# MetroMan Shanghai vs 合肥地铁通

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.

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.

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.

MetroMan Shanghai ships an update monthly, 合肥地铁通 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetroMan Shanghai | 合肥地铁通 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroman-shanghai/id435855321/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1369504301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EXPANSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596627478) | [宇舟 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/558773508) |

## What reviewers say

### MetroMan Shanghai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroman-shanghai/id435855321)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Clear and well-designed metro maps
- 🌐 Multi-language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
- 💰 Free application
- 📱 Works offline after initial download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ❌ Ads cannot be closed or are difficult to close
- 🔴 Ads block access to core functionality
- ⏱️ Ads take extended time to dismiss (up to 1 minute)
- 🌍 Chinese-language ads particularly annoying for international users

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 合肥地铁通

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1369504301)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周卡会员 | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| 月卡会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 季卡会员 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 年卡会员 | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 2026 and 合肥地铁通 on October 29, 2026.

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