Comparison

Tokyo Metro Subway Map vs TrainLCD

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

Head to head
About

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Navigate Tokyo's extensive metro system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, offline journey planning, and step-by-step directions to help you reach any destination efficiently. Save your favorite routes and access them quickly.

Highlights
  • Interactive subway maps
  • Offline journey planning
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • Station search
  • Multi-language support
  • Save favorite routes
Features
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Tokyo Metro Subway is the navigation app that makes traveling by Tokyo Metro public transport in Tokyo simple From the Tokyo Tower to the Sensō-ji Temple, cheering on the Yomiuri Giants or rooting for FC Tokyo, whether you’re a Tokyo native on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from Narita International Airport, we’ll show you the best way to get where you’re going in Tokyo. We make riding the metro easy. You’ll be a PASMO tapping pro in no time Tap, tap, tap! Pan and zoom your way across Tokyo with ease using our simple, interactive maps. We’ll even show your route on the map Plan journeys, sharpish Search for stations and find your way using the world’s fastest route planner No internet? No problem Maps and journey planning even work offline Regular map updates Auto-magic updates keep our maps always up-to-date and box fresh Every step of the way A step-by-step guide means you’ll never get lost again Multi-language support Spot what you’re looking for quicker with both English and Japanese station names right there on the map Save your faves From finding your way back home to taking the stress out of commuting and all the places in between. Your personal Shortcuts are never more than a swipe away Tokyo Premium features: An ad-free experience Proper VIP treatment, with no ads, ever Priority support Problem with the app? We’ll be there to help you out We’re the world's number one for public transport apps. Check out our world-famous Tube Map London, New York Subway Map, and Paris Metro Map apps today Visiting Seoul, Beijing, or Singapore soon? We’ve got you covered there, too. Take our apps with you, just search Mapway on the App Store Tokyo Premium available as an in-app subscription: monthly. Prices may vary by location. Cancel at any time, for any reason. 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, at the cost of your chosen price tier. Subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings in your iTunes Account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://mapway.ai/mapwaytokyoios/privacy Terms of use: https://mapway.ai/mapwaytokyoios/terms

About

TrainLCD

Experience in-train displays on your phone. This navigation app shows your current location and the next upcoming station, enhancing your train journeys. Make commutes more engaging and enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Simulates in-train displays
  • Shows current location
  • Displays next station
  • Enhances train commutes
  • Travel companion
Features
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“Make your train rides a little more enjoyable.” TrainLCD lets you experience in-train displays right on your phone. It shows your current location and the next station, making it a perfect travel companion. Even your everyday commute can feel a bit more fun.

Screenshots

Tokyo Metro Subway Map4 screens
TrainLCD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainLCD at none against Tokyo Metro Subway Map's 13. TrainLCD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tokyo Metro Subway Map's advantage is ratings volume (450 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tokyo Metro Subway Map sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TrainLCD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainLCD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tokyo Metro Subway Map has 450 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Tokyo Metro Subway Map's written reviews are positive against 70% of TrainLCD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokyo Metro Subway Map ships an update every 6 months, TrainLCD weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tokyo Metro Subway Map versus TrainLCD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyo Metro Subway MapTrainLCD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (450 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings450 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.Tsubasa SEKIGUCHI

Customer experience

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

All ratings448 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.2%

TrainLCD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral18.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missing Kuhombutsu Station
  • Missing JR stations and lines
  • Incorrect station names
  • Inaccurate route information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Japanese character
  • Add JR lines
  • Add more lines
  • Add ticket information

TrainLCD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Tokyo Metro Subway Map

Subscriptions13
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
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  • Unlimited Access$2.491 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly + Free Trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
None

TrainLCD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tokyo Metro Subway Map free?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainLCD free?
TrainLCD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tokyo Metro Subway Map or TrainLCD?
TrainLCD is rated higher. Tokyo Metro Subway Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while TrainLCD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tokyo Metro Subway Map or TrainLCD have ads?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map shows ads; TrainLCD does not.
Which is updated more often, Tokyo Metro Subway Map or TrainLCD?
Tokyo Metro Subway Map ships an update every 6 months, and TrainLCD weekly. Most recently, Tokyo Metro Subway Map was updated on October 30, 2026 and TrainLCD on October 30, 2026.

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