# Suica vs PASMO（パスモ）

The clearest difference is rating: Suica at 2.7 against PASMO（パスモ）'s 2.2. Suica also leads on chart position (#139 vs unranked) and ratings volume (415 vs 61). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Suica holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suica has 415 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Suica's written reviews are positive against 22% of PASMO（パスモ）'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suica | PASMO（パスモ） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suica/id1156875272/reviews)** | [2.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasmo/id1489151487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East Japan Railway Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/461270197) | [株式会社パスモ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470586134) |

## What reviewers say

### Suica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suica/id1156875272)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app allows you to use your digital transit card on your smartphone. Easily issue new cards, recharge balances, and purchase tickets and passes. Enjoy seamless travel and payments across Japan.

**Highlights:** Digital card issuance and management, Top-up and auto-charge functionality, Purchase transit passes and tickets, Cashless payments for transport and retail, Earn and redeem JRE POINTs, Integrates with Shinkansen services

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for travel
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Pay integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Only available in Japanese
- 🐛 Inconsistent balance display
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate for non-Japanese speakers
- 🤔 Confusing registration process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Charging errors and balance discrepancies
- Incompatibility with non-Japanese credit cards

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Multilingual options
- Improved user interface for non-Japanese users


### PASMO（パスモ）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasmo/id1489151487)

Manage your transit and payment card digitally. Top up your balance from anywhere, purchase season tickets without queues, and track your spending history. Enjoy seamless travel and shopping across Japan.

**Highlights:** Digital transit and payment card, Remote balance top-up, Purchase season tickets via app, View balance and transaction history, Automatic top-up service, Lost/faulty card replacement, Cash top-up at stations/convenience stores

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suica free?

Suica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PASMO（パスモ） free?

PASMO（パスモ） is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Suica or PASMO（パスモ）?

Suica is rated higher. Suica averages 2.7 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while PASMO（パスモ） averages 2.2 from 61 ratings.

### Do Suica or PASMO（パスモ） have ads?

Neither Suica nor PASMO（パスモ） shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Suica or PASMO（パスモ）?

Suica ships an update every 2 months, and PASMO（パスモ） every 2 months. Most recently, Suica was updated on September 23, 2026 and PASMO（パスモ） on September 23, 2026.

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