Comparison

Goulight vs Osaka Dining Compass

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

Head to head
About

Goulight

Features
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Goulight is the packing list app for hikers and backpackers who care about weight. Get full control over base weight, worn weight, and consumables in a clean, modern interface—no spreadsheets, no broken formulas. WHAT YOU GET • Smart weight breakdown — Base, worn, and consumable weights calculated automatically • One-tap Lighterpack import — Paste your link and your list is ready in seconds • Visual organization — Drag and drop items; see your pack before you pack it • Gear library — Reuse the same gear across lists; add photos and notes • Share lists — Public read-only links for trip planning or gear checks • Dark mode — Easy on the eyes in the tent or at home Built for hikers who count grams, by hikers who count grams. Start optimizing your next adventure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Osaka Dining Compass

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200 handpicked restaurants. One Osaka trip. Make every meal count. Vegan, halal, gluten-free, or managing allergies? Show a Japanese card and let it do the talking. Osaka Dining Compass is an independent dining guide for international travelers who want to find memorable places to eat—without losing precious time to endless searching and review scrolling. 200 RESTAURANTS, CAREFULLY SELECTED Our editorial team has handpicked 200 restaurants across Osaka, from backstreet standing bars and beloved neighborhood institutions to time-honored specialists and refined kappo dining. Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, sushi, ramen, wagyu, coffee shops, sweets, and more—each restaurant is included because it offers something distinctive and worth discovering. DIETARY COMMUNICATION CARDS Don't speak Japanese? Show a card and let it do the talking. The app includes Japanese cards for vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, common allergies, and individual ingredients you need to avoid. Japanese dashi, soy sauce, and cooking sake turn up in unexpected places. Instead of explaining it yourself, hand your phone to the staff and let them read it. WHY THIS RESTAURANT STANDS OUT Every place earns its spot for a reason. Rather than simply giving you a list, each restaurant profile helps you understand its story, character, specialties, and what makes it worth visiting. The "Why This Restaurant Stands Out" section highlights what makes the restaurant special, what to order, and why it may be worth going out of your way for. Even with only a few days in Osaka, you can choose your next meal with confidence. FIND THE RIGHT RESTAURANT—WITHOUT THE STRESS Search the curated collection by area, cuisine, budget, and atmosphere. Explore restaurants on the map, see what is nearby, and open directions, official websites, or booking pages with a tap where available. No overwhelming list of options. No spending half your trip comparing reviews. Just a carefully chosen collection designed to help you find the right place faster. MORE SUPPORT FOR YOUR OSAKA TRIP Discover nearby sightseeing spots, learn the stories behind Osaka's food culture and merchant history, understand trains and subways, and use ready-to-show Japanese phrase cards when ordering food. WHAT'S INSIDE * 200 restaurants handpicked by our editorial team * Japanese cards for vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergies * Point-and-speak phrases for ordering without Japanese * Backstreet finds, local favorites, and time-honored establishments * "Why This Restaurant Stands Out" insights * Recommendations on what to order * Search by cuisine, area, budget, and atmosphere * Map-based discovery and one-tap directions * Official websites and booking pages where available * Nearby sightseeing spots and cultural guides * Straightforward guidance for trains and subways GOOD TO KNOW Restaurant details, prices, hours, closing days, menus, and reservation availability can change without notice. Please check the restaurant's official website or booking page before visiting. Some images are illustrative and may not show the actual restaurant, dishes, or interior. Dietary and allergy cards are communication aids only. They cannot guarantee that a restaurant can accommodate you or prevent an allergic reaction. Ingredients, preparation methods, shared equipment, and cross-contamination risks vary. If you have a food allergy or strict dietary requirement, always confirm the details with restaurant staff before ordering. Osaka Dining Compass is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any restaurant, sightseeing spot, transportation provider, map service, or reservation service featured or linked in the app.

Screenshots

Goulight4 screens
Osaka Dining Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osaka Dining Compass at none against Goulight's 2. Osaka Dining Compass also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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. Goulight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Osaka Dining Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goulight ships an update every 10 days, Osaka Dining Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Goulight versus Osaka Dining Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoulightOsaka Dining Compass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RossKentaro Iwata

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Goulight

Subscriptions2
  • Goulight Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Goulight Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
None

Osaka Dining Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goulight free?
Goulight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Osaka Dining Compass free?
Osaka Dining Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goulight or Osaka Dining Compass have ads?
Neither Goulight nor Osaka Dining Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goulight or Osaka Dining Compass?
Goulight ships an update every 10 days, and Osaka Dining Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Goulight was updated on November 5, 2026 and Osaka Dining Compass on October 31, 2026.

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