Comparison

Japan Architecture Map vs EquiTime(駅タイム)

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

Head to head
About

Japan Architecture Map

Discover over 15,000 contemporary Japanese architectural sites and 2,000 architects. Filter by awards, save favorites, and plan trips with detailed site information and a linked map.

Highlights
  • 15,000+ architectural sites
  • 2,000+ architects database
  • Filter by awards and status
  • Save favorite sites
  • Track visited sites
  • Integrated map navigation
  • Detailed site information
Features
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This app is your best companion when taking a tour of contemporary Japanese architecture. The guide features over 16,000 sites and over 2,000 architects. From the major works of architecture known by all to the most secret and secluded works by master builders, everything you want to know about contemporary Japanese architecture is here. Whether you are an architecture fan, an architect, or a student of architecture, or specifically interested in Japanese architecture, this is the app for you. Also ideal if you are planning a trip to Japan and creating an itinerary of sights to see. - Over 16,000 sites in the database. Focusing on contemporary art, with the work of everything from atelier-type units to larger design and architecture studios, all of Japan's most notable architecture is here. - Each piece contains data on the designer, type of building, year built, address, and its recommended status. You can filter your search and navigate using a linked map application. - Search sites by award status, such as pieces awarded by the Architectural Institute of Japan, pieces selected for DOCOMOMO, and pieces selected for Kumamoto Artpolis. - You can save your favorite pieces, your visited status, and rate them. Use these tools when planning a trip or looking back on your travels. - Contains over 2,000 architects. It contains the core members of each studio, their origin universities and studios, and web sites. - We plan to add new pieces in future updates.

About

EquiTime(駅タイム)

Features
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「今日どこ集合にする?」 その相談、30秒で終わります。 参加者それぞれの出発地を入れるだけ。EquiTimeが、みんなの移動時間が できるだけ公平になる「集合駅」を自動で提案します。誰か一人だけが遠い、 という不公平をなくすアプリです。 ■ 使い方は3ステップ 1. 参加者の名前と出発地を入れる(自分は現在地からワンタップ) 2. 「中間地点の駅を検索」を押す 3. 提案された集合案を、そのままみんなに共有 ■ こんなときに ・友人グループでの飲み会やオフ会の幹事 ・住んでいる場所がバラバラな人との待ち合わせ ・デートの中間地点さがし ・出張・商談の合流ポイント決め ■ 特長 ・公共交通の移動時間をもとに、公平さと利便性を両立した駅を提案 ・候補は複数表示。タップで切り替えて比較できます ・全員の所要時間と「何時に出ればいいか」が一目でわかります ・集合駅の周辺のカフェ・レストラン・居酒屋を、徒歩◯分つきで表示 ・決まった案は、集合時間と各自の出発時刻つきでそのまま送れます 「今日どこ集合にする?」の相談時間を、EquiTimeでゼロにしましょう。 ※本アプリは広告を表示します。 ※駅・経路の情報は目安です。実際の運行状況は各交通機関でご確認ください。

Screenshots

Japan Architecture Map4 screens
EquiTime(駅タイム)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EquiTime(駅タイム) at none against Japan Architecture Map's 1. EquiTime(駅タイム) also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Japan Architecture Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Japan Architecture Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EquiTime(駅タイム) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japan Architecture Map ships an update every 3 months, EquiTime(駅タイム) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Japan Architecture Map versus EquiTime(駅タイム): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan Architecture MapEquiTime(駅タイム)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKentaro TsukubaYuya Kato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Japan Architecture Map

One-time1
  • 有料版へのアップグレード$7.99
None

EquiTime(駅タイム)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japan Architecture Map free?
Japan Architecture Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EquiTime(駅タイム) free?
EquiTime(駅タイム) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Japan Architecture Map or EquiTime(駅タイム) have ads?
EquiTime(駅タイム) shows ads; Japan Architecture Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Japan Architecture Map or EquiTime(駅タイム)?
Japan Architecture Map ships an update every 3 months, and EquiTime(駅タイム) every 9 days. Most recently, Japan Architecture Map was updated on October 26, 2026 and EquiTime(駅タイム) on October 16, 2026.

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