Comparison

Washington Rail Map Lite vs D.C. Metro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Washington Rail Map Lite

This app provides a clear and beautiful map of the Washington state rail and subway system. It includes a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you find the fastest way to your destination. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Beautiful rail map design
  • Fast route planning with transfers
  • Comprehensive stations index
  • Lines overview with transit options
  • GPS for closest station
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Apple Maps integration
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

About

D.C. Metro

Navigate Washington D.C.'s subway system with detailed maps, real-time updates, and service alerts. Plan your trips easily with a user-friendly interface and access comprehensive station information.

Highlights
  • Detailed subway maps
  • User-friendly interface
  • Real-time train schedules
  • Service delay notifications
  • Station information
  • Service alerts
Features
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Washington, D.C.'s Metro: Your Essential Travel Companion. 1. Comprehensive Subway Maps: Explore detailed and accurate maps of the Washington, D.C. subway system for effortless navigation. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Quickly browse routes, plan your trips with ease, and avoid the hassle of traditional maps. 3. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with live train schedules, arrival times, and delay notifications. 4. Station Information at Your Fingertips: Access detailed station maps, nearby facilities, and precise navigation assistance. 5. Service Alerts: Get updates on subway service statuses, maintenance schedules, and service interruptions to plan ahead. 6. Enhanced Features: Discover additional tools to make your subway travel smoother and more enjoyable.

Screenshots

Washington Rail Map Lite4 screens
D.C. Metro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: D.C. Metro at 4.8 against Washington Rail Map Lite's 4.0. D.C. Metro also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 13). Washington Rail Map Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D.C. Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 51 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Washington Rail Map Lite versus D.C. Metro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington Rail Map LiteD.C. Metro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings)4.8 (51 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1351 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrban-Map炽金 练

Customer experience

Washington Rail Map Lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

D.C. Metro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Washington Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

None

D.C. Metro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Rail Map Lite free?
Washington Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D.C. Metro free?
D.C. Metro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Washington Rail Map Lite or D.C. Metro?
D.C. Metro is rated higher. Washington Rail Map Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while D.C. Metro averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.
Do Washington Rail Map Lite or D.C. Metro have ads?
D.C. Metro shows ads; Washington Rail Map Lite does not.

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