Comparison

Map Memory vs MapDrop

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

Head to head
About

Map Memory

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This is a travel journaling app designed to capture your life’s journey—so every day can be remembered. It automatically records the places you’ve visited and turns your daily activities into a clear, interactive timeline. Whether it’s an ordinary day or a meaningful trip, you can easily look back and relive your experiences anytime. The app also intelligently pairs your photos with locations, bringing each moment back to life. Your memories become more than just records—they become vivid stories you can revisit. With privacy at its core, all data is stored locally on your device by default, without being uploaded to any external servers. Only when you choose to do so will your data be backed up to iCloud, giving you full control over your personal memories. More than just a tool, it’s your personal timeline of life. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MapDrop

Features
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Drop your photos on the map. Trips, favorite spots, delivery or field visits—“Where was that place again?” MapDrop keeps the answer on the map. Open a pin and the photo and short note are right there, so looking back and planning the next stop both get easier. Ways people use it • Travel journals (Want to go / Visited labels) • Food, cafés, and scenic stops • Delivery, sales, or site-visit notes (photo + place together) • A personal “go again” list Features • Long-press the map or add from photos • Photos, short memos, and labels • Uses photo location when available • Top photo becomes the map pin • Open in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Optional iCloud sync (your iCloud—handy when you switch devices) No login required. Start right away. Plans • Free: up to 3 photos per month (enough to try it) • Premium (¥120/month): unlimited photos. Cancel anytime Languages: Japanese and English (switch in the app) Questions or issues: see the support page. Support: https://note.com/morning_m/n/n02f15a3faece Privacy Policy: https://note.com/morning_m/n/n09449a2b7064 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Map Memory4 screens
MapDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MapDrop at every 2 days against Map Memory's every 3 weeks. MapDrop also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Map Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and MapDrop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Memory ships an update every 3 weeks, MapDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Map Memory versus MapDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap MemoryMapDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung Yu ChiuTomoya Matsubara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Map Memory Pro$2.991 Month
1 purchases

MapDrop

Subscriptions1
  • MapDrop プレミアム$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Map Memory free?
Map Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapDrop free?
MapDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Map Memory or MapDrop have ads?
Neither Map Memory nor MapDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Memory or MapDrop?
Map Memory ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Map Memory was updated on October 25, 2026 and MapDrop on October 29, 2026.

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