Comparison

EhoCompass vs 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EhoCompass

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This app is a compass that supports Japan’s “Ehomaki” tradition. In Japan, there is a custom of eating a thick sushi roll called “Ehomaki” during the seasonal event called “Setsubun,” which is celebrated every year on February 3. The tradition is to face a specific direction called “Eho,” make a wish, and eat the entire roll in silence to make the wish come true. On February 3, Ehomaki is sold in large quantities at food stores throughout Japan. This compass lets you check the “Eho” direction. (It automatically displays the Eho for that year.) It is a compass for checking the Eho direction when eating Ehomaki on Setsubun. As a bonus, it comes with an Oni (demon) mask for bean-throwing. The Eho direction is displayed automatically each year. It updates automatically every year. Rotate your smartphone or tablet to match the Eho direction, and check the direction to eat your Ehomaki. When you face the Eho, the words “Ehomaki Chance!” appear, and the compass glows. Eat your Ehomaki facing that direction. As a bonus, there is a convenient Oni mask for bean-throwing. During Setsubun, there is an event called “Mamemaki” (bean-throwing). A family member (usually the father) dresses up as an Oni (demon). You throw roasted soybeans (called “fukumame”) at the Oni while shouting “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” This means “Demons out! Good fortune in!” and is meant to wish for family happiness. By tapping the “Oni Mask for Mamemaki” button, an Oni mask will appear. There are two types: red Oni and blue Oni. On tablets, it displays a full-face version, and on smartphones, a smaller version that only covers the eye area is available, so you can choose as you like. We also provide data for Oni masks that can be printed on paper, which you can download from the app guide and use. ■ Besides February 3, there are also summer Setsubun in August and autumn Setsubun in November.

About

和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん

Engage in a fun and exciting rhythm game where you aim to clear all stages. Manipulate lanterns and other elements to guide your taiko drums into the basket. Simple and easy to play, this game offers a thrilling experience.

Highlights
  • Simple and easy gameplay
  • Clear all stages
  • Manipulate lanterns
  • Guide taiko drums
  • Exciting challenges
Features
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何か面白いアプリないかな?!と探していらっしゃい ませんか?!そんなあなたにとっておきなゲームアプリ です。 提灯などを動かして、クリアしよう!!! その名も「和太鼓の達人」です。 遊び方は、非常にシンプルでカンタンです。 上にある和太鼓をバチのあるカゴまで投入しよう!!! 動く提灯とかもあるので上手に動かして操作してね。 色々な障害があるから上手く使って全ステージクリアを 目指そう!!! カンタンですしワクワク気分満載です。 それでは。 ※画面上部に広告が入ります。その点、ご了承 下さいませ。 ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆ 貴殿のダウンロードお待ちしております。 ◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆

Screenshots

EhoCompass4 screens
和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん at none against EhoCompass's shown. 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EhoCompass versus 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEhoCompass和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaTakaaki Sasaki

In-app purchases

None

EhoCompass

No in-app purchases

None

和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EhoCompass free?
EhoCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん free?
和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EhoCompass or 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん have ads?
EhoCompass shows ads; 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん does not.
Which is updated more often, EhoCompass or 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん?
EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, and 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん every 3 weeks. Most recently, EhoCompass was updated on November 2, 2026 and 和だいこ 和太鼓の達人 たつじん on November 3, 2026.

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