Comparison

Suica&PASMOリーダー vs ShinkansenView

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

Head to head
About

Suica&PASMOリーダー

Easily import and save your transportation card usage history to your smartphone. Organize multiple cards with custom names and icons, and export your travel history to CSV for expense reporting. Supports a wide range of Japanese transit and e-money cards.

Highlights
  • Import and save card usage history
  • Register multiple cards
  • Set custom card names and icons
  • Export history to CSV
  • Data backup and sharing
  • Supports various Japanese IC cards
Features
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■主な機能 - カードをかざすだけで利用履歴をスマホに取り込み、保存できます。 - 複数のカードを登録可能。名称やアイコンを設定し、乗車履歴などを整理できます。 - シンプルなUIで、数回タップするだけで履歴をCSV形式でメール送信可能。交通費の精算にも活用できます。 - データのバックアップや複数デバイス間での共有も簡単に行えます。 ■対応カード - 交通系ICカード Suica、PASMO、Kitaca、TOICA、ICOCA、SUGOCA、manaca、PiTaPa、はやかけん、nimoca - 電子マネー nanaco、Edy、WAON ※クレカ一体型(楽天・WAONなど)は複数チップ内蔵のため、かざし方でNFCチップ/クレジットチップがランダムに検出され、複数回かざすと読み取れる場合もあります。 ■開発者について - 「勝@工作室」のアプリをご利用いただきありがとうございます。「早帰り」シリーズの一つとして、より高い顧客満足度を目指して開発しています。 - ご意見・ご要望やバグレポートは、[Twitter](http://twitter.com/hayagaerijp) またはメール (hayagaerijp@gmail.com) にてお気軽にお寄せください。

About

ShinkansenView

Visualize Shinkansen train locations across Japan on a map in near real-time. Access detailed train information, view timetables, and filter routes. Supports multiple languages and allows for time simulation.

Highlights
  • Near real-time map display
  • Detailed train information
  • Real-time timetable view
  • Multilingual support
  • Route filtering
  • 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

Suica&PASMOリーダー4 screens
ShinkansenView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShinkansenView at 100% against Suica&PASMOリーダー's 40%. ShinkansenView also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Suica&PASMOリーダー's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Suica&PASMOリーダー sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShinkansenView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Suica&PASMOリーダー versus ShinkansenView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuica&PASMOリーダーShinkansenView
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesheng DengYUUSUKE HARASAWA

Customer experience

Suica&PASMOリーダー

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

ShinkansenView

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Suica&PASMOリーダー

One-time1
  • (ス)プレミアムに昇格$0.99
None

ShinkansenView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Suica&PASMOリーダー free?
Suica&PASMOリーダー is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShinkansenView free?
ShinkansenView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Suica&PASMOリーダー or ShinkansenView have ads?
Both Suica&PASMOリーダー and ShinkansenView show ads.
Which is updated more often, Suica&PASMOリーダー or ShinkansenView?
Suica&PASMOリーダー ships an update monthly, and ShinkansenView monthly. Most recently, Suica&PASMOリーダー was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShinkansenView on October 24, 2026.

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