Comparison

遍路のあかり+プラス vs maPengu

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

Head to head
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.

About

maPengu

Features
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日本国内でペンギンと出逢える水族館/動物園水族館/スポットを集めました。 アルバム写真から/日本地図から、可愛いペンギンとマッチングしてみましょう!。 ・地図上に日本全国のペンギンと出逢えるスポットを表示できます ・見つけたスポットをお気に入り登録できます

Screenshots

遍路のあかり+プラス4 screens
maPengu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 遍路のあかり+プラス at none against maPengu's shown. 遍路のあかり+プラス also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). maPengu's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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

遍路のあかり+プラス ships an update every 3 weeks, maPengu daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
遍路のあかり+プラス versus maPengu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter遍路のあかり+プラスmaPengu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer四国電力送配電株式会社yuuki uchizono

In-app purchases

None

遍路のあかり+プラス

No in-app purchases

None

maPengu

No in-app purchases

Questions

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.
Is maPengu free?
maPengu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 遍路のあかり+プラス or maPengu have ads?
maPengu shows ads; 遍路のあかり+プラス does not.
Which is updated more often, 遍路のあかり+プラス or maPengu?
遍路のあかり+プラス ships an update every 3 weeks, and maPengu daily. Most recently, 遍路のあかり+プラス was updated on September 15, 2026 and maPengu on October 4, 2026.

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