Comparison

Seattle Rail Map Lite vs Metro Flex

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

Head to head
About

Seattle Rail Map Lite

This app provides a clear and concise route map for the Seattle rail and subway system. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you navigate the city's transit. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive controls for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Offline data access
  • Route planner with transfers
  • Stations index and lookup
  • GPS station finder
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Rotate and zoom functionality
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: OFFLINE DATA - no internet connection necessary. 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

Metro Flex

This app provides on-demand transit within a designated service area. Book a ride from your phone and get picked up at a nearby corner for the same price as a bus trip. Enjoy convenient and fast transportation.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Nearby pick-up locations
  • Affordable fares
  • ORCA card integration
  • Youth ride free
Features
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King County Metro Flex is an on-demand neighborhood transit service. Use your phone to ride anywhere in your service area for the same cost as a bus trip. HOW IT WORKS: - Download the app and create an account. - Book an on-demand ride on your phone. - Meet your driver on a nearby corner. CONVENIENT Use your phone to tell Metro Flex where you are and where you want to go. You’ll receive a nearby pick-up location for a Metro Flex vehicle only a short walk away. FAST It just takes a minute to book your ride! The app will send you an approximate arrival time for your Metro Flex vehicle. AFFORDABLE Metro Flex costs the same as a Metro bus trip. And with your ORCA card, you can transfer for free to or from a bus or Sound Transit Link light rail. You can also pay with a Transit GO Ticket or credit/debit card. Youth up to age 18 ride free. Questions? Reach out at support-sea@ridewithvia.com Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.

Screenshots

Seattle Rail Map Lite4 screens
Metro Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metro Flex at 43% against Seattle Rail Map Lite's 0%. Metro Flex also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). Seattle Rail Map Lite's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

Metro Flex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro Flex has 1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Seattle Rail Map Lite's written reviews are positive against 43% of Metro Flex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seattle Rail Map Lite ships an update every 9 months, Metro Flex every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Seattle Rail Map Lite versus Metro Flex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeattle Rail Map LiteMetro Flex
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (12 ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrban-MapVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Seattle Rail Map Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Metro Flex

All ratings1,004 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral14.9%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

Seattle Rail Map Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Metro Flex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing and freezing issues
  • Inaccurate GPS and location tracking
  • Inconsistent service hours and availability
  • Billing and account management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule rides in advance
  • Option to choose preferred pickup location
  • Real-time driver updates and communication
  • Integration with other transit options

In-app purchases

None

Seattle Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Metro Flex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seattle Rail Map Lite free?
Seattle Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metro Flex free?
Metro Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seattle Rail Map Lite or Metro Flex?
Metro Flex is rated higher. Seattle Rail Map Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Metro Flex averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Seattle Rail Map Lite or Metro Flex have ads?
Neither Seattle Rail Map Lite nor Metro Flex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seattle Rail Map Lite or Metro Flex?
Seattle Rail Map Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Metro Flex every 4 weeks. Most recently, Seattle Rail Map Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Metro Flex on October 21, 2026.

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