Japan Map Code Saver vs GenMapCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Japan Map Code Saver
Easily find and save essential Map Codes for navigating Japan. Access your saved locations offline, perfect for tourists and drivers. Get accurate results with Google Places integration.
- Find official Map Codes
- Save favorite places
- Offline Map Code access
- Automatic search history
- Google Places search
- English & Japanese support
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Japan Map Code Saver is a simple app for finding, saving, and using Map Codes while traveling or driving in Japan. Map Codes are widely used with Japanese car navigation systems and rental cars. Search for a place, get its Map Code, save it for later, and access saved codes offline. [Key Features] - Search for places and get Map Codes - Save and organize Map Codes and favorite places - Access saved Map Codes offline - Automatically save search history - Search places with Google Places - Open locations in Apple Maps or Google Maps - Quickly access Map Codes for saved places - Secure, encrypted data [Perfect For] - Travelers exploring Japan - Rental car users and drivers - Anyone using Japanese car navigation systems - Saving restaurants, attractions, parking areas, and other places - Quickly finding precise locations in Japan [Supported Languages] - English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Portuguese, Nepali, Burmese, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GenMapCode
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GenMapCode: The Fastest Way to Navigate Japan Driving in Japan is an incredible experience, but navigating can be a unique hurdle. Most Japanese rental car GPS systems require a proprietary "MapCode" to set a destination. Typing English addresses or foreign characters into a car dashboard is notoriously difficult, and phone mounts are rarely provided. GenMapCode solves this instantly. We bridge the gap between modern smartphone research and legacy car hardware. No more manual searching or struggling with Japanese keyboards. Simply find your destination on your phone, share the link to GenMapCode, and get the exact 9-12 digit MapCode ready to punch into your car's navigation system. Why travelers rely on GenMapCode: • Skip the Copy & Paste: Use the iOS Share Sheet directly from Google Maps to send a location to GenMapCode for a truly seamless experience. • Instant Conversions: Your MapCode is generated in a flash, getting you on the road faster. • Navigate Anywhere: Hotels, hidden restaurants, scenic spots, or remote hiking trails—if it's on the map, we can pinpoint it with an accuracy of up to 3 square meters. • Zero Typing Required: Built-in clipboard detection instantly recognizes when you’ve copied a map link. • Bilingual Support: Fully localized for both English and Japanese users. Whether you're exploring the snowy roads of Hokkaido, the beaches of Okinawa, or the hidden gems of Kyoto, GenMapCode ensures your road trip is completely stress-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GenMapCode at none against Japan Map Code Saver's 6. Japan Map Code Saver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Japan Map Code Saver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GenMapCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Japan Map Code Saver ships an update monthly, GenMapCode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Japan Map Code Saver | GenMapCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fernand Arioja | Junlong Tan |
In-app purchases
Japan Map Code Saver
- Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- 3-Month Plan$9.793 Months
- 6-Month Plan$14.996 Months
- 36 Credits$2.99
- 180 Credits$6.09
- 360 Credits$8.99
GenMapCode
No in-app purchases








