Comparison

EhoCompass vs わんストップ

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.

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わんストップ

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愛犬の「無駄吠え」や「しつけ」に悩んでいませんか? わんストップは、愛犬と飼い主さんがもっと穏やかに、幸せに暮らすためのオールインワン・ツールアプリです。 散歩中の急な吠えや、来客時のチャイム反応など、とっさの場面でもすぐに使えるシンプルで美しいデザインにこだわりました。 主な機能 1. 高機能な「犬笛(超音波ホイッスル)」 人間には聞こえにくく、犬にはしっかり届く周波数(8,000Hz〜22,000Hz)を自由に調整可能。 スライダーで愛犬が一番反応する音域を見つけましょう。「おいで」の合図や、無駄吠えを止めるスイッチとして活用できます。 2. プロも使う「クリッカー」 ドッグトレーナー推奨の「クリッカー音」を搭載。 良いことをした瞬間に鳴らすことで、褒め上手な飼い主になれます。トイレトレーニングやお座りの練習に最適です。 3. 落ち着く「リラックスサウンド」 ・安らぎノイズ(ホワイトノイズ) ・やさしいノイズ(ピンクノイズ) ・雨の音 ・おもちゃの音(スクイーカー) 雷や花火で怖がっている時や、興奮して眠れない時に。 4. 録音機能「マイサウンド」 飼い主さんの「ダメ!」の声や、愛犬が好きなビニール袋の音などを録音してボタン一つで再生。 あなただけの特別な効果音を作成できます。 わんストップの特徴 一瞬で使えるUI: 起動してすぐボタンを押せる、迷わないデザイン。 おしゃれなデザイン: 夜のお散歩でも眩しくないダークモード&癒やしのオーシャンカラー。 こんな方におすすめ 散歩中の他の犬への吠え癖を直したい チャイム音への激しい反応に困っている 夜泣きや留守番中の不安を和らげたい クリッカーを使ったポジティブなしつけを始めたい 複雑なアプリは苦手、シンプルに使いたい 愛犬のストレスを減らし、可愛い笑顔をもっと増やしましょう。 今すぐダウンロードして、新しいしつけ体験を手のひらに。

Screenshots

EhoCompass4 screens
わんストップ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EhoCompass at none against わんストップ's 1. EhoCompass also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). わんストップ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. わんストップ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EhoCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, わんストップ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
EhoCompass versus わんストップ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEhoCompassわんストップ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaMayu Hayashi

In-app purchases

None

EhoCompass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

わんストップ

One-time1
  • 広告削除プラン$2.99

Questions

Is EhoCompass free?
EhoCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is わんストップ free?
わんストップ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EhoCompass or わんストップ have ads?
Both EhoCompass and わんストップ show ads.
Which is updated more often, EhoCompass or わんストップ?
EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, and わんストップ fortnightly. Most recently, EhoCompass was updated on October 29, 2026 and わんストップ on October 8, 2026.

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