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Best Placehistory Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Finding the right placehistory apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 204+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Placehistory Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PlaceHistoryPlaceHistoryFree—YesNoJun 2026
2Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬Free4.7★ (2.6K)YesYesJul 2026
3GO / Taxi app for Japan visitGO / Taxi app for Japan visitFree4.9★ (13K)NoNoJul 2026
4KoredokoKoredokoFree3.0★ (34)NoYesMay 2026
5Payke: Save on Your Japan TripPayke: Save on Your Japan TripFree4.8★ (196)NoNoJul 2026
6Tabelog - Food Guide in JapanTabelog - Food Guide in JapanFree4.8★ (2K)NoNoJul 2026
7Mooshi - Ah ShimejiMooshi - Ah ShimejiFree4.3★ (15K)YesYesJul 2026
8MirrativMirrativFree4.4★ (235)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Placehistory

Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬#2

Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬 by NAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD.

Visit Japan – 교통 정보・지도・일본 여행 앱
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(2.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#92in Navigation
Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬 screenshot 1
Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬 screenshot 2
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Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬 screenshot 6

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes with recent updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
GO / Taxi app for Japan visit#3

GO / Taxi app for Japan visit by GO Inc.

Most Used Taxi App in Japan
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.9😞(13K ratings)
Free
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GO / Taxi app for Japan visit screenshot 4
GO / Taxi app for Japan visit screenshot 5
GO / Taxi app for Japan visit screenshot 6

This app is Japan's most used taxi booking service, offering extensive coverage across all 47 prefectures. Easily hail, reserve, or get flat-rate airport rides. Pay fares cashless and set destinations in advance for a stress-free travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick taxi pickup
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful drivers
  • 💳 Works with foreign credit cards
  • 🛒 Reasonable pricing compared to Uber

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Requires Japanese phone number and credit card, not foreigner-friendly
  • 🤑 Inconsistent and inflated pricing compared to estimates
  • 🗺️ Pickup location issues and lack of route visibility

More Placehistory apps to explore

4
Koredoko
Koredoko
Koredoko
Exif and GPS Viewer
Free

Discover the exact location where your photos were taken. This app displays your images on a map, along with their GPS coordinates and the date/time they were captured. Enhance your experience with optional paid features like editing and saving location data.

Display photo location on mapShow latitude and longitudeShow date and time
📷 Photo & Video
(34)
free with in-app purchases
5
Payke: Save on Your Japan Trip
Payke: Save on Your Japan Trip
Payke: Save on Your Japan Trip
Coupons, Translation & Reviews
Free

Scan product barcodes to instantly translate information into your language. Discover popular Japanese items, read reviews, and save with coupons. Easily purchase genuine Japanese goods through chat proxy services, even without store assistance.

Barcode product translationProxy purchasing via chatPopular product rankings
🛍️ Shopping
(196)
free with in-app purchases
6
Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan
Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan
Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan
Restaurant reservation, travel
Free

Discover and reserve tables at Japan's top local restaurants. This app offers extensive reviews, ratings, and real-time booking for diverse dining experiences across the country, making it easy to find the perfect meal whether you're a tourist or a local.

Restaurant search and discoveryAuthentic food ratings and reviewsReal-time table reservations
🍔 Food & Drink
(2K)
free
7
Mooshi - Ah Shimeji
Mooshi - Ah Shimeji
Mooshi - Ah Shimeji
Cute Animated Sticker Pets
Free

Bring animated sticker pets to your iPhone screen with interactive characters that can be enjoyed within the app or as home screen widgets. Supported devices can also experience these dynamic companions on the Dynamic Island.

In-app animated shimeji charactersHome screen widgetsLive Activity on Dynamic Island
🎬 Entertainment
(15K)
subscription
8
Mirrativ
Mirrativ
Mirrativ
mobile live stream for games
Free

Easily broadcast your mobile screen, games, or any app live to a global audience. Connect with others, discover trending content, and watch past streams for free. Simple to use with no hidden costs for streaming or viewing.

Stream any game or appSimple 3-tap streamingDiscover trending content
🌐 Social Networking
(235)
free with in-app purchases
9
Location Changer - Loc Shifter
Location Changer - Loc Shifter
Location Changer - Loc Shifter
Share, spoof & change your GPS
Free

Precisely manage and share your location data. This tool allows you to share exact coordinates, save favorite spots, and export data in various formats. It also includes integrated weather information and features for creating location-based reports.

Smart location managementShare exact coordinatesSave and organize favorite locations
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free with in-app purchases
10
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN JAPAN
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN JAPAN
MITSUKOSHI ISETAN JAPAN
For Foreign Visitors to Japan
Free

Discover trending brands, events, and store information for 21 department stores across Japan. Foreign visitors can receive a 5% discount coupon after registering passport details and verifying their temporary visitor status.

