# Goshuin Map vs GoShuin

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoShuin at every 4 days against Goshuin Map's every 2 weeks. Goshuin Map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goshuin Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GoShuin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goshuin Map ships an update every 2 weeks, GoShuin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goshuin Map | GoShuin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778490856) | [A.D LONG & J ZHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785999695) |

## What reviewers say

### Goshuin Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-map/id6778490854)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Omikuji | $0.49 | one-time |
| Digital Goshuin 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Digital Goshuin 1000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Plan | $6.99 | one-time |


### GoShuin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuin-stamps-and-puzzles/id6786968561)

Collect Japanese shrine and temple memories through a digital journal, map, and puzzle game. Document visits, organize stamps, and explore over 36,000 locations. Enjoy relaxing sliding puzzles with temple and calligraphy art.

**Highlights:** Digital goshuin book, Shrine and temple map, Personal visit journal, Sliding puzzle game, Stamp collection, Location search and directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, Fun Camera support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hexagon | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited saves | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goshuin Map free?

Goshuin Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GoShuin free?

GoShuin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Goshuin Map or GoShuin have ads?

Neither Goshuin Map nor GoShuin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goshuin Map or GoShuin?

Goshuin Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and GoShuin every 4 days. Most recently, Goshuin Map was updated on November 7, 2026 and GoShuin on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*