# GoshuinGo vs StampMap

GoshuinGo and StampMap both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of StampMap's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoshuinGo's. StampMap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). GoshuinGo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoshuinGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StampMap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GoshuinGo against 4.9 for StampMap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of GoshuinGo's written reviews are positive against 69% of StampMap's.

GoshuinGo ships an update every 2 months, StampMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoshuinGo | StampMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuingo/id1555527976/reviews)** | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stampmap-findgoshuinpostmark/id6502387296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jordin van Deyl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527485876) | [Lawliet Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264542103) |

## What reviewers say

### GoshuinGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuingo/id1555527976)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Discover and collect unique temple stamps (Goshuin) during your trip to Japan. Find shrines and temples, view Goshuin previews, and get essential visitor information like opening hours and directions.

**Highlights:** Discover shrines and temples, Collect unique Goshuin stamps, View Goshuin previews, Get directions and opening hours, Learn about Shinto and Buddhism, Support temple preservation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


### 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 GoshuinGo free?

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

### Is StampMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoshuinGo or StampMap?

GoshuinGo is rated higher. GoshuinGo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while StampMap averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do GoshuinGo or StampMap have ads?

Neither GoshuinGo nor StampMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoshuinGo or StampMap?

GoshuinGo ships an update every 2 months, and StampMap weekly. Most recently, GoshuinGo was updated on September 7, 2026 and StampMap on September 24, 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.*