Comparison

Japan Travel vs Eircode Finder

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

Head to head
About

Japan Travel

Navigate Japan like a local with comprehensive travel guides, route planning, and offline map searches for transportation, Wi-Fi, and ATMs. Create custom itineraries and discover recommended spots for an enhanced travel experience.

Highlights
  • Travel guides and articles
  • Public transport route search
  • Offline map and spot search
  • Customizable travel planning
  • Itinerary creation and sharing
  • Japan Rail Pass mode
Features
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Japan Travel by NAVITIME is a Japan transit and trip-planning app that helps international visitors navigate Japan stress-free — by train, shinkansen, bus, taxi, ferry and on foot. Pass-aware route search (incl. the JR Pass), 100% bus route coverage including rural areas, travel guides, itineraries that auto-calculate travel times, and shinkansen ticket booking — all in one app, trusted for over 10 years. Key Features [Route Search] Find the best route anywhere in Japan in seconds — shinkansen, JR, subways, local trains, buses, taxis, ferries and flights. Choose from 50+ rail and unlimited-ride passes such as the Japan Rail Pass, JR TOKYO Wide Pass and Tokyo Subway Ticket, and see which legs your pass covers, which cost extra, and what you actually pay. See which car to board and which platform, whether to board a bus at the front or rear and pay when boarding or getting off, a 6-level crowding forecast per leg, and less crowded trains just before or after. Searches factor in real-time train and shinkansen delays and show detours around them. You can also set a slower walking speed for large luggage, or search for routes with fewer stairs, staying dry in the rain, or step-free access. Hold your IC card (Suica, PASMO and more) to your phone to check its balance, and find luggage storage along your route. [AI Camera Guide "Check & Ride"] Not sure the train or bus in front of you is the right one? Photograph the platform departure board or bus destination sign. AI reads the Japanese display instantly and tells you whether it matches the route you searched — no Japanese language skills needed. [Travel Guides & Itineraries] Articles on Tokyo, shinkansen tips, Japan wifi, food and culture by international writers living in Japan — save every spot mentioned with one tap. Pick an itinerary from NAVITIME or other app users, or build your own day-by-day plan by placing spots on the map. Whenever you add or reorder spots, transport, travel and waiting times update automatically, with a running total cost. Invite companions to edit with you. Available in 13 languages, with map labels in 5. [Local Support & Booking] Where or when trains don't run, book a taxi from the map or route details. Check the fare estimate and license plate, and send your driver a preset message — no Japanese needed. Pay in the app and see the amount in your home currency. Get earthquake, tsunami, weather and volcano alerts with shelter search, and buy shinkansen tickets and the NAVITIME eSIM in-app. Hotels, passes and activities are bookable too. [Who It's For] - First-time visitors and solo travelers unsure about Japanese station signs and transfers - Pass holders wanting full value from their rail pass - Travelers with heavy luggage, avoiding stairs, or using a wheelchair - Anyone planning a multi-city or rural trip by train, bus and subway [What You Get] - One photo of a departure board confirms you're on the right train — no Japanese reading needed - 100% bus route coverage reaches rural Japan where trains don't go - Know what your pass covers and what costs extra before you board - Which car, which platform, how crowded — stress-free travel days - Find stations, Japan wifi spots, ATMs, currency exchange and rail maps offline - After the last train, call a taxi and identify it by its license plate [Premium] Upgrade via in-app purchase. - Alternative routes during delays - Voice navigation - Timetables and stop lists - Real-time bus location In short: Japan Travel by NAVITIME is a public transport navigation and trip planning app for visitors to Japan, available in 13 languages. Its AI camera feature, Check & Ride, reads a photo of a platform departure board or bus destination sign and tells you whether the train or bus matches your searched route. Free to download, with an optional premium upgrade.

About

Eircode Finder

Locate any address in Ireland using the national postcode system. This app provides a unique 7-character code for each address, combining an area identifier with a specific address code. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Find any address in Ireland
  • Utilizes the national Eircode system
  • Unique 7-character address codes
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
  • Ad removal subscription available
Features
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Find Any address in Ireland with Our Eircode finder App! Eircode is the national postcode system in Ireland. An Eircode is a unique 7-character code consisting of letters and numbers. Each Eircode consists of a 3-character routing key to identify the area and a 4-character unique identifier for each address. A typical Eircode might read A65 F4E2. This application is compatible with iPhone and iPad. 1 Month Subscription: Only $0.99 per month to remove all ads for 1 month! In case of complaints, please contact us first via. E-mail. gremacorp@gmail.com. Enjoy and blessings! Terms of Service: https://gremacorp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://gremacorp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Japan Travel4 screens
Eircode Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Japan Travel at 50% against Eircode Finder's 0%. Japan Travel also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). Eircode Finder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Japan Travel sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Eircode Finder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Japan Travel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Japan Travel has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Japan Travel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Eircode Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japan Travel ships an update every 4 days, Eircode Finder every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Japan Travel versus Eircode Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan TravelEircode Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD.Grematech Communication

Customer experience

Japan Travel

All ratings2,624 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews681 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative41.1%

Eircode Finder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Japan Travel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iOS 15
  • Login and account issues, including inability to access premium features
  • Incorrect or missing route and schedule information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add offline mode or caching for route planning
  • Improve integration with other travel apps like Google Maps
  • Allow customization of saved routes and itineraries
  • Provide more detailed information on platform numbers and train car assignments

Eircode Finder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Japan Travel

One-time14
  • 7 days ticket$5.99
  • 7 days ticket$7.99
  • 7 days ticket with 3-day eSIM$9.49
Show 11 more
  • 30 days ticket$9.99
  • Discount on 30-Day Ticket$9.99
  • 21 days ticket$12.49
  • 30 days ticket$15.49
  • 30 days ticket with 3-day eSIM$16.99
  • Discount on 90-Day Ticket$27.99
  • 90days Ticket$37.99
  • 90 days ticket with 3-day eSIM$39.49
  • Discount on 1 year Ticket$54.99
  • 1 year ticket$109.99
  • 365 days ticket with 3-day eSIM$111.99
1 purchases

Eircode Finder

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Removal Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Japan Travel free?
Japan Travel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eircode Finder free?
Eircode Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Japan Travel or Eircode Finder?
Japan Travel is rated higher. Japan Travel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Eircode Finder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Japan Travel or Eircode Finder have ads?
Both Japan Travel and Eircode Finder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Japan Travel or Eircode Finder?
Japan Travel ships an update every 4 days, and Eircode Finder every 11 months. Most recently, Japan Travel was updated on October 27, 2026 and Eircode Finder on October 23, 2026.

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