Explore Singapore vs Changi App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore Singapore
Navigate Singapore's public transport system with an up-to-date, offline subway map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Available in English and Chinese.
- Up-to-date MRT map
- Offline functionality
- Route planner
- GPS integration
- Street maps for stations
- English and Chinese language support
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Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Singapore's best subway map! Up-to-date with all the metro lines; Works offline; Routeplanner, GPS, Street maps; English and Chinese included. Download the app completely free! The free app is ad-supported. Upgrade to VIP features if you'd like to get extra features, remove ads and support future development! WHY EXPLOREMETRO? 1. Fully up-to-date Accurate metro map, includes every station on every line. Free updates for future station openings and timetable changes. 2. Designed for the latest devices Our gorgeous maps have been fully redesigned for the latest iOS devices. Runs on all iOS 14+ devices. 3. Designed for iPad Specially redesigned interface for the larger iPad screen with split screen. Drag and drop station names, tips, maps and timetables into other apps. 4. Street maps for every station Need to get your bearings at a station? Integrated Street maps show you metro exits and nearby streets for every station. 5. Route-planner A really easy route-planner. Get route and time information for any journey with just three taps. 6. "Find my nearest station" Using your GPS, see a list of the closest metro stations to your current location. 7. Works offline Everything works without an Internet connection. Search stations and plan routes on the go. UPGRADE TO VIP FOR EVEN MORE FEATURES I've been developing this app for 15 years. Upgrading to VIP helps support future development of the app. VIP users get additional features, like NO ADS, accurate prices for every journey, first/last train times, offline street maps, tips at every station, and a general warm fuzzy feeling. REVIEWS CNN Travel: "These maps are very easy on the eye and simple to navigate. They work offline and also include free updates of stations that have yet to be completed, operating hours and schedules." Lonely Planet: "Easy to use, up to date and work offline. Very handy, especially when they've run out of paper maps at the stations." SUGGESTIONS We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions on ways to improve the app. Please contact us via support@exploremetro.com, as we can't respond to comments left in the reviews.
Changi App
This app serves as a digital concierge for Changi Airport and Jewel, offering real-time flight updates, baggage tracking, and seamless shopping experiences. Users can also book attraction tickets, check parking availability, and access exclusive membership privileges.
- Real-time flight updates
- Baggage tracking
- Duty-free shopping
- Attraction ticket booking
- Parking information
- Membership privileges
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Changi App is your handy concierge for a delightful visit to Changi Airport and Jewel – whether you are travelling, or not. With Changi App, you can have access to the latest flight and airport information, track your baggage, purchase travel essentials, book events and attractions tickets, enjoy duty-free shopping, and redeem exclusive membership privileges, all at your fingertips! Key features: • Travel at ease with real-time flight updates, useful travel resources, and convenient services. • Enjoy GST-absorbed shopping and Changi Rewards privileges as you transact seamlessly with Changi Pay at participating stores in Changi Airport and Jewel. • Skip the queue and pre-book attractions, events, or activities tickets at Changi Airport and Jewel. • Check car park availability and charges, redeem parking promotions or purchase discounted parking for your visit to Changi Airport and Jewel. • Learn about the latest happenings and promotions at Changi Airport and Jewel!
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Verdict
Explore Singapore and Changi App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Explore Singapore's written reviews are positive against 28% of Changi App's. Changi App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Explore Singapore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Changi App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Explore Singapore against 4.6 for Changi App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 498 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Explore Singapore's written reviews are positive against 28% of Changi App's.
Explore Singapore ships an update every 2 months, Changi App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Explore Singapore | Changi App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (498 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 27.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 498 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ExploreMetro | Changi Airport Group (Singapore) |
Customer experience
Explore Singapore
Changi App
User reviews
Explore Singapore
From 498 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very useful for navigation
- 👍 Clean and efficient system
- 👍 Helpful for residents and tourists
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works offline
Room to improve
- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Inaccurate fare information
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 No fare shown with itinerary
Changi App
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Pleasure to use
- 🗺️ Practical app with all needed info in one place
- 📢 Notifications are very useful
Room to improve
- 🗺️ No airport map or terminal information
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and bugs
- 🔄 Forced updates disrupt usage
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive UI
- 🔍 Lacking key features like flight search and baggage tracking
Bugs and requests
Explore Singapore
Reported bugs
14 issues- Map is very outdated with nonexistent lines
- Immediately charged when downloaded
- No fare shown with itinerary
- Keeps hanging after one destination
- App expired
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- MRT fare not accurate
- Misleading as free, charged £1.99
- On street view does not allow navigation to MRT station
- When choosing closest, nothing happens
- Crash's down when going onto tips
- Cannot locate destination
- Map not updated
- What happened to DTL 1 & 2..?
- Fares information outdated
Requested features
11 requests- Update Singapore MRT map
- Add new routes
- Show fare with itinerary
- Update fare information
- Add bus app for Singapore
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- Locate automatically pulls up map view
- Offline map option
- Add new MRT map for Singapore metro
- Add new map for Singapore MRT
- Offline map
- Ipad version
Changi App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and app failures
- Login and account issues
- Broken features like rewards redemption and parking access
Requested features
4 requests- Airport maps and terminal information
- Improved flight search and tracking
- Persistent login and session
- Better UI and navigation
In-app purchases
Explore Singapore
- VIP mode$4.99
Changi App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Explore Singapore free?
Is Changi App free?
Which has better reviews, Explore Singapore or Changi App?
Do Explore Singapore or Changi App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Explore Singapore or Changi App?
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