Comparison

EKITAG|Digital Stamps vs MerciMemo

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

Head to head
About

EKITAG|Digital Stamps

Collect digital station stamps by scanning NFC tags on local Japanese trains. Combine your collected stamps into photos to preserve travel memories. Discover rare and event-exclusive stamps as new stations are gradually added.

Highlights
  • Collect digital station stamps via NFC
  • Save stamps within the app
  • Combine stamps into photos
  • Discover rare and event stamps
  • Gradually expanding station coverage
Features
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This app is worth downloading for train lovers! Station stamps can be collected easily using the NFC function while riding local trains in Japan. Come collect these wonderful station stamps and save them in this app. Stations subject to this app are expanding gradually, set your goal to complete collecting all the station stamps! -You may collect rare station station stamps digitally! Stations subject to this app are expanding gradually. -You may easily collect the stamp by just scanning the NFC tag with your smartphone. -Furthermore, there is also a ""Memory Stamp Function"",which you may combine the stamps you have collected into a photo. Make sure you don't forget your memories by adding stamps of the stations you visited to the photos you took. Enjoy the charm of local trains to the full with this app. *Applicable railways (as of April 1, 2024) Installed at 56 operators/141 lines/832 stations. The number of railways covered by this application is gradually increasing. *Things you can enjoy with EKITAG are... 1.Tap the ""Touch"" button in the app and touch the ”touch"" mark at the station to get a digital stamp. 2.You can combine the stamp you collected into a photo you took in your smartphone. 3.During the event period, you will also have a chance to get secret stamps and mementos! *Website/SNS -Website: https://www.ekitag.jp/ -X: https://x.com/ekitag_stamp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekitag_stamp

About

MerciMemo

Features
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MerciMemo helps you keep track of everyone you want to thank. Add people, note key dates or events, and plan exactly when and how to express your gratitude—so you never miss a moment to say “thank you.”

Screenshots

EKITAG|Digital Stamps4 screens
MerciMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EKITAG|Digital Stamps at none against MerciMemo's shown. MerciMemo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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

EKITAG|Digital Stamps ships an update weekly, MerciMemo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EKITAG|Digital Stamps versus MerciMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKITAG|Digital StampsMerciMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJR East Marketing & Communications, Inc.Hiroki Kijima

In-app purchases

None

EKITAG|Digital Stamps

No in-app purchases

None

MerciMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EKITAG|Digital Stamps free?
EKITAG|Digital Stamps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MerciMemo free?
MerciMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EKITAG|Digital Stamps or MerciMemo have ads?
MerciMemo shows ads; EKITAG|Digital Stamps does not.
Which is updated more often, EKITAG|Digital Stamps or MerciMemo?
EKITAG|Digital Stamps ships an update weekly, and MerciMemo every 3 days. Most recently, EKITAG|Digital Stamps was updated on October 30, 2026 and MerciMemo on October 25, 2026.

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