Comparison

StampMap 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

StampMap

Discover and collect unique stamps from around the world, including scenic, museum, and Japanese Goshuin stamps. Log your journeys, save stamp photos, and organize your growing collection into a personal stamp album and map.

Highlights
  • Discover global stamp spots
  • Track stamp collection journey
  • Save stamp photos and details
  • Organize stamp collection
  • Build personal stamp album
  • Stamp map feature
Features
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Collect every stamp and record every journey. "Stamp Map" is designed for stamp collecting enthusiasts. Discover and record Goshuin, postmarks, scenic stamps, and commemorative stamps. Discover global stamp spots - Scenic stamps - Museum stamps - Post office stamps - Japanese Goshuin - Local special stamps Track your stamp collection journey - Save stamp photos - Record date and location - Create your personal stamp log - Organize your stamp collection Build your stamp collection - Stamp album - Stamp map - Stamp collection Popular cities: Shanghai stamps, Beijing stamps, Nanjing stamps, Hangzhou stamps, Tokyo Goshuin, Kyoto Goshuin Discover more hidden stamp spots Start recording your stamp journey and make every stamp a travel memory. --------------------- ◆ "Lifetime Membership" is a one-time purchase for permanent ownership. ◆ "Annual Membership" operates on an automatic subscription model.   1. Payment: After users confirm the purchase and make payment, it will be charged to the iTunes account.   2. Subscription cancellation: To cancel the renewal, please turn off the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Cancelling within 24 hours of expiration will incur subscription charges.   3. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to expiration, extending the subscription period by one cycle upon successful payment. ◆ Privacy Policy: https://ovd21e8m8mf.feishu.cn/docx/U0xkdAghFoJH68xrKAQcJZ6Enbe ◆ Terms of Service: https://ovd21e8m8mf.feishu.cn/docx/JXyMdHkd1oSSr8xecgtcZShknie

About

Goshuin Map

Discover and collect unique temple and shrine seals across Japan with this map-based application. Save your collected stamps digitally, view them in a virtual book, and share your finds with friends. It works offline, making it ideal for exploring remote locations.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of over 60,000 locations
  • Digital collection with photo and date
  • Virtual 'book view' for collections
  • Offline access to saved collections
  • Shareable links for favorite stamps
  • 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

StampMap3 screens
Goshuin Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goshuin Map at 100% against StampMap's 69%. On price, update cadence, ads 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. StampMap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Goshuin Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StampMap ships an update every 9 days, Goshuin Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StampMap versus Goshuin Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStampMapGoshuin Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLawliet Co., LtdPham Works

Customer experience

StampMap

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral30.8%
Negative0.0%

Goshuin Map

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

StampMap

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 7-Day VIP$0.997 Days
  • Annual VIP$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTimeVIP(Discount)$6.99
  • Lifetime VIP$12.99
6 purchases

Goshuin Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Omikuji$0.49
  • Digital Goshuin 500$2.99
  • Digital Goshuin 1000$5.99
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  • Premium Lifetime Plan$6.99

Questions

Is StampMap free?
StampMap 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 StampMap or Goshuin Map have ads?
Neither StampMap nor Goshuin Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StampMap or Goshuin Map?
StampMap ships an update every 9 days, and Goshuin Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, StampMap was updated on November 8, 2026 and Goshuin Map on November 7, 2026.

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