# Explore Beijing vs 北京地铁

The clearest difference is rating: Explore Beijing at 4.7 against 北京地铁's 3.5. Explore Beijing also leads on ratings volume (495 vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). 北京地铁'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. 北京地铁 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Beijing holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Beijing has 495 ratings behind it against 4, 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 65% of 北京地铁's.

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, 北京地铁 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Beijing | 北京地铁 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchina/id389737566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 65.1% 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 | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [Truth Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333246646) |

## 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


### 北京地铁

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchchina/id389737566)

Navigate Beijing's subway system with real-time route planning, station information, and offline maps. Discover nearby attractions, dining, and travel deals. Get timely operational updates for a smoother urban commute.

**Highlights:** Real-time subway route planning, Offline station maps and exit info, Nearby dining and hotel recommendations, Beijing travel and outbound deals, Operational information push notifications, Voice search for destinations

**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 北京地铁 free?

北京地铁 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Beijing or 北京地铁?

Explore Beijing is rated higher. Explore Beijing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while 北京地铁 averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Explore Beijing or 北京地铁 have ads?

Explore Beijing shows ads; 北京地铁 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Beijing or 北京地铁?

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, and 北京地铁 every 2 months. Most recently, Explore Beijing was updated on October 14, 2026 and 北京地铁 on October 7, 2026.

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