乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) vs Sta.Navi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ)
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NAVITIME Transit Tokyo Japan is a transfer information app that allows you to easily search for necessary information such as timetables and route information anywhere in Japan, easy to understand route maps, and the locations of boarding areas to transfer smoothly. It supports not only trains, but also provides transfer routes, travel time, and fares for nationwide air travel, city buses, highway buses, ferries, and more. ===================================== 【About Premium Course (paid subscription)】 ■ Rates form Monthly ticket (automatic update): 400 yen (including tax) / month 1-year ticket: 3,000 yen (including tax) / year ■ Details "The agreement to Terms of Use" is necessary for the registration to the premium course. It will be charged to your iTunes account by the registration to the premium course. Monthly ticket uses "Auto Renewable Subscription". Accounting of auto-renewal is done until the end from the 24 hours prior to the effective end of the period. ■ Automatic Update Release method Canceling or setting of auto renewable subscription can be changed in the "Settings"> "Store"> "Apple ID"> "subscription management"> "Auto-update". You can cancel of auto renewable subscription by setting to "turn off the automatic update" from the "Settings" 24-hours or more prior to the effective end of the period. ■ Terms of Use https://touch.navitime.co.jp/touchstorage/html/app/transfer/common/terms.html ■ Privacy Policy https://touch.navitime.co.jp/touchstorage/html/app/transfer/iphone/privacy.html ※ By registration of premium courses, both iPhone and iPad are available. ※ iPad is not supported by "operation information on the diagram route" and "My line of service notification". ※ You can do the release and setting of similar verification and automatic update from iTunes. ※ If you purchase a premium course during the free trial period, the remaining free trial period that was offered will expire. =====================================
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.
- Indoor positioning
- Real-time facility information
- Barrier-free route planning
- Indoor-priority routes
- 3D map navigation
- Disaster information
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) at 76% against Sta.Navi's 21%. 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Sta.Navi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) 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
Both are free to download. 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sta.Navi asks for nothing beyond the download.
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) has 216 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ)'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Sta.Navi's.
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) ships an update every 2 weeks, Sta.Navi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ) | Sta.Navi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (216 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD. | JR East Consultants Company |
Customer experience
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ)
Sta.Navi
Bugs and requests
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ)
Reported bugs
12 issues- Timetable data is old and inaccurate
- App shows communication errors
- Location data sent in background without permission
- Bugs in route calculation leading to detours or excessive transfers
- Transfer times are too short to make connections
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- Delay and cancellation information is not updated or displayed
- App crashes or freezes
- In-app purchases are made accidentally
- Premium invitation notifications persist despite being turned off
- App not working when not connected to Wi-Fi
- Search results are incorrect or misleading
- Error messages when trying to find routes with multiple bus stops of the same name
Requested features
20 requests- Remove English from language list
- Add English version/language option
- Improve accuracy of timetable data
- Consider transfer times more realistically
- Incorporate delay and congestion information
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- Make unsubscribe process clearer and easier
- Offer more route selection criteria (e.g., avoid crowded stations)
- Allow customization of notification times (especially for premium invitations)
- Improve ad experience (less intrusive, easier to close)
- Provide clearer explanations for route suggestions
- Allow users to search for routes without Wi-Fi
- Make paid features more accessible or understandable
- Fix bugs related to communication errors
- Provide better support for bug reporting and resolution
- Allow deletion of purchase history
- Improve search functionality for bus stops with same names
- Make it easier to find transfer information
- Add more route options, including cheapest ones
- Allow users to choose between free and paid features more clearly
- Improve the handling of automatic time resets in search
Sta.Navi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
乗り換えナビタイム(時刻表・運行情報アプリ)
- 乗換NAVITIME Premium Course1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- 乗換NAVITIME Premium Course1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- 乗換NAVITIME プレミアムコース ファミリープラン月額$5.491 Month
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- 乗換NAVITIME プレミアムコース(年間コース)$24.991 Year
- 乗換NAVITIME プレミアムコース ファミリープラン年額$48.991 Year
Sta.Navi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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