# Seoul City Metro - Seoul, South Korean Subway Guide

> Offline Seoul subway guide with interactive map and route planner. (iPhone/iPad app by Jesse Collis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seoul-city-metro-seoul-south-korean-subway-guide/id343491689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jesse Collis](https://appshunter.io/developer/343491692)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2009-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seoul-city-metro-seoul-south-korean-subway-guide/id343491689/reviews.md

## What is Seoul City Metro?

Seoul City Metro contains every subway station and line in Seoul and quickly becomes your first point of information when travelling around the Seoul subway system with an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Seoul City Metro combines the latest network data with an intuitive and straight forward interface. You can search for any station on the high resolution interactive map, by it's Korean or English name or by it's location. Seoul City Metro can then quickly and accurately calculate the best way to for you to get to your destination. 

Seoul City Metro contains the highest resolution map available and it is completely interactive - allowing you to scroll, zoom and tap to any station on the network. Routes can also be displayed on the map at the tap of a button.

Seoul City Metro is the only app available that will find stations based on your current location and it also operates completely offline, requiring no data connection.

Seoul City Metro is completely localised in English and Korean. You can search for stations by their Korean or English name at any time just by changing the input language.

- High resolution interactive map.
- Full timetable included.
- Search station and line names in Korean and English.
- Find stations by nearby your current location.
- Calculated routes can be displayed on the map.
- Latest network data.
- Routes saved for quick access later.
- Bookmark favourite routes for even quicker access.
- Most up to date app available.
- Easy to use.
- 100% functional Offline.
- Completely localised in Korean and English.

## Key features

- Interactive high-resolution subway map
- Offline functionality
- Station search by Korean/English name
- Find nearby stations
- Route calculation and display
- Full timetable included
- Bookmark favorite routes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seoul-city-metro-seoul-south-korean-subway-guide/id343491689/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2013-03-21, version 1.2*

They never update the map or the schedule. I'll have to delete and replace it.

### 2/5 — Hello?

*2013-02-02, version 1.2*

Are you going to update the app? There have been many changes to the subway and no updates since. My closest station isn't even on the map.

### 1/5 — Could be better

*2012-12-27, version 1.2*

I always relied on this app until I noticed that it hasn't been updated in forever. There are many new lines now and the app hasn't been updated to show them. Get with the program and update already.

### 1/5 — I want a refund!

*2012-10-15, version 1.2*

Any app that consistently crashes is worthless and a waste of money.

### 4/5 — Been REALLY helpful in getting around

*2012-10-14, version 1.2*

So far this is the best app of its sort in English I've found. 

You tell it where you are, where you want to go and it programs what it believes to be the best route

Flaws: 
a) Its timing of the trips isn't all that accurate so don't trust it

b) You can't give bookmarked trips a name of your choosing --- which means you're forced to remember WHY you bookmarked it… so for instance the trip from my place to Lotte World is named by the station, NOT Lotte World. Ditto for the street market near a certain station, etc. This would be a really easy fix on their part. No idea why they don't do it

c) it would be nice if we could have some choice in how many times we changed trains, opting for instance for the fewest changes instead of what the program thinks is the shortest route.

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2012-08-01, version 1.2*

The dot for Namyeong Station is missing, even though the label is there, making it easily confused with Sookmyeong Women's University. Cost me 15 minutes and a job interview.

Crashy, train times are off, out of date, used to be a good app.

### 2/5 — Crashes and not accurate

*2012-02-19, version 1.2*

It does not have the correct times at Jiheang station and it crashes constantly! Please fix it!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2012-02-11, version 1.2*

Crashes immediately after start up on both iphone and ipad. Ipad viewing area is the same size as iphone. Are you kidding? Why even say it is compatible with ipad? Very disappointed.

### 3/5 — Good app but needs work

*2012-02-11, version 1.2*

Please do an update for this app to keep it current.  The app crashes most of the time when you switch between searching by name, searching nearby, and searching on map. So it makes it impossible to simply click search nearby, then find your destination by name. 

Also, it would be helpful if the app told us what the end station or major station on the line is in the direction were going. Signs in Seoul often do not show the next station until you get to the platform, the signs do mostly tell the terminal station. We have to look at the map to find the terminal station to know which platform to go to.  

Other than that the app is pretty good.

### 1/5 — Rendered useless by lack of updating

*2012-01-06, version 1.2*

I really liked this app but it never gets updated. The Seoul subway line has changed tremendously and now this app is detrimental to finding a location.

## Frequently asked questions about Seoul City Metro

### What does the Seoul City Metro app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive guide to the Seoul subway system. It provides an interactive map of all stations and lines, allows you to search for stations by name (Korean or English), and calculates the best routes to your destination. It also features offline functionality, meaning you don't need a data connection to use it.

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

Key features include a high-resolution interactive map that you can scroll and zoom, full timetable information, the ability to search stations by their Korean or English names, and a function to find stations near your current location. It also displays calculated routes on the map and allows you to save favorite routes for quick access.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free usage, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Seoul City Metro compatible with?

The app is designed for use on an iPhone or iPod Touch. It is localized in both English and Korean, making it accessible to a wider range of users traveling in Seoul.

### How can I use this app to plan my travel in Seoul?

You can use this app by opening the interactive map to view the subway network. Search for your destination station by its English or Korean name, or find stations near your current location. The app will then calculate the most efficient route for you, which can be displayed directly on the map. You can also save frequently used routes for faster access.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3.1 — 2014-10-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iOS 8, iPhone 6 and bug fixes

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