# Explore Hong Kong — Hong Kong MTR map

> Offline Hong Kong MTR map, route planner, and station street maps. (iPhone/iPad app by ExploreMetro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-hong-kong/id352207482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 318 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: Hindi, American English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2010-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-hong-kong/id352207482/reviews.md

## What is Explore Hong Kong?

Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Hong Kong's best subway map! Up-to-date with all the metro lines; Works offline; Routeplanner, GPS, Street maps; English and Chinese included.

Download the app completely free! The free app is ad-supported. Upgrade to VIP features if you'd like to get extra features, remove ads and support future development!

WHY EXPLOREMETRO?

1. Fully up-to-date
Accurate metro map, includes every station on every line. Free updates for future station openings and timetable changes.

2. Designed for iPhone
Our gorgeous maps have been fully redesigned for all iPhone devices. Runs on all iOS11-14 devices.

3. Designed for iPad 
Specially redesigned interface for the larger iPad screen with split screen. Drag and drop station names, tips, maps and timetables into other apps.

4. Street maps for every station 
Need to get your bearings at a station? Integrated Street maps show you metro exits and nearby streets for every station.

5. Route-planner 
A really easy route-planner. Get route and time information for any journey with just three taps.

6. "Find my nearest station" 
Using your GPS, see a list of the closest metro stations to your current location.

7. Works offline 
Everything works without an Internet connection. Search stations and plan routes on the go.

UPGRADE TO VIP FOR EVEN MORE FEATURES

I've been developing this app for 10 years. Upgrading to VIP helps support future development of the app. VIP users get additional features, like NO ADS, accurate prices for every journey, first/last train times, offline street maps, tips at every station, and a general warm fuzzy feeling.

REVIEWS

CNN Travel: "These maps are very easy on the eye and simple to navigate. They work offline and also include free updates of stations that have yet to be completed, operating hours and schedules." 

Lonely Planet: "Easy to use, up to date and work offline. Very handy, especially when they've run out of paper maps at the stations."

SUGGESTIONS

We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions on ways to improve the app. Please contact us via support@exploremetro.com, as we can't respond to comments left in the reviews

## Key features

- Up-to-date metro map
- Offline functionality
- Route planner
- GPS station finder
- Integrated street maps
- English and Chinese support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-hong-kong/id352207482/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best travellers companion!!

*2024-11-20*

We've used both the Shanghai and Hong Kong versions of this app and have nothing but the best feedback for the developer!! The route planner facility has saved us so much forward planning it has been well worth the purchase price just for this alone! Comments to the developer....we need a Tokyo version now ready for our trip in March 2025.....pretty please!!! Thanks in advance 😝

### 5/5 — Best Metro App especially for China

*2024-01-21*

It’s really a great app. I live in China for many years traveling many cities and use different of these apps. They are all very up-to-date and detailed with all necessary information. Plus you can easily switch from Chinese to English and English to Chinese without changing the content so it’s easy to show even a local person where you want to go or what’s  the name of the metro-station in Chinese and the best they also have a website so you can see all the content as well on your PC in the browser. Just great💪. Thank you so much 😊

### 5/5 — Shame not more cities

*2021-12-19*

This app is so easy to use, as someone who travels around China my only gripe is I wish it had more cities as the metro system in many second cities in China are how quite extensive with multiple lines and stops.

### 5/5 — The best

*2021-02-12, version 17.0.0*

It’s the best. What is more to say!

### 5/5 — I like it Custom is nice

*2018-11-16, version 15.0.2*

I Love it

### 5/5 — Pay to $2.99 for the upgrade

*2017-09-12, version 12.9*

Great app. 1st time in Shanghai and Beijing, the app worked perfectly. Love the 'from/to' planner. Makes everything less stressful. Thanks

### 5/5 — Great stuff!

*2017-01-05*

This app is very updated, we used it often and they even added the new South Island line right away. Thanks for this!

### 5/5 — Great apps

*2016-09-20, version 12.2*

Easy to use & very helpful for different countries. I purchased the VIP version but for every country's app I have to purchase for each of them?! I thought purchasing once would entitle me to VIP modes for the different countries as well, sad.

### 5/5 — 非常实用！在新加坡完全依赖于它。

*2016-07-24*

非常实用！在新加坡完全依赖于它。

### 1/5 — 不好用！

*2016-05-07, version 12.2*

沒有最佳路線，也沒車費資料！

## Frequently asked questions about Explore Hong Kong

### What does the Explore Hong Kong app do?

This app provides an up-to-date, offline map of Hong Kong's MTR (metro) system. It includes a route planner to help you find the best journeys, GPS functionality to locate the nearest stations, and integrated street maps showing station exits and surrounding areas.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a fully updated metro map with all lines and stations, offline operation for planning and navigation without internet, a simple route planner, a 'find my nearest station' function using GPS, and integrated street maps for every station.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use, and it is ad-supported. You can upgrade to VIP features for an additional cost, which removes ads and unlocks extra functionalities like accurate journey prices and first/last train times.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, specifically running on iOS 11-14. It has been redesigned for both iPhone and iPad, with a specially adapted interface for the larger iPad screen and split-screen capabilities.

### When would I use this app?

You would use this app when traveling in Hong Kong, especially if you need to use the MTR. It's useful for planning routes, finding your way to and from stations, and navigating the city without relying on an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.0.0 — 2025-12-30

Updated design

### 19.7.0 — 2024-04-03

Fix an issue with submitting tips

### 19.0.2 — 2022-05-15

Extension of East Rail Line to Exhibition Centre and Admiralty

### 19.0.1 — 2022-01-10

We've polished up the app for 2022!

### 19.0.0 — 2021-12-18

* I've rewritten a lot of the code under the hood for this release, so if anything looks wrong, please let me know at support@exploremetro.com
* Made route planner button easier to spot
* New button to close info panel
* Minimum iOS version now 11.0

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All apps by ExploreMetro: https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618

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