Comparison

Stamp Quest vs Plotline

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

Plotline

Turn your saved travel posts into an interactive map. Organize places you want to visit, add personal notes, and plan your trips with detailed itineraries. Discover the story behind each location, not just a pin on a map.

Highlights
  • Save places from any app
  • Import details from Google Maps
  • Map view of saved locations
  • Add personal notes
  • Plan day-by-day itineraries
  • Track visited and future spots
Features
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What if your scrolling wasn't wasted time? Every spot that stopped your scroll -- the hidden garden cafe, the speakeasy tucked behind a bookshop -- that was research. Now do something with it. Plotline turns your feed into a map you can actually use. Curate your spots, plan your trips, and watch your taste come to life. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE Share a travel post, a restaurant review, a Google Maps link -- Plotline grabs the location, photos, and details automatically. Works with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, travel blogs, and more! Other apps give you a pin. Plotline gives you the story -- the original creator's recommendation, what to order, why it matters, and the source video linked so you can rewatch it before you go. PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS (AUTO-MAGICALLY) Turn your saved spots into a real itinerary. Have us instantly build day-by-day plans with YOUR saved places or manually create itineraries your way. Invite your travel crew to plan trips together! Everyone can add and edit places, live. Drag and drop your places into the order that makes sense, and see your whole trip laid out before you leave. Your pins become your plan. ASK PLOTLINE: SEARCH BY VIBE You saved that cafe for the vibe, not the name. Now find it the same way. Ask in your own words -- "a cozy cafe to work from," "an aesthetic photo spot," "cheap eats open now" -- and Plotline pins the best matches from your saves and the community on your map, each with a quick note on why it made the cut. Included with Plotline Premiere. TRENDING HOT SPOTS See what others are saving wherever you're going. Whether it's Anthony Bourdain's favorite döner spot, or the historic bookshop overlooking the castle -- see what's actually worth the hype with highlighted places in every city and 'tips from the community' to show you exactly what to order, how much it costs, or any other tips that you need to know. SIDEQUESTS Don't have a trip planned? Plotline builds one for you. Pick a city, swipe through spots -- your saves or places matched to your vibe -- and Plotline turns your favorites into a route for a day trip or an evening out. Spontaneous adventure without the decision fatigue. YOUR MAP, YOUR TASTE Browse your saved spots by city. Filter by eat, brew, sip, vibe, explore, or go. See everything across collections, saved cities, and references in one place. Track where you've been and what's still waiting. MAKE IT YOURS Add personal notes to any spot. Organize into collections by trip, city, or theme. Share collections with friends who are tired of asking "where should we eat?" WHO IS PLOTLINE FOR? You save more travel posts than you'll ever scroll back to find. You don't just want to know where -- you want to remember what to order, why it's special, and how to get there. You travel on taste, not templates. A 5-star rating is not enough. You need to know the vibe. If your saved folder is a graveyard of forgotten recommendations, Plotline turns it into your next trip. Your feed was never just content. It was the first chapter. Plotline helps you write the rest. Privacy Policy: https://getplotline.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://getplotline.app/terms

Screenshots

Stamp Quest4 screens
Plotline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plotline at 4.9 against Stamp Quest's 3.0. Plotline also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 48%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stamp Quest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Stamp Quest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Plotline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plotline holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plotline has 698 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Stamp Quest's written reviews are positive against 89% of Plotline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stamp Quest ships an update fortnightly, Plotline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Stamp Quest versus Plotline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStamp QuestPlotline
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (9 ratings)4.9 (698 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9698 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParawut PakananPlotline Travel, Inc.

Customer experience

Stamp Quest

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%

Plotline

All ratings663 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

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
3 purchases

Plotline

Subscriptions3
  • Plotline Premiere$9.991 Month
  • Plotline Premiere$49.991 Year
  • Plotline Premiere7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Stamp Quest free?
Stamp Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plotline free?
Plotline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stamp Quest or Plotline?
Plotline is rated higher. Stamp Quest averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Plotline averages 4.9 from 698 ratings.
Do Stamp Quest or Plotline have ads?
Neither Stamp Quest nor Plotline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stamp Quest or Plotline?
Stamp Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Plotline weekly. Most recently, Stamp Quest was updated on October 22, 2026 and Plotline on October 20, 2026.

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