Best Gurunavi Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

楽天ぐるなび is the household name in gurunavi, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Gurunavi Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1楽天ぐるなび楽天ぐるなびFree4.2★ (148)YesNoSep 2026
2Japan Travel - Smart TransitJapan Travel - Smart TransitFree4.7★ (2.6K)YesYesSep 2026
3UMAME! Japan Restaurant GuideUMAME! Japan Restaurant GuideFreeNoNoAug 2026
4The MICHELIN GuideThe MICHELIN GuideFree4.9★ (7.5K)NoNoSep 2026
5TableCheck - ReservationsTableCheck - ReservationsFree2.5★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
6Cookpad RecipesCookpad RecipesFree4.8★ (4.3K)YesYesSep 2026
7Gunatit JyotGunatit JyotFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Gurugranth GPTGurugranth GPTFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Gurunavi

Japan Travel - Smart Transit#2

Japan Travel - Smart Transit by NAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD.

Visit Japan/ Shinkansen rail
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(2.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#78in Navigation
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Navigate Japan like a local with comprehensive travel guides, route planning, and offline map searches for transportation, Wi-Fi, and ATMs. Create custom itineraries and discover recommended spots for an enhanced travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for navigating trains and subways
  • 🗺️ Accurate route planning and station details
  • 💻 Useful for JR Pass holders
  • 📱 Essential app for traveling in Japan
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes with recent updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Confusing interface and navigation
  • 🗺️ Missing some station and bus stop information

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FAQ about Gurunavi

What are the best gurunavi apps for iPhone?
楽天ぐるなび tops our gurunavi apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 148 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top gurunavi apps we rank are free to download, including 楽天ぐるなび and Japan Travel - Smart Transit.
楽天ぐるなび shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ gurunavi apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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