Comparison

Japanese Traffic Lights vs Norimono Button

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Traffic Lights

This app simulates Japanese traffic lights for vehicles and pedestrians, offering both LED and incandescent types. Users can customize lighting cycles, control signals manually, and even link two devices via Bluetooth for interactive play or learning.

Highlights
  • Vehicle traffic light simulation (LED/incandescent)
  • Pedestrian traffic light simulation (LED/incandescent)
  • Customizable lighting cycles
  • Manual signal control
  • Bluetooth multiplayer control
  • Flashing yellow/red light support
Features
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"Japanese Traffic Light Simulator T1" is an application that simulates and displays Japanese traffic lights for vehicles and pedestrians on smartphones. Use it for play or learning. For Vehicles: Includes both LED and incandescent types. Simulates basic 3-light signals (blue, yellow, red) and arrow signals (for general vehicles and trams). The lighting cycle can be changed by setting the number of seconds, or manually at any time. Supports flashing yellow and red lights as well. For Pedestrians: Includes both LED and incandescent types. The lighting cycle can also be changed by setting or manually. Traffic lights control can be performed between two smartphones via Bluetooth® communication. The app cannot be used as an actual traffic light.

About

Norimono Button

Features
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Norimono Button is a press-and-play app where you can enjoy the sounds and motion of vehicle and everyday buttons. Play for free with the bus stop button, elevator open and close buttons, railroad crossing, traffic signal, and fire engine. Unlock every other button with a one-time purchase. A parent-focused multiplication check appears before buying. • Press buttons and see and hear them respond • Five free buttons to play with • One purchase unlocks all remaining buttons • No account required • No ads • No data collection or tracking A simple way to enjoy the satisfying buttons found on familiar vehicles and places.

Screenshots

Japanese Traffic Lights4 screens
Norimono Button4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Japanese Traffic Lights at none against Norimono Button's 1. Norimono Button's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Norimono Button sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Japanese Traffic Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Traffic Lights ships an update every 3 months, Norimono Button weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Japanese Traffic Lights versus Norimono Button: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese Traffic LightsNorimono Button
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke AndoYUTAKA INADA

In-app purchases

None

Japanese Traffic Lights

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Norimono Button

One-time1
  • All Buttons$2.99

Questions

Is Japanese Traffic Lights free?
Japanese Traffic Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Norimono Button free?
Norimono Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japanese Traffic Lights or Norimono Button have ads?
Japanese Traffic Lights shows ads; Norimono Button does not.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Traffic Lights or Norimono Button?
Japanese Traffic Lights ships an update every 3 months, and Norimono Button weekly. Most recently, Japanese Traffic Lights was updated on October 9, 2026 and Norimono Button on October 24, 2026.

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