Comparison

MetroMan Shanghai vs 合肥地铁通

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MetroMan Shanghai

Navigate Shanghai's metro system with this comprehensive transit planner. Get accurate maps, efficient route planning with time and fare estimates, and offline access. Supports multiple languages and covers numerous cities across China.

Highlights
  • Accurate metro maps
  • Efficient route planner
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-language support
  • Covers 53 cities
  • Fare and time estimates
Features
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* MetroMan Shanghai is not the official App of shanghai metro, and it is in no way associated with Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co. , Ltd. This is Shanghai's Best Metro App. 1. Fully Updated for 2026 Accurate metro maps and comprehensive metro information. 2. Route Planner A simple and efficient route planner. Get detailed route, time, and fare information. 3. Works Offline No internet connection required. 4. 4 Languages Supported English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語 5. 53 Cities Covered Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taipei, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Tianjin, Dalian, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Kunming, Ningbo, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Changchun, Changsha, Changzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Chuzhou, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guiyang, Haining, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Hohhot, Jinan, Jinhua, Kunming, Lanzhou, Luoyang, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Nantong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shaoxing, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Taizhou, Tianjin, Urumqi, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Wuhu, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi'an, Xuchang, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou ---- ** MetroMan Pro Features ** • Ad-free Experience • Unlock All Pro Features • Support Ongoing Updates ---- ** Purchase & Subscription Terms ** * MetroMan Pro Lifetime: $14.99 USD (One-time purchase to unlock all features forever) * Auto-Renewable Subscription Options: - Monthly subscription: $1.99 USD - Yearly subscription: $7.99 USD * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. * Pricing may vary by location. ** Privacy Policy ** https://www.metroman.cn/en/privacy ** Terms of Service ** https://www.metroman.cn/en/terms

About

合肥地铁通

This app provides comprehensive navigation and transit information for Hefei's metro system. It offers route planning, real-time arrival alerts, and details about station surroundings, including dining and entertainment options.

Highlights
  • Route planning with fare and time estimates
  • Real-time arrival notifications
  • Station surrounding information (dining, entertainment)
  • Detailed metro line and station data
  • Exit information and maps
  • Shareable route plans
Features
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1. 2023新版数据 与时俱进的数据,精准的地铁信息。 2. 路线查询 选择起终点,即可获得便捷的换乘方案。包含:路线,时间,票价,距离,只选对的。 3. 到站提醒 精准的实时到站提醒功能,安心玩手机,再也不用担心坐过站。 4. 站点周边查询 快速便捷的查询地铁站周边的吃喝玩乐信息,一键导航,无忧生活。 5. 全方位的地铁信息 换乘指引、出口信息、地铁线路图、线路站点信息、首末车时间、车站周边地标地图等各类有价值的信息,助您全方位掌握地铁出行信息。 6. 一键分享 我们为您准备了换乘线路方案的文字和图片版,只需一键即可分享给您的小伙伴啦,赶紧来试试吧! 【自动续费会员】 -- 订阅周期:1周(连续包周产品)、1个月(连续包月产品),3个月(连续包季产品),12个月(连续包年产品)。 -- 订阅价格:以iAP申请信息为准,例如连续包周产品为每周3元;连续包月产品为每月6元。 -- 付款:用户确认购买并付款后记入iTunes账户。 -- 取消续订:如需取消续订,请打开苹果手机"设置"->进入"iTunes Store 与 App Store"->点击"Apple ID",选择"查看Apple ID",进入"账户设置"页面,点击"订阅",选择并取消订阅。如未在订阅期结束的至少24小时前关闭订阅,此订阅将会自动续订。 -- 续订:苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅周期顺延一个订阅周期。 -- 隐私政策:http://www.ikaytong.com/privacy -- 会员服务协议:http://www.ikaytong.com/service -- 自动续费服务协议:http://www.ikaytong.com/renew

Screenshots

MetroMan Shanghai4 screens
合肥地铁通4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MetroMan Shanghai at 4.7 against 合肥地铁通's 4.0. MetroMan Shanghai also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 38%) and ratings volume (610 vs 21). 合肥地铁通's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MetroMan Shanghai sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 合肥地铁通 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetroMan Shanghai holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetroMan Shanghai has 610 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of MetroMan Shanghai's written reviews are positive against 38% of 合肥地铁通's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetroMan Shanghai ships an update monthly, 合肥地铁通 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MetroMan Shanghai versus 合肥地铁通: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroMan Shanghai合肥地铁通
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (610 ratings) — better4.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better21
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEXPANSE LLC宇舟 高

Customer experience

MetroMan Shanghai

All ratings610 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative19.4%

合肥地铁通

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

MetroMan Shanghai

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on launch or after updates
  • Ads cannot be closed or have invisible close buttons
  • Incompatible with iOS 12 and older devices
  • Search functionality doesn't work for tourist attractions
  • Map display shows only text, not actual map images
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  • Frequent forced updates with large file sizes
  • App redirects to shopping/insurance pages instead of metro data
  • Crashes when switching between cities

Requested features

9 requests
  • Address-based search instead of station-to-station only
  • Integration with maps apps (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Amap)
  • Paid ad-free version option
  • Holiday/special hours schedule information
  • More detailed station exit/entrance information
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  • Updated metro line information (new stations)
  • Better visual markers for non-transfer stations
  • Smaller app file size
  • Chinese language option for non-Chinese speakers

合肥地铁通

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MetroMan Shanghai

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly$1.993 Months
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$14.99
4 purchases

合肥地铁通

Subscriptions4
  • 周卡会员$0.497 Days
  • 月卡会员$0.991 Month
  • 季卡会员$1.993 Months
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  • 年卡会员$4.991 Year

Questions

Is MetroMan Shanghai free?
MetroMan Shanghai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 合肥地铁通 free?
合肥地铁通 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MetroMan Shanghai or 合肥地铁通?
MetroMan Shanghai is rated higher. MetroMan Shanghai averages 4.7 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while 合肥地铁通 averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do MetroMan Shanghai or 合肥地铁通 have ads?
Both MetroMan Shanghai and 合肥地铁通 show ads.
Which is updated more often, MetroMan Shanghai or 合肥地铁通?
MetroMan Shanghai ships an update monthly, and 合肥地铁通 every 3 months. Most recently, MetroMan Shanghai was updated on October 29, 2026 and 合肥地铁通 on October 29, 2026.

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