Comparison

ComeToJapan 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

ComeToJapan

Features
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Finding a trash can in Japan feels impossible — until now. Come to Japan is the only app with a crowdsourced map of convenience store trash spots, plus a gamified cultural guide to help you navigate Japanese life with confidence. TRASH SPOT MAP Japan has almost no public trash cans. Convenience stores (combini) are your best bet — but which ones accept trash, and where exactly? Our community map shows hundreds of verified spots across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Hiroshima. Add your own and help other travelers. JAPAN GUIDES Learn through real-life scenarios — not boring lists: • First Visit: trains, cash, vending machines, etiquette • Off the Beaten Path: beyond tourist areas • Considering Japan: thinking about moving there? • Moving In: the practical relocation guide • Work & Life: navigating Japanese workplace culture Each scenario puts you in a real situation, you choose what to do, learn why it matters — and pick up a Japanese phrase. 7 LANGUAGES English, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, Vietnamese. 100% FREE Trash map and all five Japan guides — completely free. No subscription. No in-app purchases. Ever.

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

ComeToJapan3 screens
Goshuin Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComeToJapan at none against Goshuin Map's 4. Goshuin Map's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ComeToJapan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComeToJapan ships an update every 5 days, Goshuin Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ComeToJapan versus Goshuin Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComeToJapanGoshuin Map
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictoria KashlinaPham Works

In-app purchases

None

ComeToJapan

No in-app purchases

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 ComeToJapan free?
ComeToJapan 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 ComeToJapan or Goshuin Map have ads?
Neither ComeToJapan nor Goshuin Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComeToJapan or Goshuin Map?
ComeToJapan ships an update every 5 days, and Goshuin Map every 9 days. Most recently, ComeToJapan was updated on October 9, 2026 and Goshuin Map on September 30, 2026.

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