# KakaoMetro — Real time arrival infomation

> Real-time subway navigation and information for South Korean cities. (iPhone/iPad app by Kakao Mobility Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaometro/id1095533900 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kakao Mobility Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266185413)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2016-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaometro/id1095533900/reviews.md

## What is KakaoMetro?

Better and smarter way to take subway, KakaoMetro.

Subway Navigation has been reborn as KakaoMetro. Switch to KakaoMetro and enjoy a neat screen and lots of useful Subway information.

◈ Try our subway maps reflecting real locations.
Subway maps have been created based on real subway station locations in Seoul Metropolitan, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Also, landmarks indicated on the maps will help you understand the maps more easily.

◈ Take advantage of useful information only available at KakaoMetro.
“What is the carriage nearest to Exit No. 5?” KakaoMetro can tell you which carriage to board to arrive adjacent to the stairs leading to the ticket gate.

◈ Check out the fastest routes.
KakaoMetro shows you the fastest routes to your destination as of the current time.

◈ Information on Service Access Permissions
[Optional Access Permissions]
- Location: To check nearby stations
- Push notification: To activate the arrivial alarm with sound and an icon badge
- Camera: To attach a newly taken photo when reporting incorrect information
- Photo: To attach a saved photo when reporting incorrect information

* You can use the service without allowing optional permissions.
* KakaoMetro’s route search service is based on the timetables provided by Seoul Metro and other Transit Corporations.
* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Real-time arrival information
- Subway maps based on real locations
- Carriage boarding guidance
- Fastest route calculation
- Landmark indicators on maps
- Nearby station detection

## What do users think of KakaoMetro?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Detailed route information
- 📍 Real-time location tracking
- ⬆️ Useful transfer guidance
- 🗺️ Exit and escalator information
- 🗺️ Nearby map feature
- 👍 Good for tourists
- 👍 American friendly
- 👍 Very useful
- 👍 Best app for travels
- 👍 Life saver
- 👍 Super comfortable
- 👍 Great app for tourists

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedules
- 🐛 Station direction mismatch
- 🐛 Incorrect arrival times
- 🐛 Route calculation issues
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 No dark mode on iOS
- 🐛 English search removed
- 🐛 Not foreign friendly
- 🐛 Offline functionality removed
- 🐛 Routing only express trains
- 🐛 App crashes on settings
- 🐛 Real-time location unreliable
- 🐛 Apple Watch not supported
- 🐛 No horizontal mode on iPad
- 🐛 No GPS on iPhone for alerts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Schedules are inaccurate
- Station directions are incorrect
- Real-time information is unreliable
- App crashes when accessing settings
- iOS widgets disappear after update
- Dark mode icon not applied on iOS
- Daegu subway appears as Busan subway
- English search functionality broken
- Location tracker resets when minimized
- App crashes when selecting next station
- Real-time location tracker points to next station
- Arrival alerts are inaccurate
- App crashes when searching for stations
- Widget disappears after being added

**Most requested features**

- Add dark mode for iOS icons
- Support iOS widgets
- Re-enable English search and results
- Add Apple Watch support
- Display route on the subway line visually
- Allow offline timetable viewing
- Add horizontal mode support for iPad
- Implement GPS for iPhone arrival alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaometro/id1095533900/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Maybe it’s easier in Korean

*2026-06-27*

I am not able to search for places, and often cannot search for stations by name. I find I must know the names of the beginning and end stations, then locate them on the map. Once that it done, the app will provide the best route.

### 2/5 — Not particularly accurate

*2026-05-08*

Either this app doesn't provide accurate schedules, or the metro system just can't keep to a schedule despite decades of operation. I've been in Korea long enough to know. Ultimately, this app isn't particularly reliable.

### 1/5 — 안드로이드처럼

*2025-12-10*

믿거카 시간표 하나도 안맞음 실시간은 무슨 구라청이랑 동급임 실시간 중계도 못함 이X정거장 앱 광고없음 기능제한 없음 후원까지도 없애버림 알바 취급 방지 및 카카오가 인수할까봐 풀네임 말안함

### 3/5 — 다크모드 지원여부

*2025-11-04*

ios 26.1 에서의 아이콘 다크모드 전환시 적용되지 않습니다. 업데이트가 가능한지요?

### 2/5 — 지하철역 방향 안맞음

*2025-08-04, version 1.4.25*

지하철역에서 ~행 이라고 표시 되어있는것들이 실제 역간판에 씌여있는것과 맞지 않아서 햇살릴때가 많습니다.. 이것만 고쳐지면 정말 좋을거같어요

### 1/5 — 2호선 실시간 시간표 오류

*2025-03-19*

도착이라고만 뜨고 오지도 않고, 이거때문에 다음차 타야겠다 생각하고 괜히 걸어갔다가 지하철 놓치기 부지기수입니다. 
2호선 오류난지 지금 일주일 넘었는데 고쳐주세요

### 1/5 — iOS18 위젯 미지원 언제 반영?

*2024-10-30*

카카오지하철 어플은 가면 갈 수록 퇴보하는 건지, 발전이 없는 건지 잘 모르겠네요.
iOS18 버전이 베타든 정식 버전이든 출시된지가 언젠데 아직까지도 위젯 지원을 안하는지 모르겠습니다.

### 3/5 — 너무 아쉬워요 ㅠㅠ

*2024-10-10*

서울 시민으로서 위젯앱을 통해 실시간으로 지하철 확인이 가능하다보니 너무 잘 쓰고 있었고 지하철 노선도도 바로 들어갈 수 있어서 너무 편했는데 ios업데이트 되고 카카오맵으로 위젯을 설정하고 봐야 되서 지하철 노선을 바로 바로 못보게 되서 너무 불편해졌어요...
다시 지하철 앱만 위젯 설정할 수 있게 되면 좋겠네요

### 3/5 — ios18위젯

*2024-10-06*

ios18로 업데이트하고나니 위젯이 사라졌습니다. 위젯 만들어주세요.

### 5/5 — ios 18 위젯좀 추가해주세요

*2024-09-30*

완전잘쓰고잇엇는데 사라졋어용

## Frequently asked questions about KakaoMetro

### What does KakaoMetro do?

KakaoMetro provides real-time arrival information for subways and offers smart navigation features. It helps users find the fastest routes, understand subway maps based on actual station locations, and even guides them on which carriage to board for easier access to exits or transfers.

### What are the key features of KakaoMetro?

Key features include real-time subway arrival information, subway maps reflecting actual station layouts with landmarks, guidance on the best carriage to board for specific exits, and calculation of the fastest routes. It also allows users to check nearby stations.

### Is KakaoMetro free to use?

Yes, KakaoMetro is free to use. The application is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the app. You can use all its navigation and information features without any upfront cost.

### Which cities does KakaoMetro cover?

KakaoMetro provides subway information and navigation for major South Korean cities. This includes the Seoul Metropolitan area, as well as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon. The subway maps are specifically designed for these locations.

### How does KakaoMetro help with boarding the subway?

KakaoMetro offers a unique feature that tells you which carriage to board to be closest to a specific exit or transfer point. For example, it can indicate the best carriage to take to be nearest to Exit No. 5, making your commute more efficient.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-14

[Update]
Other bug fixes and improvements have been made.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-12

[Update]
Other bug fixes and improvements have been made.

### 1.4.27 — 2025-11-12

[Update]
GTX-A has been added to the 'Exclude Lines' option.

### 1.4.26 — 2025-11-06

[Update]
GTX-A has been added to the 'Exclude Lines' option.

### 1.4.25 — 2025-04-29

[Update]
Other bug fixes and improvements have been made.

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