Comparison

Explore Bangkok vs UT.net

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

UT.net

Features
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UT.net is a comprehensive OTA flight booking application designed to simplify travel planning. The app offers an intuitive interface for browsing, comparing, and booking flights from multiple airlines. Users can explore exclusive travel deals, enjoy flexible booking options, and receive real-time updates on flight schedules and fares. UT.net aims to enhance the travel experience with secure payments, user-friendly navigation, and 24/7 customer support, making it an ideal solution for frequent travelers and holiday planners alike.

Screenshots

Explore Bangkok4 screens
UT.net4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UT.net at none against Explore Bangkok's 1. UT.net also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. Explore Bangkok sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UT.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore Bangkok ships an update every 3 months, UT.net every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Explore Bangkok versus UT.net: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore BangkokUT.net
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (405 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings405 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExploreMetroJOARDER PARTNERS INC

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

UT.net

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Explore Bangkok

One-time1
  • VIP mode$4.99
None

UT.net

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explore Bangkok free?
Explore Bangkok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UT.net free?
UT.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explore Bangkok or UT.net have ads?
Explore Bangkok shows ads; UT.net does not.
Which is updated more often, Explore Bangkok or UT.net?
Explore Bangkok ships an update every 3 months, and UT.net every 10 days. Most recently, Explore Bangkok was updated on November 11, 2026 and UT.net on November 8, 2026.

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