety management are your own responsibility. Subscription Please refer to the following for terms and conditions regarding subscription use: Privacy Policy: https://www.ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/ontrails/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

登山地図 やまちず

Features
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手持ちの登山地図を撮影し、アプリの地図に重ねるだけで GPS付きの登山マップとして使える新しいスタイルのアプリです。 直感操作で地図をピンチ拡大・ドラッグ移動でき、現在地と進行方向も正確に把握。 山小屋の地図や古いコースマップ、紙の地形図まで、どんな地図でもそのまま活用できます。 ログイン不要、アプリ起動ですぐ使用でき、特別な設定もいりません。 もちろん完全無料。電波の弱い山間部でもベース地図を読み込みながら快適に使える設計です。 余計なステップを排除し、紙地図をデジタルの力で拡張することで、 迷わず、止まらず、山行に集中できる構造で作られています。 「山で本当に使えるGPS登山地図アプリ」を目指した実用重視のアプリです。

Screenshots

OnTrails4 screens
登山地図 やまちず3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 登山地図 やまちず at none against OnTrails's 1. OnTrails's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. OnTrails sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 登山地図 やまちず asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OnTrails versus 登山地図 やまちず: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrails登山地図 やまちず
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperONTRAILSkazuya yoda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTrails

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$0.991 Month
None

登山地図 やまちず

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrails free?
OnTrails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 登山地図 やまちず free?
登山地図 やまちず is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnTrails or 登山地図 やまちず have ads?
Both OnTrails and 登山地図 やまちず show ads.

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