EkiDocchi vs Platform Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EkiDocchi
This navigation app guides you to the nearest Japanese train station. Ideal for travelers or those in unfamiliar areas within Japan, it provides directions to help you find your way.
- Nearest station guidance
- Japan-specific navigation
- Japanese language display
- Location-based directions
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EkiDocchi is the navigation application specializing in the Japanese stations. When you found yourself in a unfamiliar place because of having dinner, business trip, travel or got lost, you would think that "I want to go to the nearest station!" At that kind of time, tap and open this app. You will be kindly guided to the nearest station. * This application is supposed to be used in Japan. The display is all written in Japanese.
Platform Map
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Check the best boarding position before you ride. Platform Map is an app that lets you quickly see platform maps for stations across Japan. You can view elevators, stairs, toilets, and transfer lines by train car, helping you choose the most convenient car to board. Main Features β’ View detailed boarding maps for each station platform β’ Check the location of facilities such as elevators and stairs β’ Switch direction for each train line (up/down, inbound/outbound) β’ Search stations by name and instantly open the platform view Use Cases β’ Check the best car near ticket gates or passages when transferring in a hurry β’ Find cars close to elevators for strollers or wheelchairs β’ Travel smoothly even at unfamiliar or tourist stations by checking in advance The latest station information is updated with user submissions! New stations are continuously being added. Notes β’ Supported stations and platforms are being expanded gradually β’ Information may differ from the latest actual situation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Platform Map at none against EkiDocchi's shown. Platform Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EkiDocchi ships an update every 5 months, Platform Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EkiDocchi | Platform Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASS Ltd. | Yuma Ueno |
In-app purchases
EkiDocchi
No in-app purchases
Platform Map
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EkiDocchi free?
Is Platform Map free?
Do EkiDocchi or Platform Map have ads?
Which is updated more often, EkiDocchi or Platform Map?
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