Split Flap Mobile vs matatabi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Split Flap Mobile
Experience the nostalgic charm of a split-flap display on your mobile device. Customize timetables and use your own images for departure boards, bringing a classic visual element to your phone.
- Split-flap display simulation
- Customizable timetables
- Use personal images for departure boards
- Nostalgic visual experience
- Offline play
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Split-Flap Display was often seen at train stations and airports. However, they have been replaced by electronic bulletin boards, and we have less opportunities to see them. Please play with Split-Flap Display in your phone to your heart's content. Also, you can edit the timetables and use your images for the departure boards.
matatabi
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As a cat, you set off on a journey to collect album memories. With a timetable synced to the real world, you ride trains and ferries, traveling all across Japan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: matatabi at none against Split Flap Mobile's 1. matatabi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, device support 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. Split Flap Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. matatabi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Split Flap Mobile ships an update every 4 months, matatabi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Split Flap Mobile | matatabi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eiji Shimada | Kaharu Fukushima |
In-app purchases
Split Flap Mobile
- Remove Ads$0.99
matatabi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Split Flap Mobile free?
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Do Split Flap Mobile or matatabi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Split Flap Mobile or matatabi?
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