Comparison

GPS Analytics Viewer vs ShinkansenView

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

Head to head
About

GPS Analytics Viewer

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Diese App ist ein optionales Werkzeug für das Softwarepaket GPS-Analytics. Mit der App sehen Sie die aktuellen Standorte von (anderweitig) erfassten Geräten auch auf dem iPhone. FUNKTIONEN + Anzeige aller Geräte + Anzeige einzelner Standortbereiche + Anzeige von individuellen Infos zum Gerät (Name, Datum, Uhrzeit) + Echtzeit-Aktualisierung der angezeigten oder aller Standorte VORRAUSSETZUNGEN + freigeschaltetes Kundenkonto bei GPS-Analytics

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ShinkansenView

Features
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Know the "now" of the Shinkansen on a map! ShinkansenView displays approximate train positions based on standard timetables. Tap a train to see its timetable. Perfect for travelers and railway fans! [Main Features] - Near real-time map display: Check Shinkansen trains across Japan in near real time, color-coded by type. - Detailed train info: Tap an icon for train name, number, current status, next station, etc. - Real-time timetable: View all stops and scheduled times to see where the train is running or stopping now. - Multilingual support: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, with easy in-app switching. - Route filter: Choose lines like Tokaido, Sanyo, Tohoku, Hokuriku, etc. - Customizable time: Set any date/time to simulate past or future operations. - Easy operation: Intuitive interface; search trains from a list and see their location on the map instantly. [Recommended For] - Shinkansen trip or business travel planners - Railway fans wanting more than basic transfer info - Overseas visitors curious about Japan’s rail system - Families who want to enjoy Shinkansen with kids Experience a more convenient, more exciting Shinkansen journey with ShinkansenView! Download now and feel the dynamism of Japan’s main artery! *Note: Position/timetable data is calculated from public timetables and may differ from actual operation. Delay info not supported.*

Screenshots

GPS Analytics Viewer4 screens
ShinkansenView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShinkansenView at monthly against GPS Analytics Viewer's every 4 months. GPS Analytics Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

GPS Analytics Viewer ships an update every 4 months, ShinkansenView monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GPS Analytics Viewer versus ShinkansenView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Analytics ViewerShinkansenView
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuediger BrodhageYUUSUKE HARASAWA

In-app purchases

None

GPS Analytics Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

ShinkansenView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Analytics Viewer free?
GPS Analytics Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShinkansenView free?
ShinkansenView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Analytics Viewer or ShinkansenView have ads?
Neither GPS Analytics Viewer nor ShinkansenView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Analytics Viewer or ShinkansenView?
GPS Analytics Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and ShinkansenView monthly. Most recently, GPS Analytics Viewer was updated on September 10, 2026 and ShinkansenView on September 19, 2026.

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