Comparison

World Transit Maps vs Bangkok Metro Navigation Map

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

Head to head
About

World Transit Maps

This app provides detailed railway maps for numerous countries, including high-speed trains, commuter lines, and metro systems. It features an intuitive route finder and real-time service status updates for seamless travel planning. Offline map browsing is also available.

Highlights
  • Detailed railway and metro maps
  • Intuitive route finder
  • Real-time service status updates
  • Offline map browsing
  • Covers 11 countries/regions
  • Alternative route suggestions
Features
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Well-designed railway maps integrating all railways, commuter lines and metro. ● Clarity! Railway maps It includes all stations on all lines, such as the High-speed trains, intercity, commuter, metros, and trams with the intuitive and easy-to-understand design. ● Easy! Route finder Tap a station on the map to add it to your route and we will propose the best route for you. Search results can be displayed at the same time as the railway map, so you won't get lost. ● Comforted! Service status You can quickly check the service status for each line, such as suspension and delays. If you meet any troubles, you can search for an alternative route while looking at the railway map. ● Covering 11 countries / regions around the world You can also see the world railway maps for free, which is useful for abroad travel. Great for finding access from the airport to the downtown and how to get between cities. ------------------------------ Countries / Regions ------------------------------ The coverage area will continue to expand steadily in the future. [Asia] - Hong Kong MTR, Airport Express, Hong Kong Tram, Peak Tram, Light Rail - Japan Shinkansen, JR, railways Subways in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka etc. - Macau LRT - Malaysia KTM, KLIA Express, KL Monorail, Kuala Lumpur LRT - Singapore MRT, LRT, Sentosa Express, cable car - South Korea KTX, KORAIL, Airport Express (A'REX) Subways & metro in Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu & Busan - Taiwan High-Speed Railway (HSR), Taiwan Railway (TRA), Alishan Forest Railway Taipei & Kaohsiung Metro - Thailand State Railways (SRT), Airport Rail Link BTS (Skytrain) & MRT in Bangkok [Europe] - United Kingdom Eurostar, South Eastern High Speed, National Rail Underground (Tube), metro, tram in London, Manchester, Newcastle etc. - France Eurostar, Thalys, TGV, Ouigo, Intercités, TER, Transilien, RER Métro in Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse & Rennes Tramway in Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Grenoble, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Nantes, Caen etc. [North America] - United States Amtrak, Bright Line, Alaska Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, PATH, NJ Transit, SEPTA, Metra, New York City Subway, CTA in Chicago, RTD in Denver, Los Angeles Metro, Muni Metro in San Francisco etc. ------------------------------ Major Functions ------------------------------ - Railway maps for multiple languages (Offline browsing is available if already downloaded) - Transit route search - Service status - Street maps - Hotel reservation - Timetable of stations (Japan Only) ------------------------------ Upgrade ------------------------------ You can now use the railway maps and the transit route search of all provided countries / regions with regardless of the free / paid plan. “Rail Map Basic” (Free) - You need to watch a video ad when switching between countries / regions. - The railway maps or other screens show ads. “Rail Map Passport” (One-time-purchase) - Fast Lane: Video ads are not displayed when switching between countries / regions. - The railway maps or other screens show ads. “Rail Map Premium” (Monthly Subscription) - Fast Lane: Video ads are not displayed when switching between countries / regions. - Ads are disappeared on the railway maps or other screen *1. *1 Some ads may be shown on the screen such as the result of transit route search or others.

About

Bangkok Metro Navigation Map

Navigate Bangkok's public transit system with ease. This app provides an up-to-date map and route planner for the BTS Skytrain, MRT, SRT, Airport Rail Link, and BRT. Find nearby stations, calculate journey times and fares, and plan your trips efficiently, even offline.

Highlights
  • Complete transit network map
  • Up-to-date fares and timetables
  • Offline functionality
  • Route planner
  • Nearby station finder
  • Journey time and fare calculation
Features
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Plan your journey along MRT route effectively with Bangkok MRT Application! ‣ Complete Bangkok Metro Public Transportation Network BTS Skytrain, MRT, SRT, Airport Rail Link (ARL), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ‣ Always Up To Date Keep track of the latest fares, timetables, stations, etc all in one app! ‣ Use it on the go Works underground and without an internet connection ‣ Route Planner Easily find and share the fastest path to your destination ‣ Beautiful Design Modern, clean, curated in every detail ‣ Incredible UX All lines and connections shown clearly ‣ Nearby Stations Fin​d the closest subway station near you! ‣ Route Info​​ See your Journey Time and Fare ‣ Integrated timetable (PRO) Never miss a train again ‣ Station nearby alerts Get notified when you arrive at your destination

Screenshots

World Transit Maps4 screens
Bangkok Metro Navigation Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: World Transit Maps at 63% against Bangkok Metro Navigation Map's 25%. World Transit Maps also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Bangkok Metro Navigation Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. World Transit Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bangkok Metro Navigation Map sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bangkok Metro Navigation Map holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 162 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of World Transit Maps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Bangkok Metro Navigation Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Transit Maps ships an update fortnightly, Bangkok Metro Navigation Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
World Transit Maps versus Bangkok Metro Navigation Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Transit MapsBangkok Metro Navigation Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (91 ratings)4.8 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91162 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOKYO STUDIO INC.敏 吴

Customer experience

World Transit Maps

All ratings91 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative25.8%

Bangkok Metro Navigation Map

All ratings156 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

World Transit Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription / Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • One time / Valid for 7 days3 variants$0.99
  • Forever$3.99
  • One time / Valid for 1 Year$4.99
4 purchases

Bangkok Metro Navigation Map

One-time4
  • Weekly card$0.99
  • Monthly card$2.99
  • Quarter card$4.99
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  • Year card$8.99

Questions

Is World Transit Maps free?
World Transit Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bangkok Metro Navigation Map free?
Bangkok Metro Navigation Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Transit Maps or Bangkok Metro Navigation Map?
Bangkok Metro Navigation Map is rated higher. World Transit Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Bangkok Metro Navigation Map averages 4.8 from 162 ratings.
Do World Transit Maps or Bangkok Metro Navigation Map have ads?
World Transit Maps shows ads; Bangkok Metro Navigation Map does not.
Which is updated more often, World Transit Maps or Bangkok Metro Navigation Map?
World Transit Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Bangkok Metro Navigation Map every 5 days. Most recently, World Transit Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bangkok Metro Navigation Map on November 7, 2026.

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