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YAMAP

Known forYAMAP
2apps4.2(21.2K)Sports

Publisher DNA

What defines YAMAP?

AI intelligence is not yet available for YAMAP. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does YAMAP ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

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YAMAP

YAMAP is Outdoor App in Japan.

4.2(10.6K)

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YAMAP -Social Trekking GPS App

YAMAP is Outdoor App in Japan.

4.2(10.6K)

Community-driven trail reports provide unique local context that global competitors lack.

  • Precise location tracking on detailed maps provides essential safety for solo hikers navigating remote trails
  • Aggressive monetization of basic features forces users into premium subscriptions for essential navigation tools

Tightly focused on 2 markets (Japan, United States).

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (1)

  • Japan1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

JapanUnited States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

1

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

55/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does YAMAP compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

onXmaps

known foronX Backcountry Trail Maps GPS

1 app4.3Sports

Both apps target outdoor enthusiasts with offline GPS navigation and activity tracking, competing for the same user base of hikers and skiers.

Contenders(1)

Ubicarta

known forWeTrek – Trail, Hike & Cycling

1 app4.5Sports

Both apps target outdoor enthusiasts with route planning and GPS tracking, creating direct competition for users seeking navigation tools for hiking and cycling.

Same space(21)

Adventure Projects

known forHiking Project

1 app4.5Sports

Hiking Project serves the same trail discovery audience as YAMAP but focuses on a curated database of 74,000 miles of trails.

Avenza Systems

known forAvenza Maps: Offline Mapping

1 app4.8Sports

Avenza Maps competes with YAMAP by offering professional-grade offline mapping for field workers, though it relies on a proprietary map store model.

bergfex

known forbergfex: Hiking & Tracking

2 apps4.2Sports

bergfex targets the same Alpine outdoor navigation audience as YAMAP but differentiates through an extensive database of 500,000 trails.

Convexity Holdings AG

known forMAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav

1 app4.7Sports

MAPS.ME targets the same offline-reliant traveler base as YAMAP but uses OpenStreetMap data to provide global coverage without connectivity.

David Morneault

known forGPS Tracks

1 app4.7Sports

GPS Tracks provides a similar offline navigation utility for remote area users but focuses on professional waypoint logging rather than community social features.

Equestrian Insights AB

known forEquilab: Horse Riding Tracker

1 app4.8Sports

Equilab targets the same solo-activity tracking audience as YAMAP but focuses on specialized equestrian gait analysis via smartphone sensors.

Garmin

known forGarmin Explore™

1 app3.8Sports

Garmin Explore acts as a hardware-tethered navigation utility that competes with YAMAP for the same remote-area user base.

GSM Outdoors

known forHuntStand: GPS Maps & Tools

1 app4.6Sports

HuntStand targets the same outdoor navigation segment as YAMAP but differentiates through proprietary land-ownership data for hunters.

Karta

known forKarta - Offline GPS Maps Nav

1 app4.4Sports

Karta provides a similar offline-first navigation utility to YAMAP but operates as a fully free, ad-supported tool for commuters.

Ordnance Survey

known forOS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike

1 app3.8Sports

OS Maps serves the same outdoor navigation audience as YAMAP but focuses on detailed map layers and community-rated trails.

Organic Maps

known forOrganic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

2 apps4.3Sports

Organic Maps targets the same offline-navigation audience as YAMAP but differentiates through a strict privacy-first, ad-free policy.

Outmap Technologies

known forOutmap: Ski & Snowboard Maps

1 appSports

Outmap targets the same outdoor navigation audience as YAMAP but specializes in backcountry skiing and mountain safety tools.

Rakuten Group

known for楽天ゴルフスコア管理 GPS距離・高低差の計測・スイング解析

2 appsSports

Rakuten Golf Score Management targets the same Japanese user base as YAMAP but shifts the focus from mountain trekking to golf performance.

RoadTour

known forOutDoors GPS – Offline OS Maps

1 app4.6Sports

OutDoors GPS serves the same UK-based outdoor navigation audience as YAMAP but focuses on Ordnance Survey map integration.

Seznam.cz a.s.

known forMapy.com: Offline maps & GPS

2 apps4.1Sports

Mapy.com provides similar outdoor navigation to YAMAP but differentiates through hyper-local terrain detail and AR-based horizon identification.

Stolen Orbit

known forSkiMap - Ski Tracker & Maps

1 app4.8Sports

SkiMap serves the same outdoor performance tracking audience as YAMAP but focuses exclusively on ski and snowboard metrics.

TrailBehind

known forGaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

1 app4.8Sports

Gaia GPS serves the same professional-grade backcountry navigation segment as YAMAP but differentiates through GIS-specific tools like slope angle shading.

VirtualMaze

known forOffline Map Navigation

1 app4.3Sports

Offline Map Navigation targets the same offline-reliant traveler base as YAMAP but focuses on multi-modal routing for general transit.

Waymarked Trails

known forHiiKER: The Hiking Maps App

1 app4.6Sports

HiiKER serves the same professional-grade hiking audience as YAMAP but focuses on high-fidelity topographic map integrations for multi-day planning.

WHIP

known forWHIP LIVE Moto, Bike, Trekking

1 app4.8Sports

WHIP LIVE targets the same outdoor activity tracking audience as YAMAP but focuses on a community-driven approach for motorbikes and cycling.

Wikiloc Outdoor SL

known forWikiloc - Trails of the World

1 app4.5Sports

Wikiloc serves the same outdoor trail navigation audience as YAMAP but scales through a massive community-verified database of 77 million trails.

New entrants(2)

eplatforms

known forGlobal Adventurer: Hiking Maps

1 app0.0Sports

Global Adventurer serves the same outdoor navigation audience as YAMAP but provides specialized winter shading and slope angle data.

Sichuan Palm Cloud Technology Co.

known forFarFoot-Trail Navigation

1 app0.0Sports

FarFoot targets the same trail navigation audience as YAMAP but focuses on Apple Watch integration for remote hiking.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does YAMAP publish?
YAMAP has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Sports category.
What kind of apps does YAMAP make?
YAMAP's portfolio is concentrated in Sports, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across rated apps.
What is YAMAP's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, YAMAP is YAMAP's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are YAMAP's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked YAMAP's apps across 2 countries.

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Marlvel.ai. “YAMAP intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/yamap-inc

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