GOSHUIN NOTE vs Stamp Quest
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.
Stamp Quest
Discover unique Eki Stamps at train stations across Japan. This app guides you to collect these cultural collectibles, transforming your journey into a memorable quest. Explore Japan's diverse regions and create lasting memories.
- Discover Eki Stamps
- Collect unique station stamps
- Interactive map for stamp locations
- Explore Japanese train stations
- Cultural travel companion
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Explore Japan Like Never Before with Stamp Quest! Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure across Japan? Stamp Quest is your ultimate travel companion, guiding you to discover unique Eki Stamps at train stations throughout the country. Perfect for anyone who loves exploring Japanese culture, Stamp Quest transforms your journey into a memorable quest. Key Features: ◆ Discover Eki Stamps: Find and collect unique Eki Stamps at various train stations across Japan. ◆ Interactive Map: Easily locate nearby Eki Stamps with our integrated Google Maps feature. Why Eki Stamps? Eki Stamps are more than just collectibles; they reflect Japan's rich history and culture. Each stamp tells a unique story, representing the character of the station and its surrounding area. By collecting these stamps, you create lasting memories and explore the diverse and beautiful regions of Japan. Join the Stamp Quest Community Whether you are a seasoned traveler or visiting Japan for the first time, Stamp Quest will guide you in uncovering the hidden gems of Japan through Eki Stamps. Let's explore every part of Japan and make your journey unforgettable. Download Stamp Quest today and start your adventure! Terms of Use: https://www.thestampquest.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.thestampquest.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GOSHUIN NOTE at none against Stamp Quest's 3. GOSHUIN NOTE also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 48%). Stamp Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Stamp Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GOSHUIN NOTE asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for GOSHUIN NOTE against 3.0 for Stamp Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stamp Quest has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of GOSHUIN NOTE's written reviews are positive against 48% of Stamp Quest's.
GOSHUIN NOTE ships an update every 3 weeks, Stamp Quest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GOSHUIN NOTE | Stamp Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews — better | 47.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shinichi tanimoto | Parawut Pakanan |
Customer experience
GOSHUIN NOTE
Stamp Quest
In-app purchases
GOSHUIN NOTE
No in-app purchases
Stamp Quest
- Stamp Quest+$5.991 Month
- Stamp Quest+$34.991 Year
- Stamp Quest+3 Days trial$34.991 Year
Questions
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