Latus vs Mr. Japan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Latus
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Planning a trip means hours of research, dozens of open tabs, and a messy expenses sheet. Latus does all of it for you. Just tell it where and when. The rest happens on its own. Pick a destination and dates, and Latus builds a complete, day-by-day itinerary tailored to you: to the pace you like (relaxed, balanced, or intensive), your budget, your interests - even local holidays and closures at your destination. What used to take a whole evening is ready in minutes. A personal assistant that knows your entire trip Not another generic chatbot. Ask "what should I do on a rainy day in Kyoto?" or "add a day in Porto," and Latus answers from the context of your specific trip - and updates the itinerary for you. Like a friend who has planned this exact trip a thousand times. Your whole trip on one timeline • A daily itinerary with times, places, and one-tap directions. • Saved places on an interactive map. • A bird's-eye overview of the trip and a map of every destination. Full control of your money - no spreadsheets • Track expenses across multiple currencies with daily exchange rates. • Breakdown by category: transport, lodging, food, and more. • Automatically split costs between travel partners. Smart translation, even offline Translate by voice or text to get you out of any corner - works even with no signal. Plan together, in real time Invite friends or family to plan as a team. Everyone sees the same itinerary, updating live - no more screenshots in the group chat. A private document wallet Passport, visa, and travel insurance - stored encrypted on your device only. Reminders that keep you on track Flight check-in, hotel check-out, and your own custom reminders - right on time. A 10-day forecast for your destination. Privacy first • Sensitive data is stored encrypted on your device. • No ads! Latus handles the numbers, the timing, and the details - you just travel.
Mr. Japan
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Mr. Japan is the personal travel companion for our customers' trips to Japan. Your entire itinerary, day by day — where you wake up, what's planned, where you sleep — with your hotels, activity reservations and transport all in one place. Every attraction comes with our team's own guidance: what it is, why it's worth your time, and how long to plan for. Made for travelling in Japan: • Works offline — your itinerary and reservations stay available on the train, in the subway, anywhere coverage drops • Push updates from our team when something in your plan changes • Photograph a sign, dish or landmark and get an instant explanation • Ask questions out loud, in your language • Japanese phrasebook with audio, food guide, and attractions near you • Interactive trip map Mr. Japan is for customers of the Mr. Japan travel agency — your trip is loaded for you before you fly. Sign in with your phone number and you're ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr. Japan at none against Latus's 1. Mr. Japan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Latus's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Latus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mr. Japan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Latus ships an update every 9 days, Mr. Japan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Latus | Mr. Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Guy Shoham | Aviv Blumstein |
In-app purchases
Latus
- Trip Pass$19.99
Mr. Japan
No in-app purchases









