# Explore Shanghai vs Spring Airlines

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Shanghai at 80% against Spring Airlines's 0%. Explore Shanghai also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). Spring Airlines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Shanghai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spring Airlines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Shanghai holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Shanghai has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Explore Shanghai's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spring Airlines's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Shanghai | Spring Airlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-shanghai/id340706615/reviews)** | [1.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-airlines-just-fly/id1433872146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [春秋航空 Spring Airlines](https://appshunter.io/developer/460033038) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Shanghai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-shanghai/id340706615)

Navigate Shanghai's metro system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS station finder, integrated street maps for exits, and support for English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date metro map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS nearest station finder, Integrated street maps, English and Chinese support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🗺️ Accurate and up-to-date maps
- 🔊 Voice announcements for station names
- 💰 Helpful fare and travel time information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing new metro lines and stations
- 🗺️ Lack of offline street maps
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
- 🔄 Restore purchases not working
- 📢 Ads in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Nearest station feature not working
- Inaccurate route planning and travel times

**Requested features**

- Offline street maps with station exits
- Chinese character support for station names
- Integration with Google Maps for directions
- Customizable route planning options
- Closure times for specific metro lines


### Spring Airlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-airlines-just-fly/id1433872146)

Book flights, hotels, and manage your travel with this airline app. Find exclusive deals and enjoy convenient services like online check-in and seat selection. Travel across China and Asia with ease.

**Highlights:** Air ticket booking, Hotel reservations, Flight status inquiries, Ancillary service purchases, Online check-in, Seat selection, Ticket refunds and changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Shanghai free?

Explore Shanghai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spring Airlines free?

Spring Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Shanghai or Spring Airlines?

Explore Shanghai is rated higher. Explore Shanghai averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Spring Airlines averages 1.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Explore Shanghai or Spring Airlines have ads?

Explore Shanghai shows ads; Spring Airlines does not.

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