Comparison

GoshuinGo vs Goshuin Map

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

Head to head
About

GoshuinGo

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
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COLLECT GOSHUIN Planning a trip to Japan? Collect a unique souvenir as you step into a 1300 year old tradition! Scattered across prefectures and cities, you'll find hidden shrines and temples offering Goshuin. As you watch monks slide their brushes across paper, you'll witness the beautiful adornment of red "temple stamps" with intricate Japanese characters. Each Goshuin is unique and will be safely kept in your Goshuinchō. When you return home, you'll have a one-of-a-kind souvenir and memories that will last a lifetime. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED GoshuinGo helps you uncover hidden shrines and temples throughout Japan. We provide easy access to directions, opening hours, and entry fees for all the locations you're interested in visiting. Browse previews of collectible Goshuin before you even arrive, so you can plan your perfect route with our itinerary tool. Log the temples you've visited, track your growing collection, and keep your entire journey in one place. HELP PRESERVE THIS LEGACY Our mission is to help preserve the rich history and traditions of Japan's temples and shrines. When you purchase a Goshuin (the monks request a small donation), you will be supporting this important cause and help ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy these beautiful places. Together, we can make a meaningful impact while experiencing the wonders that Japan has to offer. Will you join on this adventure? By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Goshuin Map

Discover and collect unique temple seals across Japan with this map-based application. Browse over 60,000 locations, digitally record your collected stamps with photos and dates, and share your journey with friends. The app works offline, ensuring access to your collection even in remote areas.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of shrines and temples
  • Digital collection and recording of goshuin
  • Offline viewing of collected stamps
  • Sharing of favorite goshuin
  • App-exclusive digital stamps
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Find goshuin on a map. Collect them. Share the journey. Goshuin Map helps you discover goshuin — the beautiful calligraphy seals offered at shrines and temples across Japan — right on a map. Find what's around you or explore your next destination, then keep every stamp you receive in your own digital goshuin book. ■ Explore on a map Over 60,000 shrines and temples across Japan. A fast, smooth map lets you find nearby spots and available goshuin at a glance — no lists to scroll through, just look at the map and go. ■ Collect & record Save each goshuin with a photo and date. Browse your collection as a list, or flip through it like a real accordion-fold goshuin book with the "book view" and watch your collection grow. ■ Share Share your favorite goshuin with friends via a single link. ■ Works offline Once saved, your goshuin book is viewable even without a signal — handy at mountain temples where reception is weak. ■ Digital goshuin Receive app-exclusive digital goshuin at Man'en-gu (萬縁宮), our official virtual shrine. — What we care about — - Light and fast, with a simple map-first design - No ads. A quiet space to enjoy your goshuin - Free to use New to goshuin? They are hand-stamped seals with elegant calligraphy that shrines and temples offer to visitors as a record of their visit (usually 300–500 yen). Collecting them is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Japan. Terms of Use / EULA: https://goshuinmap.jp/legal/terms

Screenshots

GoshuinGo4 screens
Goshuin Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goshuin Map at 100% against GoshuinGo's 0%. Goshuin Map also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). GoshuinGo's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. GoshuinGo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Goshuin Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoshuinGo ships an update every 2 months, Goshuin Map every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoshuinGo versus Goshuin Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoshuinGoGoshuin Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordin van DeylPham Works

Customer experience

GoshuinGo

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Goshuin Map

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GoshuinGo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$44.99
4 purchases

Goshuin Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Digital Goshuin 500$2.99
  • Premium Lifetime Plan$6.99

Questions

Is GoshuinGo free?
GoshuinGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goshuin Map free?
Goshuin Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoshuinGo or Goshuin Map have ads?
Neither GoshuinGo nor Goshuin Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoshuinGo or Goshuin Map?
GoshuinGo ships an update every 2 months, and Goshuin Map every 10 days. Most recently, GoshuinGo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Goshuin Map on October 31, 2026.

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