HYPERDIA by VOICE
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Free | Hitachi Systems, Ltd. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
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[Jul 12, 2017 UPDATE]
We supported for 64bit architecture.
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===Using Voice Search===
The English language voice search system supports "Departure station", "Arrival station", "last train", and "first train" input parameters. You may also specify time information.
The voice search functionality helps to eliminate otherwise difficult and time-consuming text input, particularly when entering the names of Japanese train stations. Voice search is also useful when you are in a hurry, or when it's awkward to input text using the built-in keypad.
Stations with similar pronunciations will appear as alternative candidates, making it easy to select your desired station.
The application also supports telephone-style usage. You can simply lift the phone to your ear and speak your query as if you were having a normal telephone conversation.
Of course, it is also possible to specify your search parameters using the built-in keypad without using the voice functionality.
===Route Search===
Search for all JR lines, private lines, subways, streetcars and airports is supported.
Information including the shortest route, fares, commuter fares, and links to time information and maps is shown.
It is possible to filter results based on plane routes, shinkansen, and rapid lines, as well as JR versus private railways.
===Japanese version===
Both English and Japanese versions of the system are available. This allows the user to search the same set of nationwide Japanese stations in either English or Japanese using text or voice input. Note that the English-language voice system is tailored to American English accents.
===30 days Free Trial===
The trial version of the application can be used for free for 30 days, starting from the first usage following installation.
At any time during or after the end of the 30 days trial period, you may purchase a usage coupon to continue using the application and enable the full set of available features.
===Coupon===
In order to use HYPERDIA after the free trial period, it is necessary to obtain a coupon by making an In App purchase.
Four different types of coupons are available. (Prices subject to change.)
* Japanese (1 month) - $1.99
* Japanese (1 year) - $16.99
* Japanese + English (1 month) - $2.99
* Japanese + English (1 year) - $25.99
Please be aware that if you purchase a "Japanese + English" coupon when you already have a valid "Japanese" coupon, the "Japanese" coupon will become invalid.
WARNING:
In order to use this application, a stable Internet connection (3G, WiFi, etc.) is required.
Please note that, although great care and effort have been taken in the development of this application, it is possible, due to circumstances beyond our control, that fare and/or time information may occasionally be incorrect.
Reviews
SCAM
Roniniku
"free" is not free when you have no choice but to pay to use the app. There are other sites like Jorudan that happily offer directions for free. The voice function doesn't work well and you often end up having to type in the stations anyway. Save your money.
Subscription means 1 star
warrior-monk
The point of the app is the opportunity for convenience and an improved interface but does not matter how good this app is, charging for what is free if I use Safari is asinine. Your going to have to more clever on how to monetize your services. I will delete the app once the free 30 days is up.
Complete BS
Japaslap
Not a free app at all. It's free to use I on Safari which is easy enough to use at no charge. I am more than happy to use the Japanese apps that are faster. If you live in Japan and know a hand full of Kanji then I recommend Joudan( it's free!)
Great app
Excarb
I've had no trouble with this app. In fact it has been a lifesaver on my trips to Japan . I wouldn't be without it. Well worth the monthly fee
Not worth paying monthly
Subaru Girl
I somehow missed the monthly pay part after the trial, but it doesn't matter there are free sites out there like jourdan that can get you where you want to go free
It works.
Davie williams
I'll try to give this app a fair shake here. The pros: it fills a much needed role. Having this app makes getting from any point in Japan to any other point pretty much a breeze- if you know how best to employ it. Take for instance, it tells you your arrival and departure gates. That's really helpful even if you already have tickets- because finding the right gate in 6 minutes between trains can be a nightmare in a new terminal for even a native Japanese speaker. (I did that twice today, thus this review.) It's also easy to use and hasn't been wrong yet: I've used it a LOT: all over Tokyo, to Osaka, Kyoto, Fukui, Nagaizumi, and around Shizuoka. The cons: the app is flaky. Sometimes, the app will reboot itself or just plain quit. Other times, if you have a poor internet connection, nonsense HTML code will populate the fields making you wonder if your phone has lost its mind. Second complaint: it costs money. Now, let's be fair here. Sure, you can get the same information online for free… but it's still from Hitachi Systems. So, it's not like they're ripping you off for nothing. They *did* design the database system and are offering it for your use. They could charge you for the internet use, too. So be fair. Also, while I don't like paying $25 and while most Apps with this kind of functionality are cheaper or free, this seems like a sensible price. Web servers aren't free- and this one has to be updated with the correct timetables regularly. So, a subscription is the most sensible way for Hitachi Systems to upkeep their servers. So, I guess my biggest complaint is that I don't like paying a professional quality fee for a less than professional quality product. If they cleaned up the App, I'd be rightly happy with it. Now- what I'd like to see added: currently, this App (and the website) spits out the train line name. But it doesn't tell you the line final destination. That's unfortunate because when you purchase shinkansen tickets at the automatic counter, you have to pick the trains based on destination. THAT would be a LOT easier if the database listed the destination.
I can't believe this app isn't 5 stars
thesugglife
I rode more than 15 trains over 2 weeks as I traveled through Japan. This app was always accurate with both times and prices. If you don't read Japanese and are planning to travel by train then this app is essential! If the voice doesn't work for you no problem just type the name of the station in.
