JapanAnimeMaps vs Lid Quest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JapanAnimeMaps
Discover and visit anime sacred sites nationwide. Compare real-world locations with anime scenes, check in to sites, share memories, and see posts from other fans. Enhance your anime pilgrimage experience.
- Anime sacred site discovery
- Location image comparison
- Check-in functionality
- User memory sharing
- Community posts
- Enhanced anime experience
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JapanAnimeMaps - Anime Pilgrimage Map JapanAnimeMaps is a map app for anime pilgrimage. It helps you find the real places behind your favourite anime and make the trip to see them. Search spots by title or by area, and compare the anime scene with the real view on the map. Keep a record of where you have been, share what you find with other fans, and make each pilgrimage easier and more fun. 《What JapanAnimeMaps offers》 ■ Anime spots across Japan From hit series to hidden gems, spots from all over Japan. New titles are added regularly. ■ Search by title or by area Find spots quickly from the anime you love, or from the region you are heading to. ■ Scene comparison See the anime scene next to the real place. Handy for lining up your own shot. ■ Keep a pilgrimage log Check in at the spots you visit, save photos with them, and watch your completion rate grow. ■ Routes that make sense Plan a day of spot-hopping with suggested routes that put the places in a sensible order. ■ Community Browse photos and tips posted by other fans, and share the spots and local finds you come across. 《Who it is for》 ・Anyone who wants to go on an anime pilgrimage ・Fans who want to stand where a scene was set ・Travellers looking for anime spots along the way ・Collectors who want a record of every visit ・Fans who want to meet others who love the same title ・Anyone curious about Japanese anime culture ■ Terms of Use https://animetourism.co.jp/terms ■ Privacy Policy https://animetourism.co.jp/privacy
Lid Quest
Explore Japan's unique artistic manhole covers, transforming your travels into an adventure. Discover hundreds of designs with detailed information, track your visited locations, and navigate easily to find these hidden cultural gems.
- Map of artistic manhole covers
- Search by city, region, or theme
- Detailed information and facts
- Track visited locations
- Add personal photos
- Integrated navigation
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Discover Japan from a different angle through its artistic manhole covers. Lid Quest brings artistic manholes, Manhole Card pickup points, events and photo spots together on one map. See what is nearby, open detailed pages, view photos and navigate with your preferred map app. • Explore artistic manholes and nearby places • Switch between manhole locations and Manhole Card pickup points • Browse cards and collections; mark cards you own or want • Save visited places and places you want to visit • Find events by date and view them on the map • Mark “I’m going,” manage your event calendar and set reminders • View photos, ratings and comments • Submit photos and location information for review • Use light or dark mode and choose from multiple interface languages An account is required for some synchronized and contribution features. Location access is optional but improves nearby results and navigation. Coverage varies by region. Event dates and card availability can change; check the details before traveling. Explore with map thumbnails and filter events by choosing a date in the calendar. Refresh the current screen's data whenever needed. Supported photo, video and information submissions are saved on your device while waiting for a connection and can be resumed by the app, allowing you to browse other screens during upload. • Search for manholes on the map by place, city or region. • Explore nearby Spots grouped by theme or traveler, with a point count on the thumbnail. Tap to open a group.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lid Quest at none against JapanAnimeMaps's 2. Lid Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. JapanAnimeMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lid Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.
JapanAnimeMaps ships an update every 5 days, Lid Quest every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JapanAnimeMaps | Lid Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | AnimeTourism Inc. | Kennedy Murakami |
Customer experience
JapanAnimeMaps
Lid Quest
In-app purchases
JapanAnimeMaps
- JAMプレミアム(月プラン)$2.991 Month
- JAMプレミアム(年プラン)$22.991 Year
Lid Quest
No in-app purchases









