Comparison

S.RIDE vs GoTo Pass

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

GoTo Pass

This loyalty program app allows users to earn and redeem points at various hotels, hot springs, and resorts nationwide. Enjoy discounts and exclusive benefits as you progress through membership tiers, making your stays more rewarding.

Highlights
  • Earn and redeem points at diverse facilities
  • Tiered membership with increasing benefits
  • Digital membership card
  • View reservation and point history
  • Easy coupon redemption
  • Access to hotels, hot springs, and resorts
Features
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GoTo Passは、全国グループ施設のホテル、温泉、リゾート施設などがおトクに楽しめるロイヤリティプログラムです。 加盟店でのご利用額に応じてポイントが貯まり、加盟店のご利用・購買の際に、割引を適応いただけます。 ■うれしいがたくさん!GoTo Passアプリ 1.いろいろな施設やシーンでポイントを貯められる・使える 2.使えば使うほどおトク 3.会員ステージがひと目でわかる 4.アプリがそのまま会員証に 5.予約情報もポイント履歴もパッと確認できる 6.クーポンの使用はアプリを出すだけ ■全国のグループ施設で使える! カジュアルからラグシュアリーまで。 ホテルや温泉、リゾートなどの幅広い施設の中から、さまざまな目的やこだわりに合わせてお選びいただけます。 ■どんどんポイントが貯まる会員ステージ ・シルバーステージ 全会員さまシルバー会員からスタート ステージポイント:最大2.00% ・ゴールドステージ 基本ポイントを400pt以上獲得した会員さま ステージポイント:最大2.25% ・プラチナステージ 基本ポイントを1,500pt以上獲得した会員さま ステージポイント:最大2.50% ※ご利用料金(ポイント加算対象売上額)100円につき1ポイント貯まります。1ポイント=1円換算で、次回のご宿泊や館内サービスのお支払いに使えます。 ・プラチナ会員限定特典 ぞんぶんに旅を楽しめるアーリーチェックイン。 ※ご予約時にお申し出ください。また当日の予約状況につき、ご利用いただけない場合がありますので、何卒ご理解ください。

Screenshots

S.RIDE3 screens
GoTo Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S.RIDE at 38% against GoTo Pass's 0%. GoTo Pass's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, GoTo Pass every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S.RIDE versus GoTo Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.RIDEGoTo Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (469 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.RIDE Inc.ICONIA HOSPITALITY K.K.

Customer experience

S.RIDE

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

GoTo Pass

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

S.RIDE

No in-app purchases

None

GoTo Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S.RIDE free?
S.RIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoTo Pass free?
GoTo Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S.RIDE or GoTo Pass have ads?
Neither S.RIDE nor GoTo Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.RIDE or GoTo Pass?
S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoTo Pass every 2 weeks. Most recently, S.RIDE was updated on October 25, 2026 and GoTo Pass on October 25, 2026.

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