Comparison

JapanAnimeMaps vs Trash Can Map

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Trash Can Map

Locate nearby trash receptacles using a community-driven map. Users can add, filter, and rate bin locations, making it easier to find waste disposal options on the go. Contribute to a cleaner environment by sharing bin data.

Highlights
  • Real-time trash can locations
  • Add new bins instantly
  • Filter by waste type
  • Favorite bins
  • Rate bin helpfulness
  • Community leaderboard
  • Satellite map view
Features
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Can't find a trash can when you need one most? Trash can MAP is a community-powered app where users add and share real trash can locations — the ones that Google Maps doesn't show you. Perfect for: - Tourists and travelers stuck holding trash with nowhere to put it - Parents at parks searching for the nearest waste bin - Anyone who's ever walked blocks just to throw something away The more people use it, the better it gets. Key Features: - See trash cans near your current location in real time - Long-press anywhere on the map to add a new bin instantly - Filter by waste type: burnable, cans, PET bottles, cigarettes and more - Favorite bins you use often for quick access - Rate bins as "Helpful" to keep the map accurate and trustworthy - Annual leaderboard to see how much you have contributed to your community - Satellite map view for precise location confirmation - Share bin locations with friends on social media Built by the community, for the community. Every bin you add makes the map more useful for everyone around you. Location access is used only while the app is open. No background tracking.

Screenshots

JapanAnimeMaps4 screens
Trash Can Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trash Can Map at none against JapanAnimeMaps's 2. Trash Can Map also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). JapanAnimeMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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. JapanAnimeMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Trash Can Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JapanAnimeMaps ships an update every 5 days, Trash Can Map monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
JapanAnimeMaps versus Trash Can Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanAnimeMapsTrash Can Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB47 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAnimeTourism Inc.rei eto

Customer experience

JapanAnimeMaps

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%

Trash Can Map

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JapanAnimeMaps

Subscriptions2
  • 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
None

Trash Can Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JapanAnimeMaps free?
JapanAnimeMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trash Can Map free?
Trash Can Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JapanAnimeMaps or Trash Can Map have ads?
Both JapanAnimeMaps and Trash Can Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, JapanAnimeMaps or Trash Can Map?
JapanAnimeMaps ships an update every 5 days, and Trash Can Map monthly. Most recently, JapanAnimeMaps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Trash Can Map on October 15, 2026.

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