Comparison

DramaMap Japan vs ComeToJapan

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

Head to head
About

DramaMap Japan

Features
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DramaMap Japan turns every filming location from your favorite Japanese dramas, films and anime into one draggable, searchable map. Open the app and the nearest shoots are already there — pull up Solitary Gourmet, Unnatural, Hanzawa Naoki, or any anime pilgrimage classic by title, or tap any location to see every show that ever filmed there. Each spot is tagged with its precision (exact building / block / approximate), and lists every other title that ever shot there so you know in seconds whether it's worth the detour. The Journey tab keeps your saved places, want-to-visits, check-ins, notes and followed shows in one place, sliceable by title, city, or timeline. One-tap CSV export keeps your data portable. Map browsing, search, and Nearby mode are completely free. Pro unlocks unlimited saves, check-ins, notes, followed works and Apple Look Around / Google Street View previews so your pilgrimage list isn't capped at the first handful of spots. — Locations are sourced from openly catalogued data; protected sites display only an approximate position. — Location permission is optional — pre-trip planning and on-site navigation work either way. — Localized in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ComeToJapan

Features
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Finding a trash can in Japan feels impossible — until now. Come to Japan is the only app with a crowdsourced map of convenience store trash spots, plus a gamified cultural guide to help you navigate Japanese life with confidence. TRASH SPOT MAP Japan has almost no public trash cans. Convenience stores (combini) are your best bet — but which ones accept trash, and where exactly? Our community map shows hundreds of verified spots across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Hiroshima. Add your own and help other travelers. JAPAN GUIDES Learn through real-life scenarios — not boring lists: • First Visit: trains, cash, vending machines, etiquette • Off the Beaten Path: beyond tourist areas • Considering Japan: thinking about moving there? • Moving In: the practical relocation guide • Work & Life: navigating Japanese workplace culture Each scenario puts you in a real situation, you choose what to do, learn why it matters — and pick up a Japanese phrase. 7 LANGUAGES English, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, Vietnamese. 100% FREE Trash map and all five Japan guides — completely free. No subscription. No in-app purchases. Ever.

Screenshots

DramaMap Japan4 screens
ComeToJapan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComeToJapan at none against DramaMap Japan's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. DramaMap Japan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ComeToJapan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DramaMap Japan ships an update every 4 days, ComeToJapan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DramaMap Japan versus ComeToJapan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDramaMap JapanComeToJapan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIN WANGVictoria Kashlina

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DramaMap Japan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

ComeToJapan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DramaMap Japan free?
DramaMap Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ComeToJapan free?
ComeToJapan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DramaMap Japan or ComeToJapan have ads?
Neither DramaMap Japan nor ComeToJapan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DramaMap Japan or ComeToJapan?
DramaMap Japan ships an update every 4 days, and ComeToJapan every 5 days. Most recently, DramaMap Japan was updated on October 10, 2026 and ComeToJapan on October 24, 2026.

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