Comparison

Explore Bangkok vs Subway Transit Guide & Maps

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date BTS and MRT metro lines
  • Offline functionality
  • Route planner
  • GPS integration
  • Street maps for every station
  • English and Thai languages
Features
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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.

About

Subway Transit Guide & Maps

Navigate urban environments with detailed subway maps and a route planner. Calculate trip costs, find stations using augmented reality, and access real-time airport information. Enjoy offline access for seamless city exploration.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date subway maps
  • Route planner with travel time
  • Trip cost calculator
  • Augmented reality station finder
  • Offline mode
  • Real-time airport updates
Features
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Experience urban travel like never before with the Metro Transit app – your ultimate companion for seamless city exploration using the subway service. Unleash the power of our app's key features: * Accurate and up-to-date subway maps * Quick and convenient route planner with travel time and distance insights * Exact trip cost calculator for budget-savvy journeys * Augmented Reality function to effortlessly locate the nearest subway station * Comprehensive information on routes, prices, and flexible payment options * Integrated Google and Apple Maps for your convenience (offline map downloadable separately) * Stay connected with our offline mode * Real-time airport arrival and departure updates for a stress-free travel experience Upgrade your urban adventures – download the Metro Transit app now and navigate the city with confidence!

Screenshots

Explore Bangkok4 screens
Subway Transit Guide & Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

Explore Bangkok and Subway Transit Guide & Maps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Explore Bangkok's written reviews are positive against 38% of Subway Transit Guide & Maps's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Explore Bangkok sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Subway Transit Guide & Maps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Explore Bangkok against 4.7 for Subway Transit Guide & Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 403 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Explore Bangkok's written reviews are positive against 38% of Subway Transit Guide & Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore Bangkok ships an update every 3 months, Subway Transit Guide & Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Explore Bangkok versus Subway Transit Guide & Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore BangkokSubway Transit Guide & Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (403 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4031.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExploreMetroDiscover Ukraine LLC

Customer experience

Explore Bangkok

All ratings399 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Subway Transit Guide & Maps

All ratings1,024 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Explore Bangkok

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • BTS sky train map missing stations
  • Route marking not noticeable

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add a ticketing service within the app for contactless access
  • Upgrade to include more detail on cost and Metro apps for other Southeast Asia cities

Subway Transit Guide & Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Explore Bangkok

One-time1
  • VIP mode$4.99
10 purchases

Subway Transit Guide & Maps

One-time10
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Questions

Is Explore Bangkok free?
Explore Bangkok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Transit Guide & Maps free?
Subway Transit Guide & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explore Bangkok or Subway Transit Guide & Maps?
Subway Transit Guide & Maps is rated higher. Explore Bangkok averages 4.6 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while Subway Transit Guide & Maps averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Explore Bangkok or Subway Transit Guide & Maps have ads?
Both Explore Bangkok and Subway Transit Guide & Maps show ads.
Which is updated more often, Explore Bangkok or Subway Transit Guide & Maps?
Explore Bangkok ships an update every 3 months, and Subway Transit Guide & Maps every 2 months. Most recently, Explore Bangkok was updated on November 6, 2026 and Subway Transit Guide & Maps on November 3, 2026.

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