# MapItOut vs eGO Kyoto

The clearest difference is rating: eGO Kyoto at 5.0 against MapItOut's 4.1. eGO Kyoto also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 37 months). MapItOut's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapItOut sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. eGO Kyoto asks for nothing beyond the download.

eGO Kyoto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapItOut has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MapItOut ships an update every 37 months, eGO Kyoto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapItOut | eGO Kyoto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapitout-features/id979276884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ego-kyoto/id995094597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Santo porpiglia](https://appshunter.io/developer/622188946) | [Sestra Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/566743907) |

## What reviewers say

### MapItOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapitout-features/id979276884)

Plan trips and navigate to destinations with this travel planner. Search for points of interest, save locations, and get directions. Customize features through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Customizable features via in-app purchases, Points of Interest search (golf, beaches, restaurants, bars, coffee), Save locations and create custom maps, Get directions to saved spots, Search for weather, flights, and rooms, Find and save parking location, MapChat for sharing locations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MapItOut Connect Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut Halfway Search Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut Today Widget Extension | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut Save Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut Create Map Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut Itinerary Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| MapItOut RunMap | $1.99 | one-time |


### eGO Kyoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ego-kyoto/id995094597)

This travel app helps you plan your visit to Kyoto, Japan. Discover famous landmarks, museums, and scenic spots with descriptions, photos, and useful links. It provides real-time distance and direction to locations and allows you to add your own points of interest.

**Highlights:** Discover famous Kyoto locations, View sample photographs, Get real-time distance and direction, Add custom locations, Short descriptions and useful links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapItOut free?

MapItOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eGO Kyoto free?

eGO Kyoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapItOut or eGO Kyoto?

eGO Kyoto is rated higher. MapItOut averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while eGO Kyoto averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapItOut or eGO Kyoto have ads?

Neither MapItOut nor eGO Kyoto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapItOut or eGO Kyoto?

MapItOut ships an update every 37 months, and eGO Kyoto every 6 months. Most recently, MapItOut was updated on October 4, 2026 and eGO Kyoto on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*