Comparison

EhoCompass vs 列車に乗ってお出かけ

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

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About

EhoCompass

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This app is a compass that supports Japan’s “Ehomaki” tradition. In Japan, there is a custom of eating a thick sushi roll called “Ehomaki” during the seasonal event called “Setsubun,” which is celebrated every year on February 3. The tradition is to face a specific direction called “Eho,” make a wish, and eat the entire roll in silence to make the wish come true. On February 3, Ehomaki is sold in large quantities at food stores throughout Japan. This compass lets you check the “Eho” direction. (It automatically displays the Eho for that year.) It is a compass for checking the Eho direction when eating Ehomaki on Setsubun. As a bonus, it comes with an Oni (demon) mask for bean-throwing. The Eho direction is displayed automatically each year. It updates automatically every year. Rotate your smartphone or tablet to match the Eho direction, and check the direction to eat your Ehomaki. When you face the Eho, the words “Ehomaki Chance!” appear, and the compass glows. Eat your Ehomaki facing that direction. As a bonus, there is a convenient Oni mask for bean-throwing. During Setsubun, there is an event called “Mamemaki” (bean-throwing). A family member (usually the father) dresses up as an Oni (demon). You throw roasted soybeans (called “fukumame”) at the Oni while shouting “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” This means “Demons out! Good fortune in!” and is meant to wish for family happiness. By tapping the “Oni Mask for Mamemaki” button, an Oni mask will appear. There are two types: red Oni and blue Oni. On tablets, it displays a full-face version, and on smartphones, a smaller version that only covers the eye area is available, so you can choose as you like. We also provide data for Oni masks that can be printed on paper, which you can download from the app guide and use. ■ Besides February 3, there are also summer Setsubun in August and autumn Setsubun in November.

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列車に乗ってお出かけ

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列車は目的の駅まで進んでいきます。その途中で様々な風景が流れてきます。ただ風景を眺めるだけでなくいろいろな所をタッチしてみましょう。風景をタッチすると、動物が違ったアクションを起こしたり、飛行機が飛び立ったりと様々なリアクションが起こります。 ゲーム中で使用している一部の音楽、効果音は サイト名:音楽素材/魔王魂 URL:https://maoudamashii.jokersounds.com のものを使用しています。

Screenshots

EhoCompass4 screens
列車に乗ってお出かけ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EhoCompass at 12.0 against 列車に乗ってお出かけ's 16.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, 列車に乗ってお出かけ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
EhoCompass versus 列車に乗ってお出かけ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEhoCompass列車に乗ってお出かけ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaHARUNOBU SATAKUNI

In-app purchases

None

EhoCompass

No in-app purchases

None

列車に乗ってお出かけ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EhoCompass free?
EhoCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 列車に乗ってお出かけ free?
列車に乗ってお出かけ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EhoCompass or 列車に乗ってお出かけ have ads?
Both EhoCompass and 列車に乗ってお出かけ show ads.
Which is updated more often, EhoCompass or 列車に乗ってお出かけ?
EhoCompass ships an update every 9 months, and 列車に乗ってお出かけ every 6 months. Most recently, EhoCompass was updated on October 2, 2026 and 列車に乗ってお出かけ on October 12, 2026.

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