# Explore Singapore vs Changi App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Singapore | Changi App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changi-app/id391730848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 498 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [Changi Airport Group (Singapore)](https://appshunter.io/developer/391730851) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Singapore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596)

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.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date MRT map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for stations, English and Chinese language support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful for navigation
- 👍 Clean and efficient system
- 👍 Helpful for residents and tourists
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Inaccurate fare information
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 No fare shown with itinerary

**Reported bugs**

- Map is very outdated with nonexistent lines
- Immediately charged when downloaded
- No fare shown with itinerary
- Keeps hanging after one destination
- App expired

**Requested features**

- Update Singapore MRT map
- Add new routes
- Show fare with itinerary
- Update fare information
- Add bus app for Singapore


### Changi App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changi-app/id391730848)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight updates, Baggage tracking, Duty-free shopping, Attraction ticket booking, Parking information, Membership privileges

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Pleasure to use
- 🗺️ Practical app with all needed info in one place
- 📢 Notifications are very useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app failures
- Login and account issues
- Broken features like rewards redemption and parking access

**Requested features**

- Airport maps and terminal information
- Improved flight search and tracking
- Persistent login and session
- Better UI and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Singapore free?

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

### Is Changi App free?

Changi App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Singapore or Changi App?

Explore Singapore is rated higher. Explore Singapore averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Changi App averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Explore Singapore or Changi App have ads?

Explore Singapore shows ads; Changi App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Singapore or Changi App?

Explore Singapore ships an update every 2 months, and Changi App fortnightly. Most recently, Explore Singapore was updated on October 29, 2026 and Changi App on October 29, 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.*