# Explore Shenzhen — Shenzhen Metro Map

> Shenzhen metro map and route planner with offline functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by ExploreMetro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-shenzhen/id816986822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 185 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: Hindi, American English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2014-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-shenzhen/id816986822/reviews.md

## What is Explore Shenzhen?

Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Shenzhen'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 iOS10-14 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 9 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

- Offline metro map
- Route planner
- GPS station finder
- Integrated street maps
- English and Chinese support
- Free updates

## 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 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-shenzhen/id816986822/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-03-19*

A must have when travelling to
Shenzhen. Easy to use and highly recommended. However, it looks like Line 16 Stage 2 extension is currently missing.

### 1/5 — Go into store less for footage

*2025-05-30*

Go to deli instead

### 5/5 — Cool function

*2024-12-12*

I’m using this APP SINCE 2016, it’s really awesome, appreciate such App created brain.

### 5/5 — Great app, but kept on nagging me for a review.

*2024-05-07*

Great app, but kept nagging me for a review.  Here you go.

### 5/5 — The app very helpful

*2024-04-22*

This English language it’s very helpful for foreign people in China

### 3/5 — Missing the new line 12

*2022-12-06*

Would appreciate if you update the app with the new line 12 route. Thanks.

### 2/5 — Needs to be updated

*2022-11-19*

The lines are no longer current for Shenzhen. New stations have opened and the app hasn’t kept up.

### 2/5 — Great when it works

*2020-12-29*

Loved it for a long time but at the moment it’s completely unusable.

### 3/5 — Update needed for SZ metro

*2020-08-30*

There are two new lines. This is a great app but it’s lagging behind in updating the map. Happy to change to 5 star review once updated.

### 5/5 — Update please

*2020-08-25*

Amazing app but when will it be updated as there are two new subway likes now... line 10 and line 6

## Frequently asked questions about Explore Shenzhen

### What does this app do?

This app provides an up-to-date, offline map of the Shenzhen metro system. It includes a route planner, GPS functionality to find nearby stations, and integrated street maps for each station. It supports both English and Chinese languages.

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

Key features include a fully up-to-date metro map, an easy-to-use route planner, GPS-based 'Find my nearest station' functionality, integrated street maps for station exits, and offline operation. It also offers free updates for future line extensions and timetable changes.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is completely free to download and use, and it is ad-supported. Users can choose to 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 iPhone and iPad devices, with interfaces specifically optimized for each. It runs on iOS 10-14 devices.

### When would I use this app?

You would use this app to plan your journeys on the Shenzhen metro, find the closest station to your current location using GPS, and navigate from the station to your final destination using the integrated street maps. It's particularly useful when you don't have an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.0.0 — 2025-12-29

Phase 1 North of Line 13 (Hi-Tech Central to Shangwu), Line 8 Phase 3 (Xichong), Line 5 West extension (to Grand Theater), and Line 11 Phase 2 (to Hongling South) are now live.

### 19.8.0 — 2024-12-30

What’s New in Shenzhen Metro:

Line 3: Extended to Pingdi Liulian
Line 7: Extended to SZU Lihu Campus
Line 11: Extended to Hualing South
Line 12: Extended to Songgang
Line 13: Brand-new line connecting Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint to Hi-Tech Central!

### 19.6.0 — 2023-12-30

New stations on Line 8
Updated colors
Updated station pronunciations

### 19.2.0 — 2022-12-30

All the new lines for 2023!
Line 16!

Plus the recent Line 12, line 14, line 6B and line 11 extension.

### 19.1.0 — 2022-12-27

All the new lines for 2023!
Line 12, line 14, line 6B and line 11 extension.

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- [Explore Guangzhou](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-guangzhou/id349810410)
- [Explore Hong Kong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-hong-kong/id352207482)
- [Explore Singapore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596)
- [Explore Taipei](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-taipei/id384418985)

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

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