GOSHUIN NOTE vs GoshuinGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GOSHUIN NOTE
Discover shrines and temples across Japan with this app. It helps you find locations, manage registered images with tags, and plan your visits. Connect to navigation apps and search engines for a comprehensive travel companion.
- Find shrines and temples by various criteria
- Register and manage images with tags
- Schedule visits in a calendar
- Set location-based reminders
- Connect to navigation and map apps
- Integrated web search
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Find the shrines and temples of Japan, you can register an image. 1. How to Find the shrines and temples. (1) Hallowed ground List (2) Map (3) City (4) Postal code (5) Railway station (6) Keyword (city, shrines and temples) (7) Around the You are here 2. The registered image can be managed with a tag. 3. You can register the visit schedule of shrines and temples in the calendar. 4. You can register the location of the shrines and temples in the reminder. 5. SNS Posts and Mail send. 6. Navigation & Map Apps connection. 7. Web Search. ( Google , Twitter , Yahoo! Loco) 8. iCloud Drive data backup and restore. This application supports only Japanese.
GoshuinGo
Discover and collect unique temple stamps (Goshuin) during your trip to Japan. Find shrines and temples, view Goshuin previews, and get essential visitor information like opening hours and directions.
- Discover shrines and temples
- Collect unique Goshuin stamps
- View Goshuin previews
- Get directions and opening hours
- Learn about Shinto and Buddhism
- Support temple preservation
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COLLECT GOSHUIN Planning a trip to Japan? Collect a unique souvenir as you step into a 1300 year old tradition! Scattered across prefectures and cities, you'll find hidden shrines and temples offering Goshuin. As you watch monks slide their brushes across paper, you'll witness the beautiful adornment of red "temple stamps" with intricate Japanese characters. Each Goshuin is unique and will be safely kept in your Goshuinchō. When you return home, you'll have a one-of-a-kind souvenir and memories that will last a lifetime. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED GoshuinGo helps you uncover hidden shrines and temples throughout Japan. We provide easy access to directions, opening hours, and entry fees for all the locations you're interested in visiting. Browse previews of collectible Goshuin before you even arrive, so you can plan your perfect route with our itinerary tool. Log the temples you've visited, track your growing collection, and keep your entire journey in one place. HELP PRESERVE THIS LEGACY Our mission is to help preserve the rich history and traditions of Japan's temples and shrines. When you purchase a Goshuin (the monks request a small donation), you will be supporting this important cause and help ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy these beautiful places. Together, we can make a meaningful impact while experiencing the wonders that Japan has to offer. Will you join on this adventure? By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GOSHUIN NOTE at 62% against GoshuinGo's 0%. GOSHUIN NOTE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). GoshuinGo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. GoshuinGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GOSHUIN NOTE asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoshuinGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoshuinGo has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of GOSHUIN NOTE's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoshuinGo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
GOSHUIN NOTE ships an update every 4 weeks, GoshuinGo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GOSHUIN NOTE | GoshuinGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #187 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shinichi tanimoto | Jordin van Deyl |
Customer experience
GOSHUIN NOTE
GoshuinGo
In-app purchases
GOSHUIN NOTE
No in-app purchases
GoshuinGo
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
