Comparison

GSI Map++ vs 国土地理院VectorMap

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

Head to head
About

GSI Map++

This app displays maps from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, offering various map types and measurement tools. It allows integration with Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions and provides location details with memo and photo options.

Highlights
  • Display GSI maps
  • Integrate with Apple/Google Maps
  • Switch to OpenStreetMap
  • Measure distance and area
  • Display location and elevation
  • Add location bookmarks
  • Save tile data locally
Features
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This is an application to display maps provided by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Please view the following link if you want to know more about the GSI map. http://www.gsi.go.jp/kikakuchousei/kikakuchousei40182.html Features: 1, Can display almost all the map types published by Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. 2, Can invoke the directions function of Apple Map or Google Map in this application. 3, Can switch to OpenStreetMap for your convenience. 4, Can measure distance and area space, please select the corresponding function and tap the red pin to try. 5, Can display the location and elevation information on detail screen, also can add memo or select a photo(if photos are available on device). You can delete selected photo by long press action. 6, Can add a location point to bookmark on detail screen. 7, Background map option, changing map transparency. 8, Save history on trace mode. 9, Save tile data to local. Notice: 1, The internet environment is a must. 2, Sometimes the display of map become slowly, because of the status of internet environment. Disclaimer: 1, The developer take no responsibility for any result when user use this application. 2, The map displayed in this application depends on service provided by other organization, this application will out of work if this kind of service was stopped.

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.

Screenshots

GSI Map++4 screens
国土地理院VectorMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 国土地理院VectorMap at none against GSI Map++'s 2. 国土地理院VectorMap also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GSI Map++ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 国土地理院VectorMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSI Map++ ships an update every 6 weeks, 国土地理院VectorMap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
GSI Map++ versus 国土地理院VectorMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSI Map++国土地理院VectorMap
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAOBO Co.,LtdHibiki Motora

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GSI Map++

One-time2
  • 広告の削除(6ヶ月間)$2.99
  • 広告の削除(1年間)$3.99
None

国土地理院VectorMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSI Map++ free?
GSI Map++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 国土地理院VectorMap free?
国土地理院VectorMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSI Map++ or 国土地理院VectorMap have ads?
Both GSI Map++ and 国土地理院VectorMap show ads.
Which is updated more often, GSI Map++ or 国土地理院VectorMap?
GSI Map++ ships an update every 6 weeks, and 国土地理院VectorMap every 8 days. Most recently, GSI Map++ was updated on September 30, 2026 and 国土地理院VectorMap on September 26, 2026.

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