Comparison

Bousai Map vs SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド

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

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About

Bousai Map

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“Disaster Shelter Map” is an evacuation facility search app for anyone who wants to be prepared for earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other disasters. When something happens, knowing “where to go now” is the first step to protecting yourself and your family. This app lets you quickly search for shelters around your current location or any place on the map. Facilities are color‑coded by type so you can understand your options at a glance. Main features Easy shelter search Search evacuation facilities within 100 m to 5 km from your current location or a selected point on the map. Just tap the search button to see nearby facilities. Color‑coded facility types Designated evacuation shelters (green) – Stay for a certain period during/after a disaster Designated emergency evacuation sites (blue) – Temporary refuge from immediate danger Disaster prevention centers (orange) – Hubs for disaster information and support Welfare shelters (pink) – For elderly people and persons with disabilities Temporary gathering sites (light green) – Parks and similar places used for short‑term assembly Save facilities with notes Save important facilities to your personal list and add notes. Useful for family discussions and evacuation planning. Navigation integration Get route guidance to any facility with a single tap. Check evacuation routes in advance or walk them in peacetime. Distance display See the distance from your current location so you can quickly find the nearest shelter. How to use Tap the search button to find facilities around your current location. Check facility types on the map by color‑coded pins. Open the detail view to see the name, address, and distance. Save important facilities to your list and add notes if needed. Use route guidance to confirm your evacuation route in advance. Safety and convenience Free to use – all basic features are available for free. Simple interface – no complicated registration required. Offline support – saved facilities can be checked anytime. Available in Japanese and English. Prepare before a disaster Once a disaster happens, it is often too late to start looking for information. Use this app in advance to: Check the nearest shelter from your home Confirm multiple evacuation routes Decide a family meeting point Find welfare shelters if you have family members who need extra care Planning ahead helps you stay calm and act quickly when something happens. Disclaimer The facility information shown in this app (evacuation shelters, evacuation sites, disaster prevention centers, welfare shelters, temporary gathering sites, etc.) is based on map service search results and does not guarantee accuracy or up‑to‑dateness. In an actual disaster, always follow evacuation orders and instructions from local authorities. For detailed information such as opening status and capacity of each facility, please contact the facility or municipality directly.

About

SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド

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「今、何をすべきか」が2タップで分かる防災アプリ。 ■ 2タップ行動ガイド 地震・津波・洪水・火災・台風・噴火・テロ・急病・冬の災害の9分野。災害と今いる場所を選ぶだけで、「今すぐ/直後/避難時」にやるべき行動が分かります。内閣府・消防庁・気象庁・日本蘇生協議会(JRC)等の公的情報に基づき、第三者的に内容を精査しています。 ■ 現在地から最寄りの避難所へ GPSで、その災害種別に対応した最寄りの指定緊急避難場所を距離順に表示。地図アプリで経路案内します(津波で内陸の地震用避難所へ誘導しないよう、災害種別で絞り込みます)。避難所データは国土地理院「指定緊急避難場所データ」(各市町村が法律で指定)に準拠。全国対応。 ■ オフライン対応 全国の避難所データと行動ガイドを内蔵。電波が無くても避難先・行動を確認できます(住所変換・経路計算のみ通信が必要)。 ■ 通報サポート・緊急ツール 通報時に役立つ現在地の住所表示・読み上げ、救急/警察を色で区別した発信、ホイッスル音・画面ライト・CPRメトロノームなどの救命補助ツール。 ■ 日英対応 訪日・在留外国人にも使えるバイリンガル。 ※ 本アプリは防災行動の補助です。緊急時は自治体・消防・警察の指示を最優先し、最終判断はご自身の安全を最優先に行ってください。

Screenshots

Bousai Map4 screens
SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド at none against Bousai Map's shown. SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bousai Map versus SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBousai MapSONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYNETKOFUKUDO LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bousai Map

No in-app purchases

None

SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bousai Map free?
Bousai Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド free?
SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bousai Map or SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド have ads?
Bousai Map shows ads; SONAE ― 日本防災行動ガイド does not.

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