# Maps Explorer vs Tokyo Jisou Maps

The clearest difference is ads: Tokyo Jisou Maps at none against Maps Explorer's shown. Maps Explorer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and Tokyo Jisou Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maps Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Tokyo Jisou Maps every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Explorer | Tokyo Jisou Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Sukhyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824890330) | [Japan Map Center, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392574709) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-explorer/id6748266018)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Explorer Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Maps Explorer Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Maps Explorer Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tokyo Jisou Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-jisou-maps/id6751535809)

Explore Tokyo's historical evolution through interactive maps from the Meiji era to the present. Overlay past and present views using GPS and time-layer functionality to understand the city's development.

**Highlights:** Historical map overlays, Time-axis exploration (Meiji to present), GPS integration for location context, 3D land origin visualization, Multiple map types (old, terrain, contemporary), Aerial photographs from various eras

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokyo Jisou Maps (1 week) | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Tokyo Jisou Maps (1 month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tokyo Jisou Maps (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Tokyo Jisou Maps (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps Explorer free?

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

### Is Tokyo Jisou Maps free?

Tokyo Jisou Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Maps Explorer or Tokyo Jisou Maps have ads?

Maps Explorer shows ads; Tokyo Jisou Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps Explorer or Tokyo Jisou Maps?

Maps Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Tokyo Jisou Maps every 3 months. Most recently, Maps Explorer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tokyo Jisou Maps on October 25, 2026.

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