Comparison

S.RIDE vs Sukiba

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 taxi app simplifies hailing and paying for rides 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 smoother travel experience.

Highlights
  • One-swipe taxi hailing
  • Cashless payment options
  • Automatic pick-up point adjustment
  • Estimated dispatch time display
  • Simple in-app messaging with drivers
  • Ride history and usage 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

Sukiba

Features
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Keep only the places you love, on a map of your own. The bar a friend showed you. The park you found on your own. The island you've always wanted to see. sukiba is a simple travel journal where you mark places you want to visit with a heart, and places you've actually been with a star. ■ Want it & Been there Write "I want to go there" in a note, and you'll forget it. Pin it on a map, and you'll remember the next time you're nearby. Once you've actually been, the heart turns into a star. ■ Trails Every step you take becomes a line on the map. Even a quick stop gets recorded — look back later, and the whole day comes back to you. ■ Groups (in-app purchase) Up to 8 people, 8 colors. Whose want-to-go, whose been-there — the color tells you before anyone has to explain. Build one shared map with family or friends. ■ Discover Not sure where to go next in an unfamiliar city? Browse favorite places from around the world by genre or country. Someone else's want-to-go becomes yours. ■ My Lists Organize your saved places back into your own words, whenever you like. Make as many travel notebooks as you want. ■ Conquest Passport The more places you've been, the more prefectures and countries color in on your map — the same feeling as filling a page in a paper passport, every time you travel. Location is private by default. Saved places and trails stay invisible to everyone unless you choose to share them. Background location tracking requires a separate, clear permission. Saved places, trails, photos, and group data can all be permanently deleted by you, anytime, from Settings. The Groups feature is unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase (¥300 / regional equivalent).

Screenshots

S.RIDE3 screens
Sukiba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sukiba at every 4 days against S.RIDE's every 3 weeks. S.RIDE's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Sukiba every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S.RIDE versus Sukiba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.RIDESukiba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (482 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings482 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.RIDE Inc.Ibuki Nagao

In-app purchases

None

S.RIDE

No in-app purchases

None

Sukiba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S.RIDE free?
S.RIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sukiba free?
Sukiba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S.RIDE or Sukiba have ads?
Neither S.RIDE nor Sukiba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.RIDE or Sukiba?
S.RIDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sukiba every 4 days. Most recently, S.RIDE was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sukiba on October 31, 2026.

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