Comparison

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ vs Sta.Navi

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

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JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ

Receive real-time train operation status updates via push notifications for JR West lines. Get details on delays, disruptions, and estimated recovery times. Track individual train locations on supported routes.

Highlights
  • Push notifications for train delays
  • Real-time train location tracking
  • Detailed disruption information
  • Customizable notification schedules
  • All JR West line status overview
Features
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JR西日本公式の列車運行情報アプリです。 JR西日本管内の在来線、特急列車および新幹線について、お客様にご登録いただいた路線で複数列車に15分以上の遅れ(京阪神地区の朝ラッシュ時間帯、山陽新幹線及び北陸新幹線は10分以上)が発生または見込まれる場合に運行情報をプッシュ通知でお知らせします。路線・時刻・運転状況のほかに、状況が確認できれば、影響区間、原因、運転見合わせ時の再開見込み時間、振替輸送の実施についてもご確認いただけます。また、一部路線では個別列車の走行位置もご確認いただけます。 ■おもな機能(すべて無料) ○運行情報のプッシュ通知 ご登録いただいた路線の運行情報をプッシュ通知でお知らせします。プッシュ通知の「確認する」ボタンをタップすることで、ご登録いただいた路線の運行情報を確認することができ、さらに運行情報の詳細を確認したい場合は、JR西日本列車運行情報サイトに移動し、詳細な情報を確認することもできます。 ○列車走行位置表示 マイ路線の「走行位置を確認」をタップすると、個別列車の列車走行位置を表示します。列車が今どこにいるのか、どのくらい遅れているのか、詳細な情報をリアルタイムで確認することができます。 (列車走行位置<https://www.train-guide.westjr.co.jp>の対応路線のみ) ○便利な詳細設定が可能 運行情報に応じた3段階の「通知レベル」を設定することができます。また、お客様のライフスタイルに合わせて、「曜日設定」「時間設定」など詳細な通知スケジュールを設定することができます。 ○全路線の運行情報を表示 JR西日本の全路線の運行情報を一覧で表示確認することができます。北陸エリア、近畿エリア、中国エリア、新幹線、特急列車について、エリア単位で遅れ情報の有無をお知らせし、より詳しい運行情報を詳細画面で確認することができます。 【推奨環境】 iOS17以降

About

Sta.Navi

Navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments with detailed maps, real-time information, and personalized routing. Find shops, facilities, and even disaster information with advanced indoor positioning and barrier-free options.

Highlights
  • Indoor positioning
  • Real-time facility information
  • Barrier-free route planning
  • Indoor-priority routes
  • 3D map navigation
  • Disaster information
Features
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Launched at Tokyo Sta. in August 2020, "TOKYO STATION NAVI" celebrates its 5th anniversary. With your support, we are rebranding to "Sta.Navi" and expanding nationwide. Basic Features of the App 1. Map Display and Search Function: Display shops and facilities in stations and towns on layered 2D maps (2.5D maps) and 3D maps. You can find the location of your desired shop or facility using keyword or category search. 2. Indoor Positioning: Even indoors or underground where GPS doesn't work, you can determine your location. Search results are displayed in order of proximity, allowing you to find the nearest shop or facility. Note that positioning accuracy may vary depending on the environment. 3. Pre-Route Check: You can specify departure and destination points on the map to check the movement route within the area, even if you are not on-site. 4. Real-Time Information: Check real-time availability information for some shops, coin lockers, and restrooms. 5. Barrier-Free Routes: Display barrier-free routes with elevators and ramps for wheelchair users, stroller users, and those with suitcases. 6. Indoor Priority Comfortable Routes: Prioritize indoor routes to avoid rain, heat, or snow, providing suitable routes for those who prefer indoor paths. 7. Favorites and My Spots: Register your favorite shops or locations like coin lockers where you left your luggage or meeting spots with friends as "My Spots" to use Sta.Navi as your personalized navigation tool. 8. 3D Map Navigation: Use walkthrough navigation, AR navigation, and VR features to check movement routes. 9. Advertisement Information: Provide information on deals and events in the area through banner ads, pop-up ads, and map bubble ads. 10. Notification Function: By allowing notifications from the app, you can receive information on events and coupons in the area, ensuring you don't miss out on deals and enhancing your activities in stations and towns. 11. SNS Integration: Access the latest information by linking to various SNS and web pages related to stations and commercial facilities. 12. Real-Time Information Updates and Use of Open Data: Collaborate with facility managers participating in Sta.Navi to update store, facility, and map information in real-time as much as possible, providing the latest information. Additionally, actively use open data created by national and local governments to create maps and route data, achieving more accurate and reliable navigation. 13. Disaster Information: Sta.Navi also includes evacuation facilities and disaster information. It provides information on evacuation sites, evacuation routes, and emergency contacts, supporting user safety. This makes the app useful not only for daily movement but also in emergencies. 14. Multilingual Support: Supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Screenshots

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ4 screens
Sta.Navi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ at 855 against Sta.Navi's 3. JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3). Sta.Navi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ has 855 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ's written reviews are positive against 21% of Sta.Navi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ ships an update every 7 months, Sta.Navi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ versus Sta.Navi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJR西日本 列車運行情報アプリSta.Navi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (855 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews21.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings855 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest Japan Railway CompanyJR East Consultants Company

Customer experience

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative80.0%

Sta.Navi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.4%

In-app purchases

None

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ

No in-app purchases

None

Sta.Navi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ free?
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sta.Navi free?
Sta.Navi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ or Sta.Navi?
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ is rated higher. JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ averages 2.6 out of 5 from 855 ratings, while Sta.Navi averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Which is updated more often, JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ or Sta.Navi?
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ ships an update every 7 months, and Sta.Navi every 2 months. Most recently, JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sta.Navi on September 27, 2026.

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