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.
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.
- Indoor positioning
- Real-time facility information
- Barrier-free route planning
- Indoor-priority routes
- 3D map navigation
- Disaster information
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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.
マイ方位
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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。
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Sta.Navi | マイ方位 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JR East Consultants Company | Yasuo Hirooka |
Customer experience
Sta.Navi
マイ方位
In-app purchases
Sta.Navi
No in-app purchases
マイ方位
No in-app purchases









