JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表 is an official transit utility for Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen passengers, providing schedules and operational status on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of navigating complex, third-party transit aggregators by providing a single, authoritative source for Shinkansen-specific travel data.
For Travelers and business commuters using the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays current operational status of the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
Shows upcoming train times and track numbers for registered stations.
Allows filtering by date and train name, with support for viewing stops and connections.
How much does it cost?
The app is provided as a free utility by the Central Japan Railway Company to support passenger travel.
Velocity
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The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates shipped in the last 449 days. Development activity has ceased entirely, and the app has not received any functional improvements or maintenance patches for over a year. There is no evidence of ongoing support or operational activity for this service.
Who built it?
Central Japan Railway Company
6 apps tracked · Travel
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EXアプリ | JR東海公式User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表
How's the Travel market?
JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表 functions as a specialized transit utility with no active chart momentum, reflecting its status as a legacy reference tool. The 15-month update gap confirms its position as a static utility rather than a competitive product.
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Key takeaways for JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表
Where is it heading?
The transit utility market is consolidating around multi-line aggregators that offer frequent feature updates and broader coverage. JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表 remains a stable, official reference tool, but its lack of iteration leaves it vulnerable to churn if users prioritize the convenience of all-in-one transit apps.
- The 15-month update gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the app's ability to compete with feature-rich transit aggregators.
The SWOT
- Official data authority ensures high trust for time-sensitive travel planning
- Direct integration with booking services could increase utility for business travelers
Next best moves
Audit codebase for OS compatibility because the 15-month update gap risks store deprecation → maintain platform presence
The counter-intuitive read
The app's maintenance-mode status is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a 15-month maintenance cycle, with the primary change being a strategic pivot in how the developer justifies its static nature: from a competitive liability to a stability-focused design choice.
Bottom line
Maintaining the current utility as an official reference point preserves trust, but the lack of iteration risks obsolescence against more dynamic transit aggregators.
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Is JR東海 東海道・山陽新幹線時刻表 the best app for Shinkansen travel?
Does this app work offline?
What are the alternatives to this app?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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