S.RIDE vs CyclOcity Toyama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S.RIDE
This taxi app simplifies hailing and paying for rides in Tokyo and surrounding areas. With a single swipe, you can summon the nearest taxi from a large network. Enjoy cashless payments and easy communication with drivers for a comfortable travel experience.
- One-swipe taxi hailing
- Automatic pick-up point adjustment
- Cashless payment via registered credit card
- QR code payment option
- Simple messaging with drivers
- Ride history and usage statements
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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.
CyclOcity Toyama
This app provides 24/7 access to a bike-sharing service for convenient travel around Toyama. It offers an eco-friendly and simple way to get around for errands, commutes, or leisure, encouraging intermodality with public transport.
- 24/7 bike access
- Unlimited trips with subscription
- Convenient station locations
- Eco-friendly transportation
- Easy bike hire and return
- Encourages intermodality
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Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Cyclocity-Toyama enables you to travel freely by day or night. Whether you use the service regularly or just occasionally, you can make an unlimited number of trips over the period of your subscription. Cyclocity-Toyama stations consist of a main terminal and individual racks to which the bikes are attached. Located in busy residential and shopping areas and near public transport, the stations are a simple and quick way to get around for a quick errand, the daily commute to work or getting to your favourite leisure activities. Whether starting a journey, ending a journey, or bridging the gap between two forms of transport, Cyclocity-Toyama encourages intermodality and eco-friendly choices. Simplicity itself to use: it takes only a few minutes to hire or return a bike. Take advantage of the opportunity to leave your car at home!
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Verdict
S.RIDE and CyclOcity Toyama both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CyclOcity Toyama's written reviews are positive against 39% of S.RIDE's. S.RIDE's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for S.RIDE against 5.0 for CyclOcity Toyama. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S.RIDE has 482 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of S.RIDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of CyclOcity Toyama's.
S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, CyclOcity Toyama every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S.RIDE | CyclOcity Toyama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (482 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 482 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S.RIDE Inc. | JCDecaux |
Customer experience
S.RIDE
CyclOcity Toyama
In-app purchases
S.RIDE
No in-app purchases
CyclOcity Toyama
No in-app purchases
Questions
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