# Japan Plus vs Stamp Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Japan Plus at 4.8 against Stamp Quest's 3.0. Japan Plus also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 48%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stamp Quest's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japan Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per month and Stamp Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Japan Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Japan Plus's written reviews are positive against 48% of Stamp Quest's.

Japan Plus ships an update every 2 months, Stamp Quest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japan Plus | Stamp Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-plus/id1477469994/reviews)** | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamp-quest/id6503354905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Japão mais Fácil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477469993) | [Parawut Pakanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742416588) |

## What reviewers say

### Japan Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-plus/id1477469994)

Scan Japanese product barcodes to instantly access product information translated into your preferred language. This utility app helps you understand products while traveling or shopping in Japan.

**Highlights:** AI barcode identification, Instant product information, Multilingual translation, Barcode scanning utility, Offline access (implied by utility)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Japan Plus | $3.29 | per month |
| JAI Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Japan Plus Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |


### Stamp Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamp-quest/id6503354905)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover Eki Stamps, Collect unique station stamps, Interactive map for stamp locations, Explore Japanese train stations, Cultural travel companion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamp Quest+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Stamp Quest+ | $34.99 | per year |
| Stamp Quest+ | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japan Plus free?

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

### Is Stamp Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Japan Plus or Stamp Quest?

Japan Plus is rated higher. Japan Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stamp Quest averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Japan Plus or Stamp Quest have ads?

Neither Japan Plus nor Stamp Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Japan Plus or Stamp Quest?

Japan Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Stamp Quest fortnightly. Most recently, Japan Plus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stamp Quest on October 27, 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.*