Map Memory vs MapDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
MapDrop
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Map Memory | MapDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hung Yu Chiu | Tomoya Matsubara |
In-app purchases
Map Memory
- Map Memory Pro$2.991 Month
MapDrop
- MapDrop プレミアム$0.991 Month









