Comparison

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE vs Sta.Navi

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

Head to head
About

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE

Navigate Tokyo's extensive subway system without an internet connection. This app provides an easy-to-use offline map, perfect for tourists and locals alike to find their way around the city's transit network.

Highlights
  • Offline subway map
  • Easy to use interface
  • Multi-language support
  • Line and station indicators
  • Route planning
Features
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Tokyo Subway Offline Map Ever got caught on the subway with no Internet service and not sure where to go because a map is not handy? Tokyo Subway Map App lets you view Tokyo's complicated subway lines on a map on your phone even offline. No need of internet Service! Super Simple, Handy and Easy to use! Perfect for tourist when going around the city and for locals when going to work, business or just finding your route around the city of Tokyo. The number and letters indicates the line and station of the subway. Best of all it's FREE! Tokyo Subway Maps train transit is available in 9 different languages: - English - Japanese - Spanish - Deutsch/German - French - Chinese Simplified - Chinese Traditional - Korean - Russian Brought to you by #SuperAwesomeApps http://www.SuperAwesomeApps.com

About

Sta.Navi

Navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments with detailed maps, real-time information, and personalized routing. Find shops, facilities, and even disaster information with advanced indoor positioning and barrier-free options.

Highlights
  • Indoor positioning
  • Real-time facility information
  • Barrier-free route planning
  • Indoor-priority routes
  • 3D map navigation
  • Disaster information
Features
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Launched at Tokyo Sta. in August 2020, "TOKYO STATION NAVI" celebrates its 5th anniversary. With your support, we are rebranding to "Sta.Navi" and expanding nationwide. Basic Features of the App 1. Map Display and Search Function: Display shops and facilities in stations and towns on layered 2D maps (2.5D maps) and 3D maps. You can find the location of your desired shop or facility using keyword or category search. 2. Indoor Positioning: Even indoors or underground where GPS doesn't work, you can determine your location. Search results are displayed in order of proximity, allowing you to find the nearest shop or facility. Note that positioning accuracy may vary depending on the environment. 3. Pre-Route Check: You can specify departure and destination points on the map to check the movement route within the area, even if you are not on-site. 4. Real-Time Information: Check real-time availability information for some shops, coin lockers, and restrooms. 5. Barrier-Free Routes: Display barrier-free routes with elevators and ramps for wheelchair users, stroller users, and those with suitcases. 6. Indoor Priority Comfortable Routes: Prioritize indoor routes to avoid rain, heat, or snow, providing suitable routes for those who prefer indoor paths. 7. Favorites and My Spots: Register your favorite shops or locations like coin lockers where you left your luggage or meeting spots with friends as "My Spots" to use Sta.Navi as your personalized navigation tool. 8. 3D Map Navigation: Use walkthrough navigation, AR navigation, and VR features to check movement routes. 9. Advertisement Information: Provide information on deals and events in the area through banner ads, pop-up ads, and map bubble ads. 10. Notification Function: By allowing notifications from the app, you can receive information on events and coupons in the area, ensuring you don't miss out on deals and enhancing your activities in stations and towns. 11. SNS Integration: Access the latest information by linking to various SNS and web pages related to stations and commercial facilities. 12. Real-Time Information Updates and Use of Open Data: Collaborate with facility managers participating in Sta.Navi to update store, facility, and map information in real-time as much as possible, providing the latest information. Additionally, actively use open data created by national and local governments to create maps and route data, achieving more accurate and reliable navigation. 13. Disaster Information: Sta.Navi also includes evacuation facilities and disaster information. It provides information on evacuation sites, evacuation routes, and emergency contacts, supporting user safety. This makes the app useful not only for daily movement but also in emergencies. 14. Multilingual Support: Supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Screenshots

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE4 screens
Sta.Navi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE at 3.5 against Sta.Navi's 2.3. Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). Sta.Navi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sta.Navi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE ships an update every 12 months, Sta.Navi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE versus Sta.Navi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyo Subway Map OFFLINESta.Navi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews21.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy DimayugaJR East Consultants Company

Customer experience

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Sta.Navi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.4%

In-app purchases

None

Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE

No in-app purchases

None

Sta.Navi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE free?
Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sta.Navi free?
Sta.Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE or Sta.Navi?
Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE is rated higher. Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sta.Navi averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE or Sta.Navi have ads?
Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE shows ads; Sta.Navi does not.
Which is updated more often, Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE or Sta.Navi?
Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE ships an update every 12 months, and Sta.Navi every 2 months. Most recently, Tokyo Subway Map OFFLINE was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sta.Navi on November 7, 2026.

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