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Explore Shanghai

Explore Shanghai

Shanghai Metro map

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 24, 2009
  • December 27, 2025

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About

Navigate Shanghai's metro system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS station finder, integrated street maps for exits, and support for English and Chinese.

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

Summarized from real user reviews of Explore Shanghai. Based on 1.3K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Efficient route planning
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 🗺️Accurate and up-to-date maps
  • 🔊Voice announcements for station names
  • 💰Helpful fare and travel time information

Negative things

  • 🐛Missing new metro lines and stations
  • 🗺️Lack of offline street maps
  • 💰Paid features not worth the cost
  • 🔄Restore purchases not working
  • 📢Ads in paid version
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What's New in Explore Shanghai

20.1.0

December 27, 2025

Line 18 Phase II extension into Baoshan, featuring a new transfer to Line 1 at Hulan Road.

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VIP mode to remove ads

User reviews

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Obligatory App

I’ve used this app for more than 10 years and many of the partner apps for other cities. You will not find a quicker and more reliable guide to navigating public transportation around the world.
johnrashjohnrash

The best app

Been using this app since 7-8 years - the best app - updated, user friendly
SaidasaniSaidasani

เข้าใจง่าย

อ้างอิงในการเดินทาง ไม่รกสายตา
noomuranoomura

Excellent service

When I need to go somewhere else I enjoy using this app to see what lines of the metro I need to take.
Teacher GabyTeacher Gaby

Does not offer directions

Just a map. Can show which lines to take somewhere, but no route suggestions or timings
Si disidí h did suchSi disidí h did such
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Bug

Nearest station feature not working

Bug

Inaccurate route planning and travel times

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Requested Features

5 requests

Offline street maps with station exits

Feature

Chinese character support for station names

Feature

Integration with Google Maps for directions

Feature

Customizable route planning options

Feature

Closure times for specific metro lines

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides an up-to-date offline map of the Shanghai metro system. It includes a route planner, GPS functionality to find the nearest stations, and integrated street maps showing metro exits and surrounding areas for every station.

What are the key features of the free version?

The free version offers a fully up-to-date metro map, route planning, GPS station finder, street maps for each station, and works completely offline. It supports both English and Chinese languages and is ad-supported.

How can I get more features or remove ads?

You can upgrade to VIP features to remove ads, gain access to accurate journey prices, first/last train times, offline street maps, and station tips. This upgrade also supports the continued development of the app.

Is this app compatible with my device?

The app is designed for the latest iOS devices and runs on all iOS 11-14 devices. It also features a specially redesigned interface for iPads, supporting split-screen functionality.

When would I use this app?

This app is ideal for navigating Shanghai's metro system, whether you're a tourist or a local. It's particularly useful when you need to plan routes, find the nearest station using GPS, or get your bearings at an exit, especially without an internet connection.