Background Location Access
This app displays your Shinkansen ticket details as a Live Activity on your lock screen. It shows departure/arrival times, seat numbers, and a progress bar. Easily scan or input your ticket information for instant access to your journey details.
1.0
December 24, 2025
Shinkansen Live utilizes the Live Activity feature on your lock screen to show your journey details. This includes departure and arrival times, train name, car and seat number, and a progress bar that updates automatically during your trip.
Yes, you can scan a photo of your physical Shinkansen ticket. The app is designed to recognize both Japanese and English text from the ticket to populate your journey details.
On your lock screen, Shinkansen Live displays departure and arrival times, train name and number, car and seat number, seat class, and an auto-updating progress bar. It also provides a countdown to departure or arrival.
Shinkansen Live works entirely on your device, meaning no data is sent anywhere. This suggests it can function for displaying information once entered, though real-time location updates for the progress bar would require a connection.
Shinkansen Live was last updated on December 24, 2025, with version 1.0. As a new release, future updates will likely address bug fixes and potential new features based on user feedback.
Shinkansen Live is currently supported on iPhones. It also features Dynamic Island support for iPhone 14 Pro and later models, enhancing the lock screen experience.
Yes, Shinkansen Live is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users.
No, Shinkansen Live does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for users tracking their Shinkansen journeys.
