# GOSHUIN NOTE vs StampMap

The clearest difference is rating: StampMap at 4.9 against GOSHUIN NOTE's 3.0. StampMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). GOSHUIN NOTE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StampMap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GOSHUIN NOTE asks for nothing beyond the download.

StampMap holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StampMap has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of GOSHUIN NOTE's written reviews are positive against 69% of StampMap's.

GOSHUIN NOTE ships an update every 3 weeks, StampMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOSHUIN NOTE | StampMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-note/id1018234219/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stampmap-findgoshuinpostmark/id6502387296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [shinichi tanimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/338978015) | [Lawliet Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264542103) |

## What reviewers say

### GOSHUIN NOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-note/id1018234219)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StampMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stampmap-findgoshuinpostmark/id6502387296)

Discover and log unique stamps from around the world, including scenic, museum, and post office stamps. Create a personal log with photos, dates, and locations to build a comprehensive stamp collection and turn each stamp into a travel memory.

**Highlights:** Discover global stamp spots, Record stamp photos, dates, and locations, Organize personal stamp collection, Build stamp album and map, Track travel journeys with stamps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 7-Day VIP | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual VIP | $3.99 | per year |
| LifeTimeVIP(Discount) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOSHUIN NOTE free?

GOSHUIN NOTE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StampMap free?

StampMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GOSHUIN NOTE or StampMap?

StampMap is rated higher. GOSHUIN NOTE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StampMap averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do GOSHUIN NOTE or StampMap have ads?

GOSHUIN NOTE shows ads; StampMap does not.

### Which is updated more often, GOSHUIN NOTE or StampMap?

GOSHUIN NOTE ships an update every 3 weeks, and StampMap weekly. Most recently, GOSHUIN NOTE was updated on October 7, 2026 and StampMap on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*