# Tokyo Metro Subway Map vs Sta.Navi

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tokyo Metro Subway Map | Sta.Navi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-metro-subway-map/id470842144/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stanavi/id1495933332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **450** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) | [JR East Consultants Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/722074587) |

## What reviewers say

### Tokyo Metro Subway Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-metro-subway-map/id470842144)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly + Free Trial | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app and totally useful
- 👍 Fantastic app, easy to read, saves a lot of stress when travelling alone
- 👍 Works well and helps me learn the subway system
- 👍 Very useful tool for travellers
- 👍 Realizable, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of advertisement, spam
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Very Confusin
- 🐛 Causes the iPhone to freeze
- 🐛 Not good for Tokyo subway

**Reported bugs**

- Missing Kuhombutsu Station
- Missing JR stations and lines
- Incorrect station names
- Inaccurate route information

**Requested features**

- Add Japanese character
- Add JR lines
- Add more lines
- Add ticket information


### Sta.Navi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stanavi/id1495933332)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*