Explore Bangkok vs MuvMi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore Bangkok
Navigate Bangkok's public transit with this comprehensive offline subway map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Get up-to-date information on BTS and MRT lines, with English and Thai language support.
- Up-to-date BTS and MRT metro lines
- Offline functionality
- Route planner
- GPS integration
- Street maps for every station
- English and Thai languages
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Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Bangkok's best subway map! Up-to-date with all the BTS and MRT metro lines; Works offline; Routeplanner, GPS, Street maps; English and Thai 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 X, XR, XS Our gorgeous maps have been fully redesigned for the iPhone X. Runs on all iOS9-13 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 10 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.
MuvMi
Navigate Bangkok using eco-friendly electric tuk-tuks. Enjoy on-demand rides, AI-powered route pooling, and real-time tracking for safe and affordable city exploration. Special passes are available for tourists.
- Electric tuk-tuk rides
- On-demand city travel
- AI-powered route pooling
- Real-time ride tracking
- Tourist travel passes
- Sustainable transportation
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Discover Bangkok with MuvMi – Smart, Sustainable Tuk Tuk Rides Explore the city with ease in our 100% electric Tuk Tuks—clean, safe, and affordable! - Travel Pass for Tourists – Unlimited hop-on hop-off rides to Bangkok’s top attractions all day. - Local Exploration Made Easy – Visit temples, markets, hidden gems, and more, right from the app. - Safe & Reliable – Licensed drivers, trusted service, and real-time ride tracking. - Sustainable Travel – Every ride helps reduce emissions for a greener Bangkok. - Smart Features – On-demand rides, AI-powered route pooling, and clear pricing. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or daily commuter, MuvMi makes moving around Bangkok smooth, enjoyable, and eco-friendly. Download now and discover a better way to move!
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Verdict
Explore Bangkok and MuvMi both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Explore Bangkok's written reviews are positive against 24% of MuvMi's. MuvMi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Explore Bangkok sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MuvMi asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Explore Bangkok against 4.7 for MuvMi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 399 and 720 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Explore Bangkok's written reviews are positive against 24% of MuvMi's.
Explore Bangkok ships an update every 3 months, MuvMi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore Bangkok | MuvMi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (399 ratings) | 4.7 (720 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 24.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 399 | 720 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExploreMetro | Urban Mobility Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Explore Bangkok
MuvMi
Bugs and requests
Explore Bangkok
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MuvMi
Reported bugs
14 issues- ETA timer displays inaccurate wait times (shows 5-10 min, actual 20-45 min)
- App crashes and requires reinstallation
- OTP verification code not received
- GPS location pinpointing failures
- System error when driver arrives
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- Drivers assigned from incorrect locations
- Pickup point coordinates misaligned with actual locations
- Payment processing errors and duplicate charges
- Refund system not functioning properly
- Queue position updates not reflecting reality
- Driver location data not updating in real-time
- Map search functionality unreliable
- Cannot login with international phone numbers
- Wallet top-up issues with certain banks
Requested features
15 requests- Driver-to-passenger communication feature
- Ability to contact drivers directly
- Real-time accurate ETA updates
- Multiple route/round-trip booking
- Save favorite pickup/dropoff locations
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- Expand service to more areas (Silom, Sathorn, Fuji Supermarket)
- In-app tipping option
- English language support
- Ability to see wait time before booking
- Push notification customization/disable promotions
- Support for international phone numbers
- Extend service hours beyond 9pm
- Driver profile pictures for passenger recognition
- Longer driver wait time for passengers
- Improved driver routing algorithms
In-app purchases
Explore Bangkok
- VIP mode$4.99
MuvMi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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