iShindo vs AmeshEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iShindo
This app measures earthquake seismic intensity using your iPhone or iPad. It offers multiple measurement scales and automatically records events, allowing for photo capture. Data can be synced across up to 10 devices via iCloud.
- Seismic intensity measurement (JMA, MMI, SI)
- Automatic earthquake event recording
- Photo capture during events
- iCloud sync across devices
- JMA Seismic Intensity Scale (0-7)
- Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (I-XII)
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iShindo measures earthquake seismic intensity using your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES • Seismic intensity measurement based on the JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) method • Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) measurement • Spectral Intensity (SI) measurement • Automatic earthquake event recording and list view • Photo capture during earthquake events • iCloud sync across devices (up to 10) INTENSITY SCALES • JMA Seismic Intensity Scale (0–7) • Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (I–XII) TECHNOLOGY Intensity calculations comply with the JMA instrumental intensity method. SI values comply with the MLIT-specified method. Developed with patented technology from joint research with NIED (National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention). NOTE Measurements are not from JMA-certified seismometers. Values are "equivalent intensity" for reference only. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16.0 or later • iPhone 8 / X or later, iPad with iPadOS 16
AmeshEX
This app displays Tokyo's rainfall radar information directly on your device's home screen via widgets. Easily switch between current, past, and future rainfall predictions with a simple tap on the widget. It provides convenient access to real-time weather data for Tokyo.
- Home screen widgets
- Real-time rainfall data
- Past and future prediction display
- Tap to switch views
- iOS 13+ support
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東京アメッシュをウィジェットに表示します。 いつでもウィジェットから東京アメッシュを確認することが出来ます。 ウィジェットの画像をタップすることで5分前や5分後の表示切替が可能です。 iOS 13以降に対応しています。 ※ 本アプリはウィジェット専用アプリです。ウィジェットの編集画面からAmeshEXを追加してお使いください。 ※ 本アプリは東京アメッシュの公式アプリではありません。また、東京アメッシュおよび東京都下水道局とは関係がございません。 ※ 東京アメッシュおよびアメッシュは東京都の登録商標です（商標登録第5240919号、商標登録第5240920号）。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AmeshEX at 5.0 against iShindo's 4.0. AmeshEX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). iShindo's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
AmeshEX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iShindo's written reviews are positive against 60% of AmeshEX's.
iShindo ships an update every 7 months, AmeshEX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iShindo | AmeshEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hakusan Corporation | KOICHIRO OISHI |
Customer experience
iShindo
AmeshEX
In-app purchases
iShindo
No in-app purchases
AmeshEX
No in-app purchases
