Comparison

国土地理院VectorMap vs DroMap

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

Head to head
About

国土地理院VectorMap

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A simple and lightweight Japan map app powered by vector tiles published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI). - High-quality Japan map display via GSI vector tiles - Switch between map styles (Standard / Pale / Blank) - Address search (GSI Geocoding API) - GPS current location - Switch map display language (Japanese / English / Romaji / Chinese / Korean / French) Source Geospatial Information Authority of Japan: https://maps.gsi.go.jp/development/ichiran.html * This app is not officially provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan.

About

DroMap

Features
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DroMap shows where drone flight is restricted in Japan, on a single map. Tap any point to see which rules apply there: - Densely Inhabited Districts (DID) - Airport restricted surfaces and heights - Small UAV Prohibition Act red/yellow zones - Heliports, emergency airspace, industrial zones and more Search by address or use your current location to check a spot in seconds. No account is required; sign in (optional) to sync your saved places across devices. All results are reference information based on Japanese government open data (MLIT, e-Stat, Japan Coast Guard). Always confirm with the official DIPS 2.0 system and local rules before flying. Note: the app interface is in Japanese.

Screenshots

国土地理院VectorMap4 screens
DroMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DroMap at none against 国土地理院VectorMap's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

国土地理院VectorMap ships an update every 8 days, DroMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
国土地理院VectorMap versus DroMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter国土地理院VectorMapDroMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHibiki MotoraReVision株式会社

In-app purchases

None

国土地理院VectorMap

No in-app purchases

None

DroMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 国土地理院VectorMap free?
国土地理院VectorMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroMap free?
DroMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 国土地理院VectorMap or DroMap have ads?
国土地理院VectorMap shows ads; DroMap does not.
Which is updated more often, 国土地理院VectorMap or DroMap?
国土地理院VectorMap ships an update every 8 days, and DroMap fortnightly. Most recently, 国土地理院VectorMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and DroMap on October 31, 2026.

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