Trending brand and event informationDetailed store maps and facility infoList of 21 domestic store locations
🛍️ Shopping
(2)
free
11
Japan Transit Planner
Japan Transit Planner
Japan Transit Planner
by Jorudan Co.,Ltd.
Free

This app helps you navigate Japan's extensive public transportation system. It provides detailed route planning, fare information, and timetables for railways and airplanes, with options to consider rail passes and seat preferences. Premium features offer enhanced convenience for frequent travelers.

Route and transfer planningFare and time calculationComprehensive station timetables
🗺️ Navigation
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
Learn Kana, Kanji and Grammar!
Free

Learn Japanese for free with engaging flashcards, games, and story-driven lessons. Master Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and grammar through interactive exercises and native speaker audio. Customize your learning experience and progress at your own pace.

Learn Hiragana and KatakanaJLPT N5 grammar and KanjiOver 450 learning cards
📚 Education
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Kinfolk
Kinfolk
Kinfolk
Learn Real History
Free

Explore hidden histories and cultural narratives through augmented reality. Discover stories layered into public spaces and engage with community archives to preserve collective memory. This platform brings history to life, connecting past, present, and future.

AR monuments revealing hidden historiesGuided storytelling questsMonuments Library by theme and location
📚 Education
(104)
free
14
ニトリアプリ 家具・インテリアの欲しいが見つかる！
ニトリアプリ 家具・インテリアの欲しいが見つかる！
ニトリアプリ 家具・インテリアの欲しいが見つかる！
家具だけじゃない！好きなインテリアや雑貨も見つかる
Free

Discover furniture and interior decor with this app. Find desired items, get personalized recommendations, and manage your shopping experience from browsing to pickup or delivery. Enhance your living space with stylish options and helpful tools.

Search for furniture and decorCheck store inventory and stockSelect pickup or delivery options
🌟 Lifestyle
(101)
free with in-app purchases
15
Urban Archive Explore History
Urban Archive Explore History
Urban Archive Explore History
The City is Your Museum
Free

Explore NYC's past with a vast mobile archive of historical images. Compare then-and-now photos of streets and buildings, uncovering history at its original location. Partnering with over 30 cultural institutions, it brings the city's heritage to your fingertips.

Tens of thousands of mapped historical imagesDaily image additionsInstant then-and-now photo creation
📚 Education
(227)
free
16
Learn History - HistoryDays
Learn History - HistoryDays
Learn History - HistoryDays
Daily Facts, Quiz & Trivia
Free

Discover history through engaging stories, videos, and interactive content. Explore daily historical events, timelines, and figures with AI-powered insights and quizzes. Learn about the past in a fun and accessible way.

Daily historical moments and figuresInteractive timelinesShort, engaging videos
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(108)
freemium
17
JR東日本アプリ|運行情報・乗換案内・時刻表・構内図
JR東日本アプリ|運行情報・乗換案内・時刻表・構内図
JR東日本アプリ|運行情報・乗換案内・時刻表・構内図
鉄道の路線図や乗換え、乗車のりかえナビ
Free

This official JR East app provides comprehensive travel information for Japan's railways. It offers real-time train locations, route planning, schedules, station maps, and operational updates for JR East and connected private lines. Users can also check Suica balance and find locker availability.

Real-time train location trackingNationwide route and transfer searchJR East operational status updates
🗺️ Navigation
(423)
free with in-app purchases
18
History •
History •
History •
Today Happening in History
Free

Explore historical events that occurred on this day. Access information from diverse global sources and languages, with options to personalize the app's appearance. Tap on any event for further details and related links.

Chronological daily eventsMultiple language sourcesBrowse events with navigation
📚 Education
(2.7K)
ad-supported
19
TOMOGO!
TOMOGO!
TOMOGO!
Your Friendly Guide in Japan
Free

Discover Japan like a local with personalized tours crafted by passionate guides. Connect with experienced Tour Leaders, explore hidden gems, and create a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Experience authentic culture and support local businesses.

Personalized tour planningConnect with local guidesExplore hidden gems
✈️ Travel
(11)
free
20
Localscope - Find places and people around you
Localscope - Find places and people around you
Localscope - Find places and people around you
by Cynapse India Pvt. Ltd.
$2.99

Explore your surroundings by discovering places, people, and information using geo-tagged data from various local search engines and social networks. View results on a map, in an augmented reality view, or a detailed list with direction pointers. Set location-based reminders and share your findings easily.

Explore geo-tagged information from diverse servicesIntuitive dashboard and list viewsAugmented reality view
🗺️ Navigation
(31)
free

FAQ about Placehistory

Are there free placehistory apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top placehistory apps we rank are free to download, including PlaceHistory and Japan Travel - 일본 지하철·비짓재팬.
PlaceHistory shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 204+ placehistory apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.