Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Ninja WiFi vs Travelist WiFi
Ninja WiFi
Travelist WiFi
Higher score in this comparison
Ninja WiFi vs Travelist WiFi: the differences
| Compare | Ninja WiFiReviewVisitVisit | Travelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥440Lower | ¥770 |
| Data allowance | Unlimited plans sold with per-day caps 1GB-10GB (speed limited to 128kbps beyond the daily cap); Infinite plan no data limit; use over 15GB/day may suspend service | 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day |
| Devices connected | 2 | 10Higher |
| Pickup and delivery | Airport counter pickup (Narita T1/T2, Haneda T2/T3, Kansai T1/T2, Naha, Fukuoka) or courier delivery to hotel/accommodation; return at counter, by courier or airport return box | Airport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free |
| Deposit | Not confirmed | ¥0 |
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Key differences
- Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.0.
- Daily price is lower at Ninja WiFi: ¥440 vs ¥770.
- Devices connected is higher at Travelist WiFi: 10 vs 2.
- Support channels: only Travelist WiFi offers Email.
Our verdict on each
Ninja WiFi
Ninja WiFi suits Japan trips where you would rather carry a device than install an app, and where daily price is the main thing you weigh. Daily price runs at ¥440, plans start from ¥770, and unlimited data is on the list.
Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi suits Japan-only trips that want a pocket WiFi or eSIM with no deposit and instant activation. Daily rates start at ¥770, coverage runs to 1 country, and the deposit rank sits at 1 of 20 brands compared.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherDaily price sits at ¥440 from ¥770, ranking 11 of 59 brands on daily price. | 9.6Deposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24. |
| Offer | 8.2Unlimited data is listed, but 2 devices at once and support limited to phone and help centre keep the offer narrow. | 9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9The operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 71 of 926 | 35 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 72 of 918 | 36 of 918 |
| Pocket WiFi rental | 9 of 193 | 6 of 193 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥440 | ¥770 |
| Devices connected | 2 | 10 |
What it costs in practice
A 7-day rental
Ninja WiFi
¥3,080
7 × ¥440
Travelist WiFi
¥5,390
7 × ¥770
Ninja WiFi costs ¥2,310 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 30, 2026.
Sources behind this comparison
Ninja WiFi
- ninjawifi.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Travelist WiFi
- wifi.travelist.jp: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- travelist.jp: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Vision Inc. | Apple World Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1991 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
eSIMs
| Fact | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥770 | ¥770 |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Unlimited data | Yes | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Region | Not confirmed | Local |
| Features | Unlimited data | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip, Long trip |
| Reference plan prices | Japan pocket WiFi unlimited $6.70 per day 7 days | Japan only: pocket WiFi 3GB/day JPY 770, 5GB/day JPY 880, 10GB/day JPY 1,100, unlimited JPY 1,540/day; eSIM 10GB/20 days JPY 4,280, 10GB/30 days JPY 4,500, unlimited 16 days JPY 6,272, unlimited 30 days JPY 9,360 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | No |
| Fair use policy | Excessive use may cause reduced speed | Unlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month |
| Networks | Not confirmed | SoftBank, NTT DOCOMO |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Mvno |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | ¥4,280 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥440at the median | ¥770above the median | ¥440 |
| Devices connected | 2lowest quarter | 10at the median | 10 |
Median across 62 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Ninja WiFi
Pros
- Daily price of ¥440 keeps a short Japan trip easy to budget.
- Unlimited data is on offer, listed as the unlimited data feature, and the capped plans slow down past the daily cap.
- Pickup at airport counters or courier delivery to your hotel, with a counter, courier or airport return box for the return.
Cons
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no chat or email listed for questions on the ground.
- Unlimited data comes with strings: past the daily cap the speed drops, and very heavy use in a day can suspend the service, with a fair use policy that says Excessive use may cause reduced speed.
- It is built for a single market, with JP as its home country, so it does not stretch beyond Japan.
Travelist WiFi
Pros
- Daily price of ¥770 on the entry pocket WiFi plan, with an unlimited option at 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day terms
- Deposit of ¥0, and the deposit rank is 1 of 20 brands compared
- Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation covers unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
Cons
- Coverage is limited to 1 country, and local marks it a local service rather than a travelling one
- 5G is not offered, so speeds stay on older networks
- Unlimited plans are shaped by a fair use policy, with speed capped once the daily and monthly fair use thresholds are passed
Who each suits
Ninja WiFi
Who it suits
- You land in Japan and want a device in your bag the same day, with airport counter pickup or courier delivery to your accommodation.
- You browse, stream and map all day and want unlimited data, with a daily cap you can live inside.
- You travel solo or as a pair, since the device handles 2 devices at once.
Who should look elsewhere
- WOM Chile, listed at CLP 3,990 a day, fits a Chile trip better than a Japan-only device.
- QCell, whose roaming data packages cover 50MB to 2GB per roaming data package, suits a traveller who wants data across markets rather than one home country.
Travelist WiFi
Who it suits
- Travellers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a device rather than an eSIM
- Groups sharing a pocket WiFi, since hotspot sharing is available and 10 devices can connect
- Longer stays in Japan, since short trip and long trip covers both short trips and long trips
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country trips, because 1 country is a single market and GlocalMe carries broader coverage
- Travellers who need 5G, since 5G is not offered here
- Price-first shoppers who can accept a lesser plan, since MobileWiFi lists a daily price of ZAR 29
Country by country
| Country | Ninja WiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Ninja WiFi
How much does Ninja WiFi cost per day?+
Plans run at ¥440 a day, with the entry point quoted at ¥770. Unlimited data sits inside the range rather than being sold as a separate data top-up, so the daily rate carries the whole cost. Pick the plan length that matches how long you are in the country.
Is the data allowance really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is listed as available, and it shows as the unlimited data feature. The catch sits in the allowance: the capped plans reduce speed once you pass the daily cap, and use beyond a very heavy daily total may suspend the service. So read unlimited as generous rather than endless.
Travelist WiFi
How much does a Travelist WiFi pocket WiFi cost per day in Japan?+
The entry daily price is ¥770. The data cap fact sets the shape of the plans, and 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day shows the capped option alongside the unlimited option with its fair use condition. Higher daily caps and the unlimited plan cost more, so the cheapest rate covers less.
Is there a deposit to pay for Travelist WiFi?+
The deposit is ¥0, so nothing is held against the booking. That places the brand at 1 of 20 brands compared on deposit. Return by mail is free, so there is no extra cost to send the device back.