Comparison

S.RIDE vs JAL Lounge+

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

Head to head
About

S.RIDE

Easily hail a taxi with a single swipe in Tokyo and surrounding areas. Enjoy cashless payments and quick dispatch from a large network of taxis. Navigate your city more comfortably and efficiently.

Highlights
  • One-swipe taxi hailing
  • Cashless payment options
  • Real-time dispatch information
  • Simple driver messaging
  • Ride history and statements
  • Supports major credit cards
Features
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<One of Tokyo's Largest Taxi Apps - S.RIDE> Your life in Tokyo is busy every day. That is why you want an easier way to get where you need to go. S.RIDE is a taxi app for busy people like you. With just one swipe, you can hail a taxi and the nearest vehicle will be dispatched to you from one of Tokyo’s largest taxi networks. Payment is also cashless and speedy. This app offers a much more comfortable way to move around Tokyo. [Major App Features] <1. Simple. Hail quickly. Arrives quickly> After launching the app, all it takes is one swipe. With a single action, you can call a taxi quickly and easily. The app will automatically adjust the pick-up point to the closest roadside point, so there is no need to coordinate where to meet your taxi. The dispatch time will be displayed in the app, so you can input your destination while you are waiting to make getting there even smoother. You can also use simple messaging to communicate with the driver, which will give you peace of mind in the event of a sudden problem. You can send simple messages with details of the pick-up point, for example, so there is no need to worry about arriving at the pick-up point a little late and there being no taxi waiting for you. <2. Smart. Pay quickly> Register your credit card (VISA/MasterCard/JCB/AMEX/Diners) beforehand to make getting off the taxi smoother, without the need to hurriedly pull out your cash or your card. S.RIDE Wallet is a convenient option for taxis picked up on the street or from a taxi rank (*more taxis are being added all the time). Simply by using the app to scan the QR code displayed on the tablet in the back seat, you can pay online, in the same way as the taxi dispatch, and hop out of the taxi as soon as you reach your destination. You can also issue usage statements from the ride history on the app, so there is no need to worry even if you lose your usage statement. <3. Speedy. Taxi dispatched quickly> The taxi closest to your location, from one of Tokyo’s largest taxi networks, will be dispatched to pick you up. You will be able to get to your destination smoothly, without wasting time. [Areas Covered] The following areas are supported by the app: Tokyo’s 23 wards, Musashino City, Mitaka City, Nishi Tokyo City, Tachikawa City, Tama City, Inagi City, Akishima City(limited areas), Kunitachi City(limited areas), Kokubunji City(limited areas), Yokohama City (Nishi Ward, Naka Ward, and Minami Ward), and Nagoya City. [Partner Taxi Companies] This app is partnered with GREEN CAB, Kokusai motorcars, Kotobuki Kotsu, Daiwa Motor Transportation, Checker Cab, Greater Tokyo Privately Owned Taxi Co-operative Society, and MEITETSU TAXI HOLDINGS. [Precautions for Use of the App] ・Use the app in a location with good reception. ・The GPS location and push notification functions on your device must be turned on when using the app. ・Please be advised that depending on the weather, road conditions, and taxi patronage conditions, it may not be possible to dispatch a vehicle to your location. ・Estimated arrival times are calculated at the time of order and may change due to traffic conditions, etc. ・When ordering a taxi through the S.RIDE app, a pick-up surcharge will be added to your fare according to the individual company’s Terms of Services, in the same way as when ordering a taxi by telephone. ・Please be advised that it may not be possible to dispatch a taxi to areas where taxi dispatches are prohibited. ・There may be some limitations on the functions provided by individual taxi companies. Such limitations may include not accepting online payment, or being unable to input messages or destination after the vehicle has been dispatched.

About

JAL Lounge+

Enhance your airport lounge experience with real-time status updates, in-seat food ordering, and helpful maps. Get notified when services like shower rooms become available.

Highlights
  • Lounge status updates
  • In-seat food ordering
  • Shower room booking notifications
  • Seasonal wine selection information
  • In-lounge and gate maps
Features
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JAL Lounge+ is an app to provide customers with a safe and comfortable stay at JAL First Class Lounge at Haneda and Narita International Airport. ※This app has been developed for joint demonstration experiments by Japan Airlines Co.,Ltd.,and NRI digital, Ltd. =Main functions= ◆ Current Lounge Status You can check the lounge congestion of the “JAL First Class Lounge” and “SAKURA Lounge”. ◆ Food Order You can order your food from the comfort of your seat using this app. Make the food selection and place the order. When the food is ready, lounge staff will deliver directly to the table. Service may vary from the lounges. ◆ Shower Room Booking You can book a shower room. When the shower room becomes available, we will send notifications to your mobile device. * Currently, Shower room booking from the app is not available. If you would like to use the shower, please contact our reception staff. ◆ Dining Information about "JAL Wine Advisor Motohiro Okoshi" who selects "Seasonal Wine Selection". ◆ Map A map inside the lounge and a map from the lounge to the boarding gate are displayed.

Screenshots

S.RIDE3 screens
JAL Lounge+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S.RIDE at 4.9 against JAL Lounge+'s 1.7. S.RIDE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (481 vs 16). JAL Lounge+'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S.RIDE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.RIDE has 481 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of S.RIDE's written reviews are positive against 32% of JAL Lounge+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, JAL Lounge+ every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
S.RIDE versus JAL Lounge+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.RIDEJAL Lounge+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (481 ratings) — better1.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings481 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.RIDE Inc.JAL Brand Communications Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

S.RIDE

All ratings481 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative48.5%

JAL Lounge+

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative57.9%

In-app purchases

None

S.RIDE

No in-app purchases

None

JAL Lounge+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S.RIDE free?
S.RIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JAL Lounge+ free?
JAL Lounge+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, S.RIDE or JAL Lounge+?
S.RIDE is rated higher. S.RIDE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 481 ratings, while JAL Lounge+ averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.
Do S.RIDE or JAL Lounge+ have ads?
Neither S.RIDE nor JAL Lounge+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.RIDE or JAL Lounge+?
S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and JAL Lounge+ every 23 months. Most recently, S.RIDE was updated on November 6, 2026 and JAL Lounge+ on November 3, 2026.

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