Comparison

Sta.Navi vs TokyoBusStop

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

Head to head
About

Sta.Navi

Navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments with detailed maps, real-time information, and personalized routing. Find shops, facilities, and even disaster information with advanced indoor positioning and barrier-free options.

Highlights
  • Indoor positioning
  • Real-time facility information
  • Barrier-free route planning
  • Indoor-priority routes
  • 3D map navigation
  • Disaster information
Features
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Launched at Tokyo Sta. in August 2020, "TOKYO STATION NAVI" celebrates its 5th anniversary. With your support, we are rebranding to "Sta.Navi" and expanding nationwide. Basic Features of the App 1. Map Display and Search Function: Display shops and facilities in stations and towns on layered 2D maps (2.5D maps) and 3D maps. You can find the location of your desired shop or facility using keyword or category search. 2. Indoor Positioning: Even indoors or underground where GPS doesn't work, you can determine your location. Search results are displayed in order of proximity, allowing you to find the nearest shop or facility. Note that positioning accuracy may vary depending on the environment. 3. Pre-Route Check: You can specify departure and destination points on the map to check the movement route within the area, even if you are not on-site. 4. Real-Time Information: Check real-time availability information for some shops, coin lockers, and restrooms. 5. Barrier-Free Routes: Display barrier-free routes with elevators and ramps for wheelchair users, stroller users, and those with suitcases. 6. Indoor Priority Comfortable Routes: Prioritize indoor routes to avoid rain, heat, or snow, providing suitable routes for those who prefer indoor paths. 7. Favorites and My Spots: Register your favorite shops or locations like coin lockers where you left your luggage or meeting spots with friends as "My Spots" to use Sta.Navi as your personalized navigation tool. 8. 3D Map Navigation: Use walkthrough navigation, AR navigation, and VR features to check movement routes. 9. Advertisement Information: Provide information on deals and events in the area through banner ads, pop-up ads, and map bubble ads. 10. Notification Function: By allowing notifications from the app, you can receive information on events and coupons in the area, ensuring you don't miss out on deals and enhancing your activities in stations and towns. 11. SNS Integration: Access the latest information by linking to various SNS and web pages related to stations and commercial facilities. 12. Real-Time Information Updates and Use of Open Data: Collaborate with facility managers participating in Sta.Navi to update store, facility, and map information in real-time as much as possible, providing the latest information. Additionally, actively use open data created by national and local governments to create maps and route data, achieving more accurate and reliable navigation. 13. Disaster Information: Sta.Navi also includes evacuation facilities and disaster information. It provides information on evacuation sites, evacuation routes, and emergency contacts, supporting user safety. This makes the app useful not only for daily movement but also in emergencies. 14. Multilingual Support: Supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

About

TokyoBusStop

Features
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Search for bus routes in the Tokyo area by map, bus stop name, and current location. It houses 12,000 bus stops and 4,800 route information. -Search from map By tapping the bus stop pin on the map, you can check the route and a list of bus stops passing through. -Search by bus stop name You can narrow down the bus stop name by character search and check the route and a list of bus stops passing through. -Search from running bus You can check the list of routes and transit bus stops by specifying the running bus that is updated every 30 seconds. (Toei bus only) -Search from current location You can search nearby bus stops from your current location using GPS. You can specify a linear distance of 100 meters, 300 meters, 500 meters, or within 1 km from your current location. -Get stamp When using GPS, if you get close to the bus stop within 20 meters, you will automatically get the bus stop stamp. The acquired stamp can be viewed monthly. The bus information used in this application is provided by the Public Transportation Open Data Center. (Data as of April 24, 2020) Please note that the data is not always accurate and complete. Please note that long-term use of GPS consumes a lot of battery power.

Screenshots

Sta.Navi4 screens
TokyoBusStop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TokyoBusStop at every 2 weeks against Sta.Navi's every 2 months. 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

Sta.Navi ships an update every 2 months, TokyoBusStop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sta.Navi versus TokyoBusStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSta.NaviTokyoBusStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJR East Consultants CompanyMAKOTO SASAKI

In-app purchases

None

Sta.Navi

No in-app purchases

None

TokyoBusStop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sta.Navi free?
Sta.Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TokyoBusStop free?
TokyoBusStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sta.Navi or TokyoBusStop have ads?
Neither Sta.Navi nor TokyoBusStop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sta.Navi or TokyoBusStop?
Sta.Navi ships an update every 2 months, and TokyoBusStop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sta.Navi was updated on October 19, 2026 and TokyoBusStop on September 30, 2026.

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