Comparison

Tokyo Metro Subway Map vs Sta.Navi

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

Head to head
About

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Navigate Tokyo's extensive metro system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, offline journey planning, and step-by-step directions to help you reach any destination efficiently. Save your favorite routes and access them quickly.

Highlights
  • Interactive subway maps
  • Offline journey planning
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • Station search
  • Multi-language support
  • Save favorite routes
Features
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Tokyo Metro Subway is the navigation app that makes traveling by Tokyo Metro public transport in Tokyo simple From the Tokyo Tower to the Sensō-ji Temple, cheering on the Yomiuri Giants or rooting for FC Tokyo, whether you’re a Tokyo native on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from Narita International Airport, we’ll show you the best way to get where you’re going in Tokyo. We make riding the metro easy. You’ll be a PASMO tapping pro in no time Tap, tap, tap! Pan and zoom your way across Tokyo with ease using our simple, interactive maps. We’ll even show your route on the map Plan journeys, sharpish Search for stations and find your way using the world’s fastest route planner No internet? No problem Maps and journey planning even work offline Regular map updates Auto-magic updates keep our maps always up-to-date and box fresh Every step of the way A step-by-step guide means you’ll never get lost again Multi-language support Spot what you’re looking for quicker with both English and Japanese station names right there on the map Save your faves From finding your way back home to taking the stress out of commuting and all the places in between. Your personal Shortcuts are never more than a swipe away Tokyo Premium features: An ad-free experience Proper VIP treatment, with no ads, ever Priority support Problem with the app? We’ll be there to help you out We’re the world's number one for public transport apps. Check out our world-famous Tube Map London, New York Subway Map, and Paris Metro Map apps today Visiting Seoul, Beijing, or Singapore soon? We’ve got you covered there, too. Take our apps with you, just search Mapway on the App Store Tokyo Premium available as an in-app subscription: monthly. Prices may vary by location. Cancel at any time, for any reason. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of your chosen price tier. Subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings in your iTunes Account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://mapway.ai/mapwaytokyoios/privacy Terms of use: https://mapway.ai/mapwaytokyoios/terms

About

Sta.Navi

Navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments with detailed maps, real-time information, and personalized routing. Find shops, facilities, and even disaster information with advanced indoor positioning and barrier-free options.

Highlights
  • Indoor positioning
  • Real-time facility information
  • Barrier-free route planning
  • Indoor-priority routes
  • 3D map navigation
  • Disaster information
Features
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Launched at Tokyo Sta. in August 2020, "TOKYO STATION NAVI" celebrates its 5th anniversary. With your support, we are rebranding to "Sta.Navi" and expanding nationwide. Basic Features of the App 1. Map Display and Search Function: Display shops and facilities in stations and towns on layered 2D maps (2.5D maps) and 3D maps. You can find the location of your desired shop or facility using keyword or category search. 2. Indoor Positioning: Even indoors or underground where GPS doesn't work, you can determine your location. Search results are displayed in order of proximity, allowing you to find the nearest shop or facility. Note that positioning accuracy may vary depending on the environment. 3. Pre-Route Check: You can specify departure and destination points on the map to check the movement route within the area, even if you are not on-site. 4. Real-Time Information: Check real-time availability information for some shops, coin lockers, and restrooms. 5. Barrier-Free Routes: Display barrier-free routes with elevators and ramps for wheelchair users, stroller users, and those with suitcases. 6. Indoor Priority Comfortable Routes: Prioritize indoor routes to avoid rain, heat, or snow, providing suitable routes for those who prefer indoor paths. 7. Favorites and My Spots: Register your favorite shops or locations like coin lockers where you left your luggage or meeting spots with friends as "My Spots" to use Sta.Navi as your personalized navigation tool. 8. 3D Map Navigation: Use walkthrough navigation, AR navigation, and VR features to check movement routes. 9. Advertisement Information: Provide information on deals and events in the area through banner ads, pop-up ads, and map bubble ads. 10. Notification Function: By allowing notifications from the app, you can receive information on events and coupons in the area, ensuring you don't miss out on deals and enhancing your activities in stations and towns. 11. SNS Integration: Access the latest information by linking to various SNS and web pages related to stations and commercial facilities. 12. Real-Time Information Updates and Use of Open Data: Collaborate with facility managers participating in Sta.Navi to update store, facility, and map information in real-time as much as possible, providing the latest information. Additionally, actively use open data created by national and local governments to create maps and route data, achieving more accurate and reliable navigation. 13. Disaster Information: Sta.Navi also includes evacuation facilities and disaster information. It provides information on evacuation sites, evacuation routes, and emergency contacts, supporting user safety. This makes the app useful not only for daily movement but also in emergencies. 14. Multilingual Support: Supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Screenshots

Tokyo Metro Subway Map4 screens
Sta.Navi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tokyo Metro Subway Map at 4.6 against Sta.Navi's 2.3. Tokyo Metro Subway Map also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 21%) and ratings volume (450 vs 3). Sta.Navi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Tokyo Metro Subway Map sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sta.Navi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tokyo Metro Subway Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tokyo Metro Subway Map has 450 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Tokyo Metro Subway Map's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sta.Navi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokyo Metro Subway Map ships an update every 6 months, Sta.Navi every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tokyo Metro Subway Map versus Sta.Navi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyo Metro Subway MapSta.Navi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (450 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings450 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.JR East Consultants Company

Customer experience

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

All ratings448 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.2%

Sta.Navi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.4%

Bugs and requests

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missing Kuhombutsu Station
  • Missing JR stations and lines
  • Incorrect station names
  • Inaccurate route information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Japanese character
  • Add JR lines
  • Add more lines
  • Add ticket information

Sta.Navi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Subscriptions13
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
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  • Unlimited Access$2.491 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly + Free Trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
None

Sta.Navi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tokyo Metro Subway Map free?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sta.Navi free?
Sta.Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tokyo Metro Subway Map or Sta.Navi?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map is rated higher. Tokyo Metro Subway Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while Sta.Navi averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Tokyo Metro Subway Map or Sta.Navi have ads?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map shows ads; Sta.Navi does not.
Which is updated more often, Tokyo Metro Subway Map or Sta.Navi?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map ships an update every 6 months, and Sta.Navi every 2 months. Most recently, Tokyo Metro Subway Map was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sta.Navi on October 29, 2026.

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