Comparison

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ vs Toei Kotsu Application

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

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About

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

Toei Kotsu Application

Access real-time train and bus information for Tokyo's Toei transportation network. Find transfer routes, check operational status, and receive delay notifications. Includes station maps and area information for convenient travel.

Highlights
  • Real-time train and bus status
  • Transfer and fare search
  • Delay notifications
  • Station and area maps
  • Timetable information
  • Congestion status
Features
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About this application The "Toei Transportation App" provides useful information such as the real-time running positions and operation status of each train on the Toei Subway and the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line), as well as station premises information and congestion forecasts for each car on the Toei Subway. You can also find information on the Nippori-Toneri Liner and Toei Bus. 1. Usage Fee Free *The downloading cost will be borne by the customer. 2. Main Functions (1) Transfer and Fare Search You can search not only for the Toei Transportation, but also for transfer to each line of the Tokyo Metro Line and each of the shared lines. (2) Toei Subway Information In addition to displaying the real time running position of each train of the Toei subway, you can also see and check the operation information of each line more quickly by setting in advance the route and station you will use frequently. In addition, you can check the train type and congestion status from the train running position and timetable. In the case of a delay, the operation information is delivered by push notification to passengers. In addition, you can see useful information when using the Toei subway, such as station map and station area map. *In the train running position, you can see the real-time operation status of each train of the Toei Subway (except Meguro, Shiroganedai and Shirokane-takanawa Stations of the Toei Mita Line). *You can see the status of congestion on each train related to Toei subway on weekdays. *In the event of an abnormal operation, some functions may not be available. (3) Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) Information In addition to displaying the real-time running position of each train, you can check the operation status, timetable, etc. of the Tokyo Sakura Tram. *In the event of an abnormal operation, some functions may not be available. (4) Nippori-Toneri Liner Information You can see the operation status, station information, timetable, etc. of the Nippori-Toneri Liner. *It does not support the function of train running position. (5) Toei Bus Information You can link to the Toei Bus Service Information Service and check the operation status and timetable of the Toei Bus. 3.Notes ・Some contents require communication. The communication fee for using the service is borne by the customer. ・Apps may not work properly in places with poor radio wave transmission. In that case, try again in an environment with good radio wave transmission.

Screenshots

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ4 screens
Toei Kotsu Application4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Toei Kotsu Application at 5.0 against JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ's 2.6. Toei Kotsu Application also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ's advantage is ratings volume (855 vs 1). 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

Toei Kotsu Application holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ's written reviews are positive against 22% of Toei Kotsu Application's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ ships an update every 7 months, Toei Kotsu Application every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ versus Toei Kotsu Application: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJR西日本 列車運行情報アプリToei Kotsu Application
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (855 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews21.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings855 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest Japan Railway CompanyTOEI TRANSPORTATION

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%

Toei Kotsu Application

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral19.6%
Negative58.8%

In-app purchases

None

JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ

No in-app purchases

None

Toei Kotsu Application

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 Toei Kotsu Application free?
Toei Kotsu Application 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 Toei Kotsu Application?
Toei Kotsu Application 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 Toei Kotsu Application averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Which is updated more often, JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ or Toei Kotsu Application?
JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ ships an update every 7 months, and Toei Kotsu Application every 3 months. Most recently, JR西日本 列車運行情報アプリ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Toei Kotsu Application on October 25, 2026.

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