Comparison

PilgriGo vs 遍路のあかり+プラス

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

Head to head
About

PilgriGo

This app is your essential companion for the Shikoku 88 Temple pilgrimage. It provides detailed temple information, navigation, and allows you to record your visit details and photos.

Highlights
  • Detailed information on 88 Shikoku pilgrimage sites
  • Temple search and distance calculation
  • Route guidance via Google Maps
  • Sutra data for chanting
  • Record visit information and photos
  • Post visit records to social media
Features
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"PilgriGo" supports your pilgrimage.   PilgriGo is preloaded with information on 88 temples in Shikoku, providing all the information necessary for temple tours and recording your pilgrimage information on your iPhone. There are various other applications for the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku (OHENRO), but please try PilgriGo, an all-in-one application that even includes sutra information. [Main Function] - Contains detailed information on the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage sites. - Search for the nearest temple from your current location and the next temple to go to, and display the approximate distance. - Support for reverse pilgrimages - Notification of arrival at a temple based on location information - Displays the route from the current location to the temple on a map with distance and time required. - Sends the location of the temple to the car navigation system using Denso's NaviCon app. - Guides the route from the current location to the temple via Google Maps. = Display information on nearby accommodations and other spots in conjunction with Google Maps - Provides sutra data for sutra reading = Browse websites and Wikipedia information of Temples. - Record information and photographs of the temple. = Posting of visit records to social networking services - And more

About

遍路のあかり+プラス

This app supports your pilgrimage with detailed sacred site information, route guidance, and nearby points of interest like restaurants and shops. Users can share caution points and recommendations, and create a photo album of their journey. It also provides timely push notifications with relevant local information.

Highlights
  • Sacred site information
  • Pilgrimage route mapping
  • User-generated caution points
  • Recommended spot sharing
  • Pilgrimage photo album
  • Nearby restaurant and shop finder
  • Geofenced push notifications
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This app not only provides basic information about sacred sites, access, and parking, but also shares gourmet and sightseeing spot information that you may want to stop by, supporting your pilgrimage experience! Additionally, we've added features allowing users to post "caution points" during the pilgrimage or "recommended spots" along the route. Let's use the Shikoku map created by everyone to share the real charm of Shikoku, centered around the pilgrimage! ■ Main Features 【Sacred Site Introduction】 Detailed information about each sacred site is available! Supporting a comfortable pilgrimage. ◆ Recommended Points Easily accessible basic information, directions, and parking information for sacred sites! Audio playback of sutras is available! News and event information from sacred sites! 【Shikoku Map】 Move safely and securely to sacred sites! Check areas of interest on the map. Nearby sacred sites, narrow roads, restaurants, and shops offering special coupons are also listed. You can also post caution points and recommended spots! ◆ Recommended Points Pilgrimage routes are easily identifiable on the map! Clearly shows restaurants, hot springs, inns, tourist spots, and restroom locations! You can post caution points and recommended spots! 【Pilgrimage Album】 You can post photos taken during your pilgrimage, at temples, or along the way! The album function allows you to record your pilgrimage memories with photos and comments for each sacred site. ◆ Recommended Points Save your memories with photos and comments! Instantly see the sacred sites you've visited! Track the total number of visits to each sacred site! 【Nearby Spots】 Packed with helpful spots like restaurants, hot springs, and tourist attractions for your pilgrimage! Partner stores are displayed in a list, and you can also find special coupon offers! ◆ Recommended Points Filter numerous nearby stores by area or genre! Filter special coupon information as well! Sort by the nearest pilgrimage site! 【Push Notifications with the Latest & Nearest Information】 When you arrive at a sacred site, your location will be detected by the geofence(*) you have set up, and a push notification will be sent to the pilgrim. We will provide area information tailored to the pilgrim's needs, such as restaurants, accommodations, and sightseeing! *Geofence: A system that uses location information, such as GPS to detect entry and exit to a specific area. This app is free to use. However, users are responsible for any data charges incurred during downloads or usage. The recommended OS for this app is iOS 15 or higher.

Screenshots

PilgriGo4 screens
遍路のあかり+プラス4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 遍路のあかり+プラス at Free against PilgriGo's $4.99. 遍路のあかり+プラス also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). PilgriGo's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 33%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

遍路のあかり+プラス is free to download; PilgriGo costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PilgriGo ships an update every 3 months, 遍路のあかり+プラス every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PilgriGo versus 遍路のあかり+プラス: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilgriGo遍路のあかり+プラス
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToraiwax四国電力送配電株式会社

Customer experience

PilgriGo

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%

遍路のあかり+プラス

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

PilgriGo

No in-app purchases

None

遍路のあかり+プラス

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PilgriGo free?
PilgriGo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 遍路のあかり+プラス free?
遍路のあかり+プラス is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PilgriGo or 遍路のあかり+プラス have ads?
Neither PilgriGo nor 遍路のあかり+プラス shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PilgriGo or 遍路のあかり+プラス?
PilgriGo ships an update every 3 months, and 遍路のあかり+プラス every 3 weeks. Most recently, PilgriGo was updated on September 23, 2026 and 遍路のあかり+プラス on September 15, 2026.

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