Comparison

Sta.Navi vs マイ方位

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

マイ方位

Features
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行きたい場所、気になるスポットが、どの方位にあるのか?どれだけの距離があるのか?を知ることができます。 8方位、12方位、16方位、24方位の正方位線を引くことができます。 地磁気による偏角も自由に設定することができます。 引越し先や職場の方位が気になる方もぜひお使いください。 方位線マニア、地図マニアの方も必携です。 さらに、Apple Watchとも連携し、自分が今どの方位にいるのか?をリアルタイムに知ることができます。 このアプリを持って自分が好きな方位にお出かけしましょう。

Screenshots

Sta.Navi4 screens
マイ方位4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: マイ方位 at 100% against Sta.Navi's 21%. マイ方位 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, マイ方位 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sta.Navi versus マイ方位: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSta.Naviマイ方位
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJR East Consultants CompanyYasuo Hirooka

Customer experience

Sta.Navi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.4%

マイ方位

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sta.Navi

No in-app purchases

None

マイ方位

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sta.Navi free?
Sta.Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is マイ方位 free?
マイ方位 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sta.Navi or マイ方位 have ads?
Neither Sta.Navi nor マイ方位 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sta.Navi or マイ方位?
Sta.Navi ships an update every 2 months, and マイ方位 every 3 days. Most recently, Sta.Navi was updated on September 23, 2026 and マイ方位 on June 1, 2026.

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