# Explore Beijing vs Shanghai Map and Walks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Beijing at 80% against Shanghai Map and Walks's 33%. Explore Beijing also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (496 vs 1). Shanghai Map and Walks'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 Beijing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shanghai Map and Walks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Beijing holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Beijing has 496 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Explore Beijing's written reviews are positive against 33% of Shanghai Map and Walks's.

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, Shanghai Map and Walks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Beijing | Shanghai Map and Walks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-map-and-walks/id371429219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **496** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [GPSmyCity.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/343836967) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Beijing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601)

Navigate Beijing's extensive subway system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS integration, street maps for station exits, and support for both English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date metro map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for stations, 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**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Comprehensive subway map with clear layout
- 🚀 Efficient route planning and transfer suggestions
- ⏱️ Accurate travel time estimates
- 📱 Offline functionality for map viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes after iOS updates
- ⚠️ Outdated map information and slow updates
- 📍 Location/nearest station feature unreliable
- 🔌 Requires internet for some features
- 💳 Requires separate purchases for each city

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 10 and later
- Line 13 not showing as faster route option
- Missing stations (Erligou on Line 6/16)
- Daxing Airport Line missing pricing information
- Daxing Airport Line disappears in Chinese version

**Requested features**

- Station exit maps with offline access
- Detailed station layout diagrams
- Bus route integration
- First and last train time schedules in prominent position
- Station exit letter identifiers matching actual signage


### Shanghai Map and Walks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-map-and-walks/id371429219)

Explore Shanghai with self-guided walks featuring attractions and hidden gems. This app provides a detailed city map with search and location bookmarking, allowing you to track your steps and share photos. It works offline, making it ideal for travelers.

**Highlights:** Self-guided city walks, Detailed offline city map, Search and location bookmarking, Movement tracking, Photo sharing, Works offline

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Beijing free?

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

### Is Shanghai Map and Walks free?

Shanghai Map and Walks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Beijing or Shanghai Map and Walks?

Explore Beijing is rated higher. Explore Beijing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while Shanghai Map and Walks averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explore Beijing or Shanghai Map and Walks have ads?

Explore Beijing shows ads; Shanghai Map and Walks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Beijing or Shanghai Map and Walks?

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, and Shanghai Map and Walks every 2 months. Most recently, Explore Beijing was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shanghai Map and Walks on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*