This Station vs JIHASEOM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
This Station
Navigate Korean subways with real-time train tracking and timely alerts. Get notified before your stop, when to board, and preview approaching transfer trains. Save frequent routes for quick access.
- Real-time train and station guidance
- Arrival and departure alerts
- Boarding and transfer assistance
- Saved frequent routes
- Multi-language support
- Home-screen widgets
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This Station makes subway travel in Korea easier, especially when the train is crowded or the onboard display is hard to see. Choose your destination and follow your train's location in real time. This Station can notify you as you pass stations, before your stop, and when it is time to get off. Save frequent commute routes for faster access and preview trains approaching transfer stations. Key features: - Real-time train and station guidance - Alerts before and at your destination - Boarding and transfer guidance - Saved work, home, and frequent routes - Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese interface - Home-screen widgets and supported lock-screen experiences Supported services currently include Seoul Subway Lines 1–9, Gyeongchun, Gyeongui–Jungang, Airport Railroad, Shinbundang, Suin–Bundang, Ui–Sinseol, Seohae, Gyeonggang, Sillim, and GTX-A. Availability depends on real-time data provided by each transit operator. Location permission is used to help identify a nearby departure station. Notification permission is used for station and arrival alerts. Subscriptions: - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Support: hoice.official@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
JIHASEOM
Never miss your subway stop again with this dynamic island and lock screen notification app. It tracks your train's progress, providing vibration alerts before your stop and for arrivals. It also offers seamless transfer guidance and optimized commute features.
- Dynamic island and lock screen notifications
- Vibration alerts for stops
- Real-time train tracking without location permission
- Transfer guidance
- Commute optimization
- Favorite route saving
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JIHASEOM follows subway journeys in South Korea and shows upcoming stops and estimated arrival times on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Choose your departure station, destination and train, then keep an eye on your journey while using other apps. Dynamic Island requires a compatible iPhone; Live Activities are also available on the Lock Screen. ■ Guidance without GPS tracking Public real-time train data and timetables power get-off and transfer guidance. No device location permission, account or sign-in is required. Get vibration alerts before your stop and optional headphone voice guidance during a journey. ■ Maps, widgets and everyday journeys Explore subway maps, save frequent routes, set commute reminders and share an arrival-time link. The station sign widget lets you browse neighboring stations and check trains in both directions. Tap the sign to plan a journey from that station. ■ Your own pixel-art platform Choose platform themes and trains. One-time cosmetic purchases remain yours permanently. A limited-time platform appears on the default theme during the event; other selected themes stay unchanged. All journey guidance is available without a purchase. ■ Coverage and languages Subway guidance is available in South Korea: the Seoul metropolitan area, Busan/Ulsan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Choose your region in Settings. Some lines use real-time data; others use timetables. Information may be delayed or differ from actual service. Timetable estimates are not live train tracking. The app supports Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, Filipino and Mongolian. Station names without a translation may appear in English. ■ Theme Pass Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription to use all customization items while subscribed. The purchase screen shows the price and any eligible offer. There is no free trial. Individually purchased items remain yours after the subscription ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Support: https://jihaseom.app/ Privacy policy: https://jihaseom.app/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ In supported storefronts, a 7-day Theme Pass also unlocks all customization for seven days without automatic renewal. Available plans and prices are shown on the purchase screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: JIHASEOM at free against This Station's freemium. JIHASEOM also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). This Station's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. This Station sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JIHASEOM sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
This Station ships an update weekly, JIHASEOM every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | This Station | JIHASEOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews — better | 78.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHANG SU KIM | CHANYOUNG PARK |
Customer experience
This Station
JIHASEOM
In-app purchases
This Station
- 이번정거장 프리미엄$0.991 Month
- 이번정거장 프리미엄$14.991 Year
JIHASEOM
- Theme Pass (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Theme Pass (Yearly)$11.991 Year
- Shark Train$0.99
- Silver Train$0.99
- 레트로 열차$0.99
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