Comparison

Stamp Quest vs Exploretale

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

Head to head
About

Stamp Quest

Discover unique Eki Stamps at train stations across Japan. This app guides you to collect these cultural collectibles, transforming your journey into a memorable quest. Explore Japan's diverse regions and create lasting memories.

Highlights
  • Discover Eki Stamps
  • Collect unique station stamps
  • Interactive map for stamp locations
  • Explore Japanese train stations
  • Cultural travel companion
Features
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Explore Japan Like Never Before with Stamp Quest! Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure across Japan? Stamp Quest is your ultimate travel companion, guiding you to discover unique Eki Stamps at train stations throughout the country. Perfect for anyone who loves exploring Japanese culture, Stamp Quest transforms your journey into a memorable quest. Key Features: ◆ Discover Eki Stamps: Find and collect unique Eki Stamps at various train stations across Japan. ◆ Interactive Map: Easily locate nearby Eki Stamps with our integrated Google Maps feature. Why Eki Stamps? Eki Stamps are more than just collectibles; they reflect Japan's rich history and culture. Each stamp tells a unique story, representing the character of the station and its surrounding area. By collecting these stamps, you create lasting memories and explore the diverse and beautiful regions of Japan. Join the Stamp Quest Community Whether you are a seasoned traveler or visiting Japan for the first time, Stamp Quest will guide you in uncovering the hidden gems of Japan through Eki Stamps. Let's explore every part of Japan and make your journey unforgettable. Download Stamp Quest today and start your adventure! Terms of Use: https://www.thestampquest.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.thestampquest.com/privacy-policy

About

Exploretale

Map your travels by adding memories and tagging visited locations. Share your adventures through travel blogs, engage with a community of explorers, and discover new places. Build a bucket list and track your progress on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Map visited locations
  • Add titles and descriptions to memories
  • Save adventures on world and country maps
  • Post travel blogs
  • Engage with community feed
  • Build a bucket list
  • Leaderboard ranking
Features
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Add memories and tag the places you’ve visited — your travels will be beautifully mapped. Save your adventures on both your world map and country maps. Discover places through dedicated location pages, explore tours and experiences, and book with local providers. Post travel blogs to share your full experience, start threads to spark conversations, explore the feed, and connect with fellow explorers by liking, commenting, and following. Get notified when others engage with your content, build your bucket list, and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Share your journey and inspire others to start theirs.

Screenshots

Stamp Quest4 screens
Exploretale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exploretale at none against Stamp Quest's 3. Exploretale also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Stamp Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Exploretale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stamp Quest versus Exploretale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStamp QuestExploretale
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParawut PakananExploretale Technologies, OPC

Customer experience

Stamp Quest

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative45.0%

Exploretale

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stamp Quest

Subscriptions3
  • Stamp Quest+$5.991 Month
  • Stamp Quest+$34.991 Year
  • Stamp Quest+3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Exploretale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stamp Quest free?
Stamp Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exploretale free?
Exploretale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stamp Quest or Exploretale have ads?
Neither Stamp Quest nor Exploretale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stamp Quest or Exploretale?
Stamp Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Exploretale fortnightly. Most recently, Stamp Quest was updated on September 21, 2026 and Exploretale on June 20, 2026.

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