Railway Collector vs Tabimo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Railway Collector
Record and photograph Japanese railroad stations. Access updated rail line data through a subscription service with a free trial. Manage your subscription easily through device settings.
- Log Japanese railroad stations
- Photograph stations
- Subscription for rail line data updates
- One-month free trial
- Receipt restoration for model changes
- Subscription management
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Visit record of the railroad station in Japan can be registered. The photograph of a station can also be taken. This application supports only Japanese. ■Rail line data updates will be provided by subscription. When purchasing the premium function by in-app (Subscriptions Type) billing, please display a list of premium functions and select it. You can try it for free for one month only for the first time for each Apple ID.(You will be charged automatically after one month.)\nTherefore, those who have just downloaded the app or who are already using the app and are purchasing for the first time can update to the latest railway line data for free at least once during the one-month free trial period. You can easily cancel your contract at any time.If you cancel during the free trial period, you can use the functions provided by this subscription until the end date of the free trial period. ●Restoration when changing models If you want to use this function on this device after you change to a new mobile phone or reinstall the application, if you purchase this function with another iOS device, you can use it by performing receipt restoration. (Provided, however, only when you are signed in to the App Store with the same Apple ID) ●Confirmation and cancellation Launch the 'Settings' app from the home screen → Select 'Apple ID, iCloud, Media and Purchase' at the top of the screen → Select 'Subscription' → Select 'Railway Collector'. On the screen opened by this procedure, you can check the timing of the next automatic update and cancel / set the automatic update.After cancellation, you can continue to use your subscription until the expiration date. ●About automatic renewal billing If the automatic renewal is not canceled more than 24 hours before the end date of the period, the contract period will be automatically renewed. You will be charged for automatic renewal within 24 hours of the end of the contract period. ●Precautions ・Those who have been charged cannot cancel the contract by any method other than the above. ・You will be charged via your iTunes account.
Tabimo
Organize group trips from planning to expense splitting. Share itineraries, manage packing lists, and chat with companions. Add photos to preserve memories and use a shared map for planning.
- Shared itinerary planning
- Automatic expense splitting
- Group packing lists
- Real-time group chat
- Photo sharing for memories
- Interactive trip map
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Bring your group trip together in one app. From planning to expense splitting and beyond, everything stays in one place. Add photos to keep memories alive. Invite friends and family with a single link. ▼ What you can do with Tabimo 【Itinerary】 Organize your trip day by day. Record times, locations, and notes to create a shared schedule. Attach photos to your plans to preserve memories (subscriber feature). 【Expense Splitting】 Record who paid for what, and Tabimo automatically calculates who owes whom and how much. Multi-currency support means you can track expenses across international trips with real exchange rates. Mark payments as settled to keep everyone on the same page. 【Packing List】 Organize what you need by category. Check off items to share your progress with the group. Settle questions like "Who's bringing the tent?" right in the app. 【Group Chat】 Message your travel companions in real time. Share photos freely—30 per trip for free, shared across the whole group. Subscribe to send photos without using your free allowance, though you'll have a monthly account-level data cap. Unsend messages and photos anytime. 【Map】(Subscriber feature) Places from your itinerary automatically appear on a map. Add your own pins to mark special spots. Revisit the places you visited and relive those memories. ▼ Perfect for - Planning group trips with friends or family - Splitting travel costs fairly - Keeping trip details organized when planning gets chaotic - Sharing travel memories with your group - International travel with multiple currencies ▼ Subscription (Optional) Make the most of Tabimo with a subscription. Price: ¥200/month (or ¥1,200/year) Free Trial: Enjoy the first 7 days free Subscription benefits: - No ads - Add and view photos for each itinerary item - Send chat photos without using your 30-photo free allowance per trip (with account-level monthly data limits) - Access the map tab to review locations and pins from your itinerary All core features—itineraries, expense splitting, checklists, and chat—are available for free without a subscription. ▼ Security and Privacy Tabimo is a private, invitation-only app. No public feeds, no user discovery—your trip stays between you and your invited group. - Members join only via invitation link - Trip data is shared only within the group - Report inappropriate content using the report feature - Block members who cause trouble - Deleting your account immediately prevents login and future activity Learn more in our Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://tabimo.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://tabimo.pages.dev/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabimo at 100% against Railway Collector's 71%. Tabimo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Railway Collector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and Tabimo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Railway Collector | Tabimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shinichi tanimoto | taishiro honda |
Customer experience
Railway Collector
Tabimo
In-app purchases
Railway Collector
- Route data update right1 Month trial$4.491 Year
- iCloud Drive Backup and Restore$0.99
- Ads no display$0.99
- Release photo storage restriction$0.99
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- Visit record chart analysis$0.99
Tabimo
- Tabimo プレミアム 月額$0.991 Month
- Tabimo プレミアム 年額7 Days trial$6.991 Year









