Comparison

LED Message Board vs ShinkansenView

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

Head to head
About

LED Message Board

Transform your phone into a vibrant LED display. Type any message and present it full-screen in a clear, electronic signboard style. Ideal for events, cheering, or store displays, with customizable text and background colors.

Highlights
  • Full-screen LED display
  • Customizable text colors
  • Customizable background colors
  • Electronic signboard style
  • Ideal for events and displays
Features
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LED Message Board turns your smartphone into a bright and eye-catching LED display. Simply type your message and show it full-screen with a clear, electronic signboard style. Perfect for events, cheering, live shows, meeting points, or store displays. Customize text and background colors to create your own unique message board.

About

ShinkansenView

Visualize Shinkansen train positions on a map in near real-time. Access detailed train information, view timetables, and filter by route. Supports multiple languages and allows for custom time simulations.

Highlights
  • Near real-time map display
  • Detailed train information
  • Real-time timetables
  • Multilingual support
  • Route filtering
  • Customizable time simulation
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

LED Message Board1 screens
ShinkansenView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LED Message Board at none against ShinkansenView's 1. LED Message Board also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ShinkansenView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LED Message Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Message Board ships an update every 3 weeks, ShinkansenView fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LED Message Board versus ShinkansenView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED Message BoardShinkansenView
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertaishin miyamotoYUUSUKE HARASAWA

Customer experience

LED Message Board

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShinkansenView

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LED Message Board

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShinkansenView

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is LED Message Board free?
LED Message Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShinkansenView free?
ShinkansenView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LED Message Board or ShinkansenView have ads?
Both LED Message Board and ShinkansenView show ads.
Which is updated more often, LED Message Board or ShinkansenView?
LED Message Board ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShinkansenView fortnightly. Most recently, LED Message Board was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShinkansenView on November 6, 2026.

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