Comparison

Shrine Map vs Goshuin Map

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

Head to head
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/

About

Goshuin Map

Discover and collect temple stamps across Japan with a map-based interface. Save your finds digitally, organize them in a virtual book, and share your journey. The app works offline and offers exclusive digital stamps.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of shrines and temples
  • Digital collection and organization of stamps
  • Virtual 'book view' for collections
  • Offline access to saved collections
  • Shareable links for favorite stamps
  • App-exclusive digital stamps
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Find goshuin on a map. Collect them. Share the journey. Goshuin Map helps you discover goshuin — the beautiful calligraphy seals offered at shrines and temples across Japan — right on a map. Find what's around you or explore your next destination, then keep every stamp you receive in your own digital goshuin book. ■ Explore on a map Over 60,000 shrines and temples across Japan. A fast, smooth map lets you find nearby spots and available goshuin at a glance — no lists to scroll through, just look at the map and go. ■ Collect & record Save each goshuin with a photo and date. Browse your collection as a list, or flip through it like a real accordion-fold goshuin book with the "book view" and watch your collection grow. ■ Share Share your favorite goshuin with friends via a single link. ■ Works offline Once saved, your goshuin book is viewable even without a signal — handy at mountain temples where reception is weak. ■ Digital goshuin Receive app-exclusive digital goshuin at Man'en-gu (萬縁宮), our official virtual shrine. — What we care about — - Light and fast, with a simple map-first design - No ads. A quiet space to enjoy your goshuin - Free to use New to goshuin? They are hand-stamped seals with elegant calligraphy that shrines and temples offer to visitors as a record of their visit (usually 300–500 yen). Collecting them is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Japan. Terms of Use / EULA: https://goshuinmap.jp/legal/terms

Screenshots

Shrine Map4 screens
Goshuin Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Goshuin Map at none against Shrine Map's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Shrine Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Goshuin Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shrine Map ships an update every 6 days, Goshuin Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Shrine Map versus Goshuin Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShrine MapGoshuin Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJunichi FujisakiPham Works

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Goshuin Map

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン(月額)$1.991 Month
  • プレミアムプラン(年額)$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • デジタル御朱印(500円)$2.99
  • プレミアムプラン(買い切り)$6.99

Questions

Is Shrine Map free?
Shrine Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goshuin Map free?
Goshuin Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shrine Map or Goshuin Map have ads?
Shrine Map shows ads; Goshuin Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Shrine Map or Goshuin Map?
Shrine Map ships an update every 6 days, and Goshuin Map every 9 days. Most recently, Shrine Map was updated on October 8, 2026 and Goshuin Map on October 16, 2026.

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