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.
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.
DroMap
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | 国土地理院VectorMap | DroMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hibiki Motora | ReVision株式会社 |
In-app purchases
国土地理院VectorMap
No in-app purchases
DroMap
No in-app purchases








