Comparison

JRD SCAN vs ShinkansenView

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

Head to head
About

JRD SCAN

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JorudanTicket専用のスキャンコードappです。 ユーザーが電子チケットを購入したことを確認し、使用状態を確認するために使用されます。

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ShinkansenView

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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

JRD SCAN3 screens
ShinkansenView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ShinkansenView at 2 against JRD SCAN's —. JRD SCAN's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
JRD SCAN versus ShinkansenView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJRD SCANShinkansenView
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJORUDANYUUSUKE HARASAWA

In-app purchases

None

JRD SCAN

No in-app purchases

None

ShinkansenView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JRD SCAN free?
JRD SCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShinkansenView free?
ShinkansenView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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