Comparison

道の駅ピンズ vs Manhole Notebook

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

Head to head
About

道の駅ピンズ

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「道の駅ガチャピンズラリー」のピンズ集めをサポートする非公式アプリです。 このアプリを使って、楽しく効率的にピンズ集めをしていただけると嬉しいです。 (自分はまだ全然途中ですが、ピンズ集めやってみると楽しいです!)

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Manhole Notebook

Features
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Japan's streets hide tiny masterpieces beneath your feet — and now you can collect them all. Manhole Cards (マンホールカード) are free collectible cards distributed by municipalities across Japan, each featuring a stunning, one-of-a-kind manhole cover design. From cherry blossoms in Kyoto to samurai crests in Sendai, every card tells the story of its city. Collect Japan's Manhole Cards is the ultimate companion for hunters and travelers alike: - Browse 1,200+ cards spanning all 47 prefectures — filter by region, design, or release date - Find distribution points on a live map so you never miss a card while exploring - Track your collection and watch your map of Japan come to life as you collect - Connect with fellow collectors — add friends and compare collections to see who has what - Get latest news about cards released by municipalities - Works offline — your collection and maps are always with you, even in the countryside Whether you're a seasoned collector or discovering manhole cards for the first time, this app turns every walk in Japan into a treasure hunt. The cards are free. The adventure is priceless. Special thanks to @public_cardigan for providing the latest card news and distribution updates. Terms of Use: https://gabrielbarandiaran.github.io/barandiaran-gp/manhole-notebook/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://gabrielbarandiaran.github.io/barandiaran-gp/manhole-notebook/privacy-en.html

Screenshots

道の駅ピンズ3 screens
Manhole Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 道の駅ピンズ at none against Manhole Notebook's 1. 道の駅ピンズ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Manhole Notebook's advantage is device support. On price 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. Manhole Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. 道の駅ピンズ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
道の駅ピンズ versus Manhole Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter道の駅ピンズManhole Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOoguchi SystemGabriel Barandiaran Silveira

In-app purchases

None

道の駅ピンズ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Manhole Notebook

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is 道の駅ピンズ free?
道の駅ピンズ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manhole Notebook free?
Manhole Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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