Picerillo vs ShinkansenView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Picerillo
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The perfect tool to organize your shopping. - All your products classified by category. - Your list automatically sorts for each shop. - Save all your tickets. - Share your list with members of your home. - Statistics of your purchases. - Available on your Apple Watch. Make your shopping more efficient with Picerillo! Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Near real-time map display
- Detailed train information
- Real-time timetable view
- Multilingual support
- Route filtering
- Time simulation
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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.*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Picerillo at none against ShinkansenView's shown. ShinkansenView's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Picerillo ships an update every 4 months, ShinkansenView monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Picerillo | ShinkansenView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Pecharroman | YUUSUKE HARASAWA |
In-app purchases
Picerillo
No in-app purchases
ShinkansenView
No in-app purchases
Questions
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