Comparison

S.RIDE vs パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)

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

Head to head
About

S.RIDE

This app simplifies hailing taxis in Tokyo and surrounding areas. With a single swipe, you can summon the nearest available taxi from a large network. Enjoy cashless payments and easy communication with drivers for a more comfortable and efficient travel experience.

Highlights
  • One-swipe taxi hailing
  • Automatic pick-up point adjustment
  • Estimated dispatch time display
  • Simple driver messaging
  • Cashless credit card payments
  • QR code in-car payment option
  • Ride history and statements
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

パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)

This app is the official application by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Japanese nationals living abroad to electronically apply for passports. It provides features for capturing passport details, taking personal photos, and linking with the online passport application system. To use the app, users must launch it from the online system and have submitted their residence information.

Features
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本アプリは、海外在留邦人がパスポートを電子申請する際に、「券面撮影・旅券ICチップ読み取り」「本人写真撮影」「自署写真撮影」の3つの機能を提供する外務省公式アプリです。ブラウザの海外旅券電子申請システムと連動して動作するアプリのため、本アプリを単体で起動してもエラーが表示されて動作しません。本アプリを使用するためには、オンライン在留届に登録している必要があります。 「海外旅券電子申請システム」からの起動をお願いします。本アプリをiPhoneのホーム画面から起動した場合はエラーが表示されて動作しません。 在留届の提出は、外国に住所または居所を定めて3ヶ月以上滞在する方にご提出いただいておりますが、3ヶ月未満の在留邦人の方でも電子申請を利用される場合には、在留届を提出の上、登録される必要があります。 オンライン在留届(ORRネット)のリンク https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html 【使用方法】 ① PCまたはiPhoneのブラウザでオンライン在留届にログインし、「海外旅券電子申請システム」にアクセスします。 ② 「本人確認、顔写真・所持人自署の登録」メニューの「二次元コードを読み取り、アプリを起動」をクリックします。 ③ PCのブラウザに表示された二次元コードをiPhoneで読み取るか、iPhoneのブラウザでリンクをタップするとアプリが起動します。 ④ 券面撮影・旅券ICチップ読み取り、本人写真撮影、自署写真撮影が終わったら、アプリを閉じてブラウザで申請内容の入力を続けます。 ※本アプリで撮影した写真は、暗号化されて外務省の旅券発給システムに送信されます。 ※本アプリで撮影した写真はiPhoneのカメラライブラリに保存されます。 ※本アプリの利用は無料ですが、通信に要する費用(データ通信料等)は、ユーザの負担となります。 ■動作環境 iOS 13 以上

Screenshots

S.RIDE3 screens
パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S.RIDE at 4.9 against パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)'s 1.3. S.RIDE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 8%). パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 472 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of S.RIDE's written reviews are positive against 8% of パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
S.RIDE versus パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.RIDEパスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (472 ratings) — better1.3 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better8.1% of reviews
Number of ratings472 — better196
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.RIDE Inc.MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Customer experience

S.RIDE

All ratings464 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)

All ratings186 ratings
Positive5.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative91.9%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

S.RIDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to read passport IC chips
  • Repeated requests to re-take photos and re-upload documents
  • Frequent crashes and errors on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change language and region settings within the app
  • Simplified and streamlined application flow
  • Improved error handling and messaging
  • Live photo capture functionality within the app

In-app purchases

None

S.RIDE

No in-app purchases

None

パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S.RIDE free?
S.RIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) free?
パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, S.RIDE or パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)?
S.RIDE is rated higher. S.RIDE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) averages 1.3 from 196 ratings.
Do S.RIDE or パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) have ads?
Neither S.RIDE nor パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.RIDE or パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用)?
S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) every 6 months. Most recently, S.RIDE was updated on October 29, 2026 and パスポート申請(海外在留邦人用) on October 27, 2026.

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