Sta.Navi vs zatsunavi
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.
zatsunavi
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zatsunavi(ざつナビ)は、「だいたいの方向」で目的地へ向かう、シンプルな徒歩ナビです。 細かい道順ではなく、目的地の「方向」と「距離」だけを示します。地図とにらめっこせず、矢印の向くまま気ままに歩けます。 ■ 特長 ・行き先を入力すると、矢印(コンパス)が目的地の方向を指します ・残りの距離をリアルタイム表示 ・方向がずれたら「右です」「左です」と音声+振動でお知らせ ・目的地に近づくと「もう着いたよ」と音声でお知らせ ・画面をタップすると、現在地と目的地の地図も表示 ■ Apple Watch 対応 ・iPhone で行き先を入力 → Apple Watch に送って手元でナビ ・Apple Watch だけでもナビできます ・歩いている間、手首を下げても案内を継続します ■ こんなときに ・初めての街や観光地で「方向感覚」だけ欲しいとき ・細かい経路より、ざっくり目的地へ向かいたいとき ・散歩・ウォーキングのお供に ※ 本アプリは方向と距離を示すもので、ターンバイターンの経路案内(曲がる指示)は行いません。実際に通行できる道・交通規則・安全を必ず優先してご利用ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sta.Navi at 14.0 against zatsunavi's 17.0. 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
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, zatsunavi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sta.Navi | zatsunavi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JR East Consultants Company | BeeKnowledgeDesign,Inc. |
In-app purchases
Sta.Navi
No in-app purchases
zatsunavi
No in-app purchases
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