# JapanAnimeMaps vs Spotgram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JapanAnimeMaps at 90% against Spotgram's 0%. JapanAnimeMaps also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Spotgram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JapanAnimeMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Spotgram asks for nothing beyond the download.

JapanAnimeMaps ships an update every 5 days, Spotgram weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JapanAnimeMaps | Spotgram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AnimeTourism Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761098738) | [Soichiro Ochi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863742492) |

## What reviewers say

### JapanAnimeMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japananimemaps/id6608967051)

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.

**Highlights:** Anime sacred site discovery, Location image comparison, Check-in functionality, User memory sharing, Community posts, Enhanced anime experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JAMプレミアム（月プラン） | $2.99 | per month |
| JAMプレミアム（年プラン） | $22.99 | per year |


### Spotgram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotgram/id6756929813)

Discover anime filming locations on a map, share your pilgrimage memories with photos and music, and find new destinations based on others' posts. Relive your journeys and inspire others to explore real-world anime settings.

**Highlights:** Find anime filming locations on a map, View spots and posts by anime title, Post photos and reviews from locations, Enjoy music tied to anime works, Discover new pilgrimage sites from user posts, Review visited places and memories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JapanAnimeMaps free?

JapanAnimeMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spotgram free?

Spotgram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do JapanAnimeMaps or Spotgram have ads?

JapanAnimeMaps shows ads; Spotgram does not.

### Which is updated more often, JapanAnimeMaps or Spotgram?

JapanAnimeMaps ships an update every 5 days, and Spotgram weekly. Most recently, JapanAnimeMaps was updated on October 19, 2026 and Spotgram on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*