Comparison

Japan Castles vs TripPoint Note

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

Head to head
About

Japan Castles

Explore Japan's iconic castles with detailed historical information, stunning visuals, and an interactive map. Discover legends, architectural features, and collect unique digital badges as you plan your travels and learn about Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Highlights
  • Detailed castle information and history
  • Interactive map for castle location
  • Collectible digital badges
  • Save favorite castles and notes
  • Multi-language support
Features
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“Japan Castles” is the essential app for anyone passionate about Japanese history, architecture, and travel. Dive into the world of Japan’s most iconic castles, each with its own unique story, stunning visuals, and rich cultural background. Whether you’re a seasoned castle enthusiast or a curious traveler, “Japan Castles” brings the magic of Japan’s castles to your fingertips. Features: 1. Learn & Explore: Access detailed information, historical highlights, and beautiful images for each of the 100 famous Japanese castles. Discover their legends, architectural features, and seasonal highlights in multiple languages. 2. Interactive Map: Easily locate castles across Japan with an intuitive map view. Plan your journey, find nearby attractions, and never miss a must-see castle. 3. Collect Unique Badges: Visit castles and unlock exclusive digital badges. Challenge yourself to collect all 100 unique castle badges and track your progress as you explore. 4. Personalized Experience: Save your favorite castles, mark those you’ve visited, and keep notes on your adventures. We’re always looking to improve! If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us at: 100castlesapp@gmail.com

About

TripPoint Note

Organize all your travel plans, destinations, and routes on a single interactive map. Effortlessly add pins, create custom routes with turn-by-turn directions, and journal your experiences with notes and media. Ideal for planning any type of trip.

Highlights
  • Map-based trip organization
  • Custom route creation
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Journaling with notes and media
  • Handwriting support with Apple Pencil
  • Copy-paste place name integration
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Still bookmarking random spots on social media, saving exact coordinates into Notes, and spending 10 minutes staring at your map wondering which one is actually close? We’ve all been there. Vacation turns into spreadsheet management real fast. TripPoint Note puts all your messy travel ideas onto one map you can actually read and use. Here’s how it works: Drop pins that actually make sense Restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, scenic spots—give each category its own color and icon so you can spot what you need at a glance. When the map starts getting crowded, filter by category. Plus, set where you're starting from and we'll reorder your stops into a logical order automatically. Copy address, open app, done Copy a place name or address from a blog, an online travel guide, or a group chat. Open TripPoint Note, and it catches it instantly—one tap to locate it. If two spots share the exact same name, we show them side by side so you don't accidentally navigate to the wrong side of town. (You can also search nearby for last-minute coffee or convenience stores.) Connect the dots Draw custom lines between any pins—even complex many-to-many routes—to visualize your entire trip structure. When you're on the ground, turn on walking navigation with step-by-step turn alerts. iPad + Apple Pencil Circle two pins to snap a route together. Swipe once to erase it. No toggling modes, no menu hunting. Sketch notes and arrows directly on the canvas—they stay anchored right to their real-world location. You can even handwrite place names right into the search bar. Document as you explore Snap photos or record video without leaving the map—they attach directly to the exact pin you’re standing at. Add quick thoughts, arrival times, budget tracking, and check off packing items as you go. Your daily itineraries are grouped neatly by day, keeping the big picture clear. Clean, simple, yours No forced sign-ups. No tracking scripts. No third-party ads. Your trips and photos live right on your device by default. Want to keep things safe when upgrading phones? Turn on iCloud Backup whenever you choose. Some advanced features require TripPoint Pro. Manage or cancel anytime right in your Apple account settings. Support: https://trip-point.com/support Terms of Service: https://trip-point.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://trip-point.com/privacy Built for road trips, business dashes, and spontaneous weekend getaways.

Screenshots

Japan Castles4 screens
TripPoint Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Japan Castles at 18.4 against TripPoint Note's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Japan Castles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TripPoint Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Japan Castles against 5.0 for TripPoint Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Japan Castles versus TripPoint Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan CastlesTripPoint Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer天禄 薛锦恒 张

Customer experience

Japan Castles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TripPoint Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Japan Castles

One-time1
  • 100 種類の城バッジをアンロックしよう$6.99
2 purchases

TripPoint Note

Subscriptions2
  • TripPoint Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
  • TripPoint Pro Yearly3 Days trial$21.951 Year

Questions

Is Japan Castles free?
Japan Castles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripPoint Note free?
TripPoint Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Japan Castles or TripPoint Note?
Japan Castles and TripPoint Note are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Japan Castles or TripPoint Note have ads?
Neither Japan Castles nor TripPoint Note shows ads.

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