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Pocket Japan: Guide to Japan vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Pocket Japan: Guide to Japan's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Pocket Japan: Guide to Japan
This App
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Core Identity
Developeryonas tenaNBCUniversal Media, LLCOlecsii ChechelVidanta ResortsConsorcio Regional de Transportes MadridSignum International AGJohn MollaghanRamkumar VellaisamyIntemodino Group s.r.o.PT MITRA LANGKAH BUANA
CategoryTravelTravelFood & DrinkTravelTravel & LocalTravelTravelTravelTravelTravel & Local
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 51.5 / 51.0 / 54.5 / 53.0 / 53.5 / 54.0 / 54.1 / 5
Ratings Count0493,9442281822113
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$3.99Free
Release DateJan 12, 2024May 17, 2014Jun 3, 2020Dec 10, 2025Sep 19, 2022Sep 13, 2019Apr 7, 2016Mar 19, 2026Apr 12, 2017Nov 27, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 12, 2024May 18, 2026Dec 30, 2020Apr 23, 2026Jul 30, 2025Oct 21, 2025May 11, 2026Mar 23, 2026Nov 19, 2023May 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-terrible--------
Score-25/100--------
Praises-
  • High quality park experiences and ride variety keep visitors engaged during successful visits
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Complaints-
  • Frequent application crashes and launch failures prevent essential park navigation and mobile ordering
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Requests-
  • GPS enabled maps to provide real time navigation within the park grounds
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Lightweight design reduces cognitive load for travelers [Segment: Travel]
  • Niche focus on Japanese cultural immersion [Segment: Japan-bound travelers]
  • Connected gameplay at Villain-Con Minion Blast increases repeat ride engagement
  • In-park mobile ordering reduces physical queue congestion
  • Real-time human-to-human matching provides a service layer that static travel guides cannot replicate
  • 8-language translation library removes the primary communication barrier for non-Japanese speaking tourists
  • Verified helper system maintains service quality through mutual rating loops
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  • Role-specific group management workflows replace manual processes for EF employees
  • Hyper-local flight data provides low-friction utility for transit-hub visitors.
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  • Focused utility minimizes user input time
  • Calculation history supports repeat trip planning
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Weaknesses
  • Zero-revenue model limits long-term maintenance [Pricing Strategy]
  • Lack of offline mode functionality [Platform: iOS]
  • 3.06 rating on Android vs 4.8 on iOS indicates platform-specific instability
  • Mandatory login hurdles block service access
  • Point-based payment system introduces transactional friction for users needing immediate, low-stress help
  • Android version rating is currently zero, indicating a lack of user traction or technical maturity
  • 10% platform fee on helper payouts may limit the supply of high-quality local guides
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  • Zero Android rating data indicates poor platform parity
  • Single-airport scope limits the addressable user base.
  • No feature updates since release indicates maintenance-only posture.
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  • Premium tier at $3.99 above category median
  • No real-time local fuel price data
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Pricingfreefreefreemiumfreefreefreefreefreefreemiumfree
Momentum-MaintenanceZombie-SteadyMaintenanceMaintenance-Steady-
Update Cadence-5 versions, ~21d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~543d avg-5 versions5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~136d avg1 versions-3 versions-

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