Comparison

Ohenro vs Henro Hub

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

Head to head
About

Ohenro

Features
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This is an application to support the pilgrimage of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage place. 1. Visit record of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage place in Japan can be registered. (1) pilgrimage record (2) shooting record (3) note 2. Search Method. (1) 88 temples (2) prefectures (3) current location 3, Temples Information (1) route (2) parking lot (3) accommodation facility attached to a temple (4) browse the official website of the temple 4. Communication & Scheduling (1) Twitter post with map URL (2) Post email with map URL (3) Register pilgrimage schedule in the calendar 5. Car navigation & Application cooperation (1) Map (2) Google Maps (Google) (3) Yahoo! Car Navi (Yahoo! JAPAN) (4) NaviCon (DENSO) 6. Weather Shows the local weather. 7. iCloud Drive data backup and restore (1) Since data can be stored in the external cloud, it is prepared for unforeseen circumstances. (2) It can also be used for reinstalling the application, migrating data when changing models, and synchronizing data with multiple iOS devices. (3) Since there is no need to connect with a PC, you can work on the spot if you can connect the Internet. (4) The backup / restore function to iCloud Drive is provided as a premium function (fee-based sales by in-app billing).

About

Henro Hub

This app provides a comprehensive map and guide for the Shikoku 88 Temple pilgrimage. It features detailed temple information, route guidance, and lodging options, helping pilgrims discover hidden sites and navigate the journey effectively.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Shikoku 88 Temple pilgrimage map
  • Discovery Mode for hidden sites
  • Smart Pilgrim Map with filtering
  • Lodging and infrastructure information
  • Temple-to-temple route guidance
  • Multiple transport optimization
Features
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Henro Hub is your digital companion for the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Bringing pilgrimage routes, temples, practical information, and lesser-known sacred places together in one clear, detailed map. Explore the whole pilgrimage Discover 3,300+ places across Shikoku and around 2,700 km of pilgrimage routes and tracks, including the Shikoku 88, alternative routes, Bekkaku, Okunoin, Bangai, and many hidden spiritual sites. Find pilgrim lodging, rest huts, restaurants, shops, transport, and essential services along the way. More than just a map Explore the history and spiritual significance of temples, discover connections between sacred places, and benefit from practical Pilgrim Tips gathered through firsthand experience on Shikoku. Henro Hub is now available in 11 languages, with translated place information, pilgrimage-route details, and guidance for international pilgrims. Find what you need Use smart search and powerful filters to discover temples, places, regions, routes, and useful services, even something as specific as rest huts between two temples. Plan your own way Plan routes directly on the map, compare different options, and explore distances, elevation profiles, slopes, ascent, descent, and route characteristics. Bicycle routing is also available in beta. Explore even without internet Henro Hub includes the Shikoku map, pilgrimage routes, and place information for offline use, particularly useful in remote areas where mobile reception is limited. Make it your pilgrimage Save favourite places, add personal notes, keep planned routes for later, measure distances, and discover useful places nearby. Whether you're preparing your journey at home or exploring Shikoku on the ground, Henro Hub helps you find your own way through the pilgrimage, with clarity, freedom, and a deeper connection to the places you visit.

Screenshots

Ohenro4 screens
Henro Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Henro Hub at none against Ohenro's 3. Henro Hub also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price 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. Ohenro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Henro Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ohenro ships an update every 5 months, Henro Hub monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ohenro versus Henro Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhenroHenro Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershinichi tanimotoNew Earth Living Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ohenro

One-time3
  • iCloud Drive Backup and Restore$0.99
  • Ads no display$0.99
  • Release photo storage restriction$0.99
None

Henro Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ohenro free?
Ohenro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Henro Hub free?
Henro Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ohenro or Henro Hub have ads?
Ohenro shows ads; Henro Hub does not.
Which is updated more often, Ohenro or Henro Hub?
Ohenro ships an update every 5 months, and Henro Hub monthly. Most recently, Ohenro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Henro Hub on November 5, 2026.

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