Japan on a Budget Downloads & RevenueJapan on a Budget: JOAB · App Store
Japan on a Budget: JOAB is #6 in Travel Paid in Indonesia and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Japan on a Budget: JOAB update history & changes
Last change · 18 events since 20 Apr 2026Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 18 events
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB charting in a new countryPhilippines
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 10Top Paid · Travel · IN
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB charting in a new countryIndia
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 100Top Grossing · Travel · IN
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB new best rank in the overall chart: #61Top Paid · All Apps · MY
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · Travel · DE · Top Paid · All Apps · MY
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB charting in a new country in 2 chartsGermany · Malaysia
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 10Top Paid · Travel · SA
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB charting in a new countrySaudi Arabia
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 100Top Grossing · Travel · SA
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB hit #1Top Paid · Travel · ID
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 100Top Grossing · Travel · ID
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB entered the top 100Top Paid · Travel · US
- 📈Japan on a Budget: JOAB charting in a new countryUnited States
- 🆕Japan on a Budget: JOAB first spotted by AppInsider#97 in Top Paid · Travel · Indonesia
- 🆕Japan on a Budget: JOAB: its developer released another app: Bloom: Monitor Breast Health
- 📦Japan on a Budget: JOAB version 1.4.0New Features:
- Smart itinerary planning: You can now generate your itinerary by simply answering 4 questions
- Smarter day order within each prefecture/region
New Day Blocks:
- Tokyo: Todoroki Village, Gotokuji
- Kanagawa: Yokohama, Enoshima
- Gifu: Takayama
- Kyoto: Uji
Bug fixes and UI polish
- Unified remixes and created trips into for simplicity
- Removed saved trips tab… more - 🆕Japan on a Budget: JOAB released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Japan on a Budget: JOAB at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Japan on a Budget is an offline-first travel planner for budget-conscious visitors to Japan, offering curated itineraries and cost breakdowns without subscriptions. The app currently ranks #5 in Paid Travel and #42 in Travel Grossing in Indonesia, indicating strong initial traction in that specific market despite its recent April 2026 release.
Similar apps: TripIt, Wanderlog, Google Maps
Japan on a Budget: JOAB on the App Store
App details
Where Japan on a Budget: JOAB's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| TravelPaid | #6 | |
| TravelGrossing | #77 | |
| All AppsPaid | #185 | |
| TravelPaid | #177 | |
| TravelPaid | #173 |
Apps near Japan on a Budget: JOAB on the chart
Travel Paid, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Japan on a Budget: JOAB
From recent reviews.
About Japan on a Budget: JOAB
Japan on a Budget (JOAB) is the Japan travel planner built for budget travelers. Browse curated Japan itineraries, remix any trip and make it yours — or build your own. No PDFs. No subscriptions. No WiFi needed.
Stop spending hours on Japan trip planning. JOAB keeps it simple — no overwhelming features, no cluttered dashboards. Just your itinerary, your spots, and your budget, clean and focused. Need more detail? Just ask AI, even offline.
PERFECT FOR:
- First-time Japan travelers overwhelmed by planning
- Budget travelers who want real cost breakdowns of must tries in Japan
- Anime fans looking for pilgrimage locations
- Anyone tired of paying for a static PDF that barely works on your phone
10 READY-TO-USE HAND-CURATED ITINERARIES:
1) 7 Days Tokyo + Kyoto Classic — The perfect first-timer trip covering Tokyo's energy and Kyoto's tradition
2) 5 Days Osaka Food Adventure — Eat your way through Osaka with side trips to Kobe and Nara
3) 10 Days Ultimate Japan — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima — the full Japan experience on a budget
4) 3 Days Tokyo Anime & Culture — Akihabara, Nakano Broadway and Shimokitazawa for anime and pop culture lovers
5) 4 Days Kyoto Deep Dive — Temples, markets and hidden streets. Slow-paced and culture-focused
6) 7 Days Cherry Blossom Japan — Chase peak Sakura bloom from Tokyo to Kyoto with hanami picnics and night illuminations
7) 7 Days Autumn Leaves Japan — Fiery reds and golden temples from Nikko to Kyoto
8) 6 Days Summer Festivals Japan — Matsuri season across Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Street food and yukata nights
9) 5 Days Winter Hokkaido — Snow-covered Sapporo, Otaru canals and mountain onsen. Miso ramen and soup curry
10) "Your Name" Pilgrimage — Walk in the footsteps of Taki and Mitsuha across Tokyo, Gifu and Nagano
WHY JOAB?
1) 10 curated Japan travel itineraries — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Nara, Fukuoka, Okinawa and more. Hand-picked routes for budget travelers.
2) Remix any Japan itinerary — Copy any trip and customize every spot, day and budget. Edit anything, swap days, add your own stops.
3) Build your own Japan itinerary — Pick curated day blocks by city, vibe or activity. Mix Kyoto temples with Osaka street food. Or simply answer 4 questions and we'll build it for you.
4) Real costs for every spot — See exact budget estimates before you go. No hidden fees, no surprises. Plan your Japan trip on a budget with confidence.
5) Plan Day Route — Tap once to open all your day's spots as a multi-stop route in Apple Maps. No manual searching, no copy-pasting addresses.
6) Ask AI anything — Ask about your Japan itinerary, budget tips, or what to pack. Powered by Apple Intelligence. Works 100% offline and stays completely private.
7) Home screen widgets — See your trip countdown, today's spots and daily budget right on your iPhone home screen. Always up to date.
8) 100% offline — No WiFi, no data, no roaming
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