# Tokyo Metro Subway Map vs TrainLCD

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tokyo Metro Subway Map | TrainLCD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-metro-subway-map/id470842144/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainlcd/id1486355943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **450** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) | [Tsubasa SEKIGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486355942) |

## What reviewers say

### Tokyo Metro Subway Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-metro-subway-map/id470842144)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly + Free Trial | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app and totally useful
- 👍 Fantastic app, easy to read, saves a lot of stress when travelling alone
- 👍 Works well and helps me learn the subway system
- 👍 Very useful tool for travellers
- 👍 Realizable, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of advertisement, spam
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Very Confusin
- 🐛 Causes the iPhone to freeze
- 🐛 Not good for Tokyo subway

**Reported bugs**

- Missing Kuhombutsu Station
- Missing JR stations and lines
- Incorrect station names
- Inaccurate route information

**Requested features**

- Add Japanese character
- Add JR lines
- Add more lines
- Add ticket information


### TrainLCD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainlcd/id1486355943)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*