# Explore Guangzhou — user reviews

> 69 indexed App Store user reviews of Explore Guangzhou by ExploreMetro, rated 4.70/5 from 701 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-guangzhou/id349810410/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-guangzhou/id349810410.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 601 · 4★ 51 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 24

## What do users think of Explore Guangzhou?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive metro map coverage
- 🌐 Bilingual support (English and Chinese)
- 💡 Route planning functionality
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 📍 Helpful for non-Chinese speakers
- 💰 Cost-effective transportation solution
- 📝 Useful notes section for explorers
- 🎯 Clear and logical interface design
- ⏰ Keeps pace with metro construction updates

**Cons**

- ⏰ Infrequent app updates
- 📅 Outdated metro line information
- 🐛 Pop-up ads causing crashes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🔤 User comments mostly in Chinese
- 🗺️ Missing recently added subway lines
- 🖼️ Interface design changes not always preferred
- ⚠️ Virus/malware concerns reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black bar appearing when zooming map
- App crashes on iPhone 6 Plus
- Pop-up ads in Chinese crashing other apps
- GPS position not visible on Google Maps view
- Google Maps not cached for offline use

**Most requested features**

- Integration with Apple Maps or Google Maps
- Closest metro stop location detection
- Walking directions to nearest station
- GPS position visibility on map
- Cached offline Google Maps support
- Return to previous interface design
- More frequent updates for new metro lines

## Newest reviews (15 of 69)

### 5/5 — fast and clean

*2024-04-21*

fast and clean

### 5/5 — Please update the map

*2024-01-11*

Please update map

### 5/5 — BEST METRO MAP

*2023-08-03*

Simply THE BEST..!!

### 3/5 — Update the map please

*2021-12-01*

This haven’t been updated to the lates lines . Half of the map is empty, can’t see other lines

### 5/5 — Wonderful map

*2019-06-30*

Enjoying using this easy to use map

### 5/5 — Guangzhou metro

*2019-05-10, version 16.1.0*

Sangat membantu

### 5/5 — Easy

*2019-04-11, version 16.1.0*

So so easy so help

### 5/5 — Guangzhou metro

*2019-03-17*

Hello members it’s one of the best transport in the world and very first

### 5/5 — The Best Interactive App

*2019-03-08*

This is one of the best interactive metro maps, I have ever used. Try it you will be happy about your decision. Best for China

### 5/5 — MMD

*2018-11-18*

Perfect

### 4/5 — Used to love this

*2018-11-04*

This app needs an update. I love using all of Matthews apps but this one is going out of date fast. No update for 9 months is REALLY slow for the GZ metro system which changes frequently.

### 4/5 — 有bug

*2018-10-29, version 15.1.1*

有bug 放大地图下方有一黑条 作者可以修复一下吗？

### 5/5 — Best Metro App

*2018-10-14*

I tried several Metro apps before finding this one. This one is the most logical, is up to date and has a lot of feature the other apps don’t have. As an Aussie in China with no Chinese language skills, this got where I needed to go easily. Well done.

### 5/5 — Gr8

*2018-04-27*

Very good app. Easy to use.

### 4/5 — Needs updating more frequently

*2017-01-06*

new subway lines have been added in the city but not yet showing on this app so i had to change to another one!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Mal cálculo

*2026-05-22, version 20.0.1*

Me da rutas más largas demorando mi viaje a destino

### 1/5 — Out of date

*2016-05-07*

Complete lines missing !

### 1/5 — Contains a virus

*2015-11-02*

Ever since I installed this app I have been getting pop-up ads (in Chinese) that are crashing other apps I am using. It's too bad. It seemed like a good app for navigating The GZ metro.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2014-11-17*

does not work properly on iPhone 6 plus

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-11-09*

Don't bother, this is a waste of time and storage.

### 1/5 — 更新了但是问题出来了

*2012-02-27*

计算票价的功能失效，望修正！还有部分站点的出入口信息不准确，也是一个瑕疵。
相比其他免费地铁程序 更新慢 功能少 计算不准确 不推荐购买

### 1/5 — 都不能查到站后附近地点？

*2010-11-01*

都不能查到站后附近地点？比如输入：北京路步行街，可以告诉你坐哪几条线路。
现在只能查站的名字，有什么用？？？

### 2/5 — updates

*2026-06-17, version 20.0.2*

no foshan updated info!

### 2/5 — Great but needs updated.

*2022-02-09*

A great App but is outdated pretty significantly.

### 3/5 — 广州地铁的小问题

*2026-04-11*

这个App怎么还不更新？而且22号线已经开通陈头岗～芳村段。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Simple and useful

*2026-07-16*

It's a simple app and updated and useful , not like other applications that you dont know how to use and

### 5/5 — Anamul

*2026-05-25*

Excellent help

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-15*

It's great app and very useful for the people's who come to Guangzhou

### 5/5 — Wladimir

*2026-03-11, version 20.0.1*

Excelente mapa

### 5/5 — Le meilleur de ceux que j’ai essayé

*2025-10-28*

Ce qui manquerait c’est un plan ´sur carte’ (en plus de celui-ci ´sur réseau’, un peu comme celui de Paris où on voit en dessous les rues/quartiers de la ville)…
Mais son PLUS, c’est qu’on peut être transférer directement sur les cartes officielles (Mapsme, par exemple) pour les recherches d’itinéraires et autres sites touristiques.

### 5/5 — Good App

*2025-06-15*

Started using this App since 2018

### 5/5 — It’s amazing

*2025-04-22*

Wonderful

### 5/5 — 宽容大度，礼让从戎。

*2025-03-28*

公交车🚌地铁🚊从不争位打斗。老人孕妇儿童倍受尊重爱护。

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2024-12-02*

Easy to use finding your way. Hopefully they will integrate with Apple or google maps that we find out the streets, hotels, restaurants etc

### 5/5 — Nice

*2024-08-13, version 19.7.1*

Love it

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