Comparison

Mando 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

Mando

Features
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Find Japan’s Manhole Cards, track every pickup, and turn the cards you still need into a walking plan for each day. Manhole Cards (マンホールカード) are free collectibles available from local authorities across Japan. Each one celebrates a real decorative manhole cover and the place behind its design. PLAN A BETTER CARD HUNT • Add one or more places where you’ll stay • Choose your dates and how many cards you want each day • Get a sensible stop order and a walking route for every day • Open any stop in your preferred maps app when you’re ready to go KNOW BEFORE YOU WALK • Explore 1,200+ cards on the map or in the catalog • See pickup details and the location of the matching manhole cover • Spot cards with paused distribution before making the journey • Download card artwork before you leave for faster offline browsing WATCH YOUR COLLECTION GROW • Mark cards as you pick them up • See progress by prefecture, municipality or release • Set a collection goal and keep your next milestone on Home • Keep the surprise: card designs stay hidden until you collect them • Sign in to sync your progress and trips across devices Browse the catalog and plan one trip without an account. Mando is free and has no ads. Whether you have a free afternoon in Tokyo or three weeks across Japan, Mando gives every walk a destination, and every card a place in your story. Card data is compiled from public sources and updated regularly. Distribution information can change, so confirm the latest details before travelling. Mando is independent and is not affiliated with the organizations that issue or distribute Manhole Cards.

About

Goshuin Map

Discover and collect unique temple and shrine seals across Japan with this map-based application. Save your collected stamps digitally, view them in a virtual book, and share your finds with friends. It works offline, making it ideal for exploring remote locations.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of over 60,000 locations
  • Digital collection with photo and date
  • 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

Mando4 screens
Goshuin Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mando at none against Goshuin Map's 6. Mando also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Goshuin Map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Goshuin Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mando asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mando ships an update every 4 days, Goshuin Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Mando versus Goshuin Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMandoGoshuin Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuka TrailovicPham Works

In-app purchases

None

Mando

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Goshuin Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Omikuji$0.49
  • Digital Goshuin 500$2.99
  • Digital Goshuin 1000$5.99
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  • Premium Lifetime Plan$6.99

Questions

Is Mando free?
Mando is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goshuin Map free?
Goshuin Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mando or Goshuin Map have ads?
Neither Mando nor Goshuin Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mando or Goshuin Map?
Mando ships an update every 4 days, and Goshuin Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mando was updated on October 31, 2026 and Goshuin Map on November 7, 2026.

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