Comparison

Goshuin Map vs Travel Packing List

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

Head to head
About

Goshuin Map

Discover and collect unique temple seals across Japan with this map-based application. Browse over 60,000 locations, digitally record your collected stamps with photos and dates, and share your journey with friends. The app works offline, ensuring access to your collection even in remote areas.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of shrines and temples
  • Digital collection and recording of goshuin
  • Offline viewing of collected stamps
  • Sharing of favorite goshuin
  • 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

About

Travel Packing List

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Say goodbye to packing anxiety! With a stunning interface, 800+ searchable items, custom categories syncing across all trips, and a final "Before you leave" to-do list (passport, pet care, check-in), your suitcase practically packs itself. Japan, camping, a cruise, or a beach weekend — just name the trip and go. Count down to your next vacation with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and check items off right from the Lock Screen as you pack. Subscription required for all features: trips, packing reminders, widgets, and custom categories and items. Subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://avexa.dev/zip2trip

Screenshots

Goshuin Map4 screens
Travel Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Goshuin Map at 3 against Travel Packing List's 1. Goshuin Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Goshuin Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Travel Packing List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goshuin Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Travel Packing List every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Goshuin Map versus Travel Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoshuin MapTravel Packing List
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPham WorksMihail Triohin

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
3 purchases

Travel Packing List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Goshuin Map free?
Goshuin Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Travel Packing List free?
Travel Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Goshuin Map or Travel Packing List have ads?
Neither Goshuin Map nor Travel Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goshuin Map or Travel Packing List?
Goshuin Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Travel Packing List every 6 days. Most recently, Goshuin Map was updated on November 7, 2026 and Travel Packing List on October 31, 2026.

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