# 掌上公交 vs 福州地铁

The clearest difference is rating: 福州地铁 at 4.7 against 掌上公交's 2.7. 福州地铁 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

福州地铁 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 212 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | 掌上公交 | 福州地铁 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id461317017/reviews) | **[4.7 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1474182193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **212** |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 234 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [厦门搜谷信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/458842901) | [Shanghai Baowu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384902908) |

## What reviewers say

### 掌上公交

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id461317017)

This app provides real-time bus and subway information, helping you plan your commute. It offers smart route planning, navigation, and the ability to pay for rides using your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus and subway tracking, Smart route planning, Mobile payment for rides, Nearby route navigation, Arrival time alerts, Customized bus services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for checking bus arrival times
- 👍 Accurate bus location and arrival data
- 👍 Useful route planning features
- 👍 Covers many cities in China
- 👍 Helpful for planning commutes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😠 Ads are difficult to close or skip
- 😠 Ads often trigger accidental clicks and redirects
- 😠 Ads disrupt the user experience
- 😠 App can be slow to load due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- Manual setting of arrival reminders fails with 'client ID cannot be empty' error
- Insurance ads cannot be closed, forcing users to buy insurance to use the app
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- Data loading or reading failures

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an option to see arrival times at any time, not just departure times
- Improve the ability to arrange schedules for students who cannot carry their phones
- Add a feature to see the next bus prediction time
- Improve the UI design to be more refined


### 福州地铁

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1474182193)

This professional smart assistant provides comprehensive Fuzhou Metro travel information. It features the latest metro line maps, optimal transfer route suggestions, and detailed station information including surrounding areas. Users can also save and share route details.

**Highlights:** Latest metro line maps, Optimal transfer route suggestions, Real-time transit status monitoring, Detailed station information, Route and station saving, Route sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 掌上公交 free?

掌上公交 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 福州地铁 free?

福州地铁 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 掌上公交 or 福州地铁?

福州地铁 is rated higher. 掌上公交 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while 福州地铁 averages 4.7 from 212 ratings.

### Do 掌上公交 or 福州地铁 have ads?

掌上公交 shows ads; 福州地铁 does not.

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