Comparison

KokoKita vs Shrine Map

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

Head to head
About

KokoKita

Features
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Explore Japan's iconic spots with GPS-verified proof. Anime pilgrimage sites, castles, World Heritage & more — collect them all with KokoKita. No login required. All data stored on your device. ■ Follow Curated Courses Across Japan Browse themed courses built around Japan's most iconic spots. Nearby spots appear automatically. Tap when you arrive — your visit is recorded instantly. 4 categories, with new courses added regularly: · Anime & Manga (pilgrimage & filming location routes) · History & Culture (e.g. Japan's 100 Famous Castles) · Nature (e.g. National Parks of Japan) · Art & Entertainment (e.g. Tokyo art museums, aquariums) ■ Prove You Were There GPS tracking detects and prevents location spoofing. Every check-in is tamper-proof — undeniable evidence that you really made it there. ■ Look Back on Every Visit · View your journey on a map · Search by date with the calendar view · Browse your full visit history · Add past visits using photo EXIF data ■ Simple & Private by Design No account. No login. No hassle. All data stays on your device. Anime fan trips, castle hunting, shrine visits, nature trails — collect every "I was here" moment across Japan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shrine Map

Features
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Shrine Map helps you discover Shinto shrines across Japan and keep track of your visits, photos, and memories. Whether you are traveling, sightseeing, or simply exploring somewhere new, you can record the shrines you visit and preserve your memories on your own personal map. Find shrines near your current location or search by shrine name to easily discover your next destination. You can also filter shrines by visited and unvisited status, making it easy to see which shrines you have already visited and which ones you would like to visit next. Each shrine page provides useful information such as the address, enshrined deities, shrine description, and phone number. You can also open directions in Google Maps or call the shrine directly, making the app convenient to use while traveling or exploring. After visiting a shrine, you can save a personal record with the date of your visit, a rating, comments, and photos. Keep memories of the day you received a Goshuin, your impressions after drawing an omikuji fortune slip, or even the unique atmosphere you experienced at the shrine. Your saved records can be viewed in a list, and you can easily check details, edit entries, or delete them at any time. You can also browse shrines by region and prefecture and track your progress with visit counts and completion rates for each prefecture. Whether you enjoy visiting shrines little by little during your travels or want to set goals for exploring different parts of Japan, Shrine Map makes it easy to track your journey. Seeing how much of each area you have explored can also help inspire and plan your next trip. Each shrine also has a photo album where you can look back on the pictures you took during your visits. As your records grow, Shrine Map becomes more than just a shrine-finding app. It becomes your own personal map of memories, allowing you to build a collection of experiences much like filling the pages of a Goshuin book. Shrine Map is also a great companion for seasonal shrine visits, including New Year's shrine visits, Setsubun, festivals, and other special occasions. For anyone who wants to make shrine hopping more convenient, enjoyable, and memorable. Start building your own collection of shrine visits and travel memories with Shrine Map. * Shrine Map Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KokoKita4 screens
Shrine Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shrine Map at every 6 days against KokoKita's fortnightly. Shrine Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. KokoKita sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shrine Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KokoKita ships an update fortnightly, Shrine Map every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KokoKita versus Shrine Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKokoKitaShrine Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerryo hashimotoJunichi Fujisaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KokoKita

Subscriptions1
  • ココキタPremium(月額)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • ココキタPremium(買い切り)$19.99
2 purchases

Shrine Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premiumプラン14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium 年額プラン14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is KokoKita free?
KokoKita is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shrine Map free?
Shrine Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KokoKita or Shrine Map have ads?
Both KokoKita and Shrine Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, KokoKita or Shrine Map?
KokoKita ships an update fortnightly, and Shrine Map every 6 days. Most recently, KokoKita was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shrine Map on September 23, 2026.

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