WalkStamp vs ExploreStamp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WalkStamp
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WalkStamp is a Taiwan travel journal you stamp yourself. Walk in. Snap a photo. Collect a stamp. Open the map and discover spots worth visiting around you: • All 2,608 elementary schools in Taiwan — visit your alma mater, your kids' school, or a quiet rural campus you stumbled upon • 243 Taiwan Railway (TRA) stations — from Taipei to Taitung, Keelung to Fangliao • 108 Taipei MRT stations — interchange stations merged so you walk through them once • All 12 Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) stations — north to south in one go • The full Taoyuan Airport MRT line [Check-in requires GPS + a photo] Every check-in verifies you've physically arrived via GPS, then asks for one photo as a keepsake. Photos go straight into your own iCloud Documents — nothing is uploaded to any server, no personal data is collected, no behavior tracking. Your check-ins and photos belong only to you. [Hand-drawn adventure journal aesthetic] Every collection cover, every achievement badge, every map pin is hand-illustrated in a vintage adventure-journal style. The page-turning, stamp-pressing animation on each check-in echoes the ritual of a real paper stamp book. [Smart hub merging] At major interchange stations like Taipei Main, Banqiao, and Nangang, the map automatically merges multiple collection pins into a single hub pin. Tap it to see every collection that passes through and your progress in each — no more wrestling with overlapping pins. [Rich achievement system] Unlock hidden achievements through many kinds of challenges: • County Champion — complete every elementary school in a single county • Taiwan's Northernmost / Southernmost / Easternmost / Westernmost • Full High Speed Rail line • Cross-Collection Explorer • Weekend Duo, Dawn Visit, Four-Season Explorer… Walk slower. See more. —— Data sources: Ministry of Education (Taiwan) 2025 academic year open data, NLSC school boundary maps, MOTC TDX open transit data (TRA / Taipei Metro / THSR / Taoyuan Airport MRT)
ExploreStamp
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ExploreStamp is your pocket-sized virtual stamp book. Step into museums, art galleries, historic sites, temples, markets, night markets, historic train stations, and scenic viewpoints. Check in when you arrive to collect a unique stamp for each place you visit. Each category features its own stamp frame, icon, and color. The more you explore, the more beautiful your stamp collection becomes. 【Collect Stamps On-Site】 Stamps can only be collected when you're physically near a destination. Every stamp is proof of a place you've personally visited. Your location is accessed only when you check in, never tracked in the background. 【854+ Destinations and 137 Stamp Trails Worldwide】 Explore destinations across Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Nordic countries, and dozens of other countries and regions. Follow curated trails and collect stamps one stop at a time. Complete an entire trail to unlock a special sense of achievement. 【Stamp Book】 Browse collected and uncollected stamps by category or trail, and keep track of your exploration progress at a glance. 【Map】 Discover nearby destinations on the map and navigate there with Google Maps in one tap. 【Exploration Calendar】 Every visit is recorded on your calendar, along with photos you took that day and a personal note to remember the experience. 【Postcards and Stamp Cards】 Turn your photos and stamps into personalized postcards, or combine all the stamps from a completed trail into a collectible stamp card. Share your adventures with friends and family, and inspire them to explore with you. 【Destination Reminders】 Get a destination recommendation at your chosen time, featuring a place you haven't stamped yet. Find a new reason to head out on your next adventure. 【Your Memories Belong to You】 No account required. All your check-in records and photos stay on your device. Export your data to create your own backup, then import it whenever you switch to a new phone. Follow Us Website: https://www.explorestamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorestamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorestamp Newsletter: https://explorestamp.substack.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WalkStamp at daily against ExploreStamp's every 10 days. ExploreStamp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WalkStamp ships an update daily, ExploreStamp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WalkStamp | ExploreStamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanpo | KAI TI CHANG |
In-app purchases
WalkStamp
No in-app purchases
ExploreStamp
No in-app purchases








