KYOTO Transit Planner vs Sta.Navi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KYOTO Transit Planner
Easily plan train, bus, and walking routes in Kyoto. Get real-time transit information, fares, and travel times. Discover local events and facilities with integrated maps and timetables.
- Route search for train, bus, and walking
- Real-time transit and fare information
- Timetable search for stations and bus stops
- Event and facility search with map display
- Station maps and transfer details
- Links to Kyoto tourist information
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KYOTO Transit Planner is a free App that allows you to easily check the best routes, fares and travel times for train, bus and walking routes in Kyoto by simply entering the starting point and destination. From the route search results, it also queries location and transit information about the buses that are actually running. ■Route Search Function Search for routes including train and bus transfers in Kyoto and find travel times and fares. Search by station or bus stop name for starting point and destination, and by entering the name of the facility, and also nearest search linked to location data. View transfer information for the last and first trains. Specify a transit point. Shows detailed information, even how to get to the transfer point. View station maps. View connections on buses that are in service. You can switch between text and map display to view the route search results. Route search results include time information and station maps. ■Timetable Search View information about stations and bus stops in Kyoto. Easily switch between weekdays, Saturdays and holidays. ■Events Search for events in Kyoto from the calendar. ■Facility Search Search for information on facilities. Supports fuzzy search and map display. View detailed information from the facility information list. With a single click, you can set the starting point and destination of the route search from the facility information. ■Links to Kyoto information websites Links to tourist information websites for the Kyoto area (operated by the DMO). Woodland Kyoto Kyoto by the Sea Kyoto Tea Country Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
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 rating: Sta.Navi at 2.3 against KYOTO Transit Planner's 1.8. KYOTO Transit Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sta.Navi holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of KYOTO Transit Planner's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sta.Navi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KYOTO Transit Planner | Sta.Navi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorudan Co.,Ltd. | JR East Consultants Company |
Customer experience
KYOTO Transit Planner
Sta.Navi
In-app purchases
KYOTO Transit Planner
No in-app purchases
Sta.Navi
No in-app purchases
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