Comparison

SweetsMap vs グルさん

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

Head to head
About

SweetsMap

Record your favorite sweets and cafes on a personalized map. Save sweet memories with intuitive mapping, custom ratings, and iCloud synchronization. Explore your sweet journey with a unique, visual diary.

Highlights
  • Map-based recording
  • Intuitive search and logging
  • Themed UI based on sweets
  • Personalized ratings and notes
  • Map view of recorded spots
  • iCloud data synchronization
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SweetsMap is your personal diary for sweets lovers—wagashi, Western pastries, cafés, and more. Some memories aren’t for social media. They’re just yours. SweetsMap lets you quietly map those sweet moments with simple, intuitive controls. KEY FEATURES Easy search & logging Powered by MapKit—search a shop by name to pin its location, or save right from where you are. Themes that match your sweets The UI shifts with what you’re recording: matcha green for wagashi, berry pink for pâtisserie, mocha brown for cafés (and a lavender look for afternoon tea). Your own ratings & notes Rate places with stars and leave private notes—just for you. Look back on the map See every spot you’ve saved. Tap a pin for details anytime. iCloud sync Your data stays in your iCloud account, so it’s ready after a device change. SWEETSMAP PRO (one-time purchase) • Unlimited records (free version: up to 3) • Map styles: satellite & hybrid • Priority access to upcoming Pro features From the tiny bakery you found on a walk to the historic wagashi shop you discovered while traveling—turn your footsteps into a one-of-a-kind sweets map that’s yours alone.

About

グルさん

Features
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グルさんは、気になる飲食店や訪れたお店を、地図上で美しく記録できるグルメアプリです。 雑誌で見つけた一軒、誰かに教えてもらったお店、 そして実際に訪れて心に残った時間。 そんな「行きたい」と「行った」を、ひとつの地図にまとめて管理できます。 さらに、グループ機能を使えば、友達やパートナーとお店を共有することも可能。 次に行きたいお店のリストを一緒に作ったり、訪問したお店の記録を共有したり、食の楽しみが広がります。 訪問したお店には、感想やメモを残して、自分だけのグルメログに。 あとから見返すたびに、その日の空気や会話まで思い出せます。 【主な機能】 ・地図から飲食店を登録 ・行きたいお店のストック ・訪問履歴の記録(メモ) ・グループでお店を共有 ・シーン別(仕事/プライベート)での管理 ・自分だけのグルメマップ作成 外食が好きな方、食べ歩きが趣味の方におすすめです。 日々の食体験を、もっと楽しく、もっと整理しましょう。

Screenshots

SweetsMap3 screens
グルさん4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: グルさん at none against SweetsMap's 1. グルさん also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). SweetsMap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. SweetsMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. グルさん asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, グルさん every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
SweetsMap versus グルさん: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweetsMapグルさん
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI HASHIMOTOnonoi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SweetsMap

One-time1
  • SweetsMap Pro$2.99
None

グルさん

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SweetsMap free?
SweetsMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is グルさん free?
グルさん is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SweetsMap or グルさん have ads?
Neither SweetsMap nor グルさん shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweetsMap or グルさん?
SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and グルさん every 2 months. Most recently, SweetsMap was updated on October 18, 2026 and グルさん on October 10, 2026.

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