Comparison

YYサイレンアラート vs ShinkansenView

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

Head to head
About

YYサイレンアラート

This utility app visualizes important sounds like sirens and alarms, alerting users through visual cues and vibrations. It helps individuals who have difficulty hearing these sounds or want to be more aware of their auditory environment. The app detects various sounds, from emergency vehicles to everyday noises.

Highlights
  • Visualizes siren sounds
  • Alerts via display and vibration
  • Detects emergency vehicle sounds
  • Recognizes car horns and bicycle bells
  • Identifies fire alarms and intercoms
  • Visualizes speech, music, and breaking glass sounds
Features
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■「YYサイレンアラート」はこんな方にオススメです ・「サイレン音」が聞き取りづらい方 ・周囲の音の大きさが気になる方 ・周囲の音の情報を可視化したい方 ■検出できる音 ・表示と振動でお知らせする音  サイレン、救急車、消防車、パトカー、車のクラクション、自転車のベル、火災報知器、インターフォン ・表示のみでお知らせする音  話し声、歌声、音楽、悲鳴、叫び声、ガラスなどが割れる音、楽器(ギター、ドラム、ピアノ) ※本アプリは、端末のマイクを使って「サイレン音」などを判別します。  検出できない場合があったり、誤って検出する場合があります。  周囲の環境を目視確認するようにしてください。

About

ShinkansenView

Visualize Shinkansen train positions on a map in near real-time. Access detailed train information, view timetables, and filter by route. Supports multiple languages and allows for custom time simulations.

Highlights
  • Near real-time map display
  • Detailed train information
  • Real-time timetables
  • Multilingual support
  • Route filtering
  • Customizable time simulation
Features
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Know the "now" of the Shinkansen on a map! ShinkansenView displays approximate train positions based on standard timetables. Tap a train to see its timetable. Perfect for travelers and railway fans! [Main Features] - Near real-time map display: Check Shinkansen trains across Japan in near real time, color-coded by type. - Detailed train info: Tap an icon for train name, number, current status, next station, etc. - Real-time timetable: View all stops and scheduled times to see where the train is running or stopping now. - Multilingual support: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, with easy in-app switching. - Route filter: Choose lines like Tokaido, Sanyo, Tohoku, Hokuriku, etc. - Customizable time: Set any date/time to simulate past or future operations. - Easy operation: Intuitive interface; search trains from a list and see their location on the map instantly. [Recommended For] - Shinkansen trip or business travel planners - Railway fans wanting more than basic transfer info - Overseas visitors curious about Japan’s rail system - Families who want to enjoy Shinkansen with kids Experience a more convenient, more exciting Shinkansen journey with ShinkansenView! Download now and feel the dynamism of Japan’s main artery! *Note: Position/timetable data is calculated from public timetables and may differ from actual operation. Delay info not supported.*

Screenshots

YYサイレンアラート3 screens
ShinkansenView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShinkansenView at 100% against YYサイレンアラート's 50%. YYサイレンアラート's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. ShinkansenView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YYサイレンアラート asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YYサイレンアラート ships an update monthly, ShinkansenView fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
YYサイレンアラート versus ShinkansenView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYYサイレンアラートShinkansenView
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社エクォス・リサーチYUUSUKE HARASAWA

Customer experience

YYサイレンアラート

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

ShinkansenView

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

YYサイレンアラート

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShinkansenView

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is YYサイレンアラート free?
YYサイレンアラート is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShinkansenView free?
ShinkansenView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YYサイレンアラート or ShinkansenView have ads?
ShinkansenView shows ads; YYサイレンアラート does not.
Which is updated more often, YYサイレンアラート or ShinkansenView?
YYサイレンアラート ships an update monthly, and ShinkansenView fortnightly. Most recently, YYサイレンアラート was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShinkansenView on November 6, 2026.

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