Comparison

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map vs 东莞地铁助手

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

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About

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map

Navigate Shanghai's extensive metro system with interactive maps and an offline route planner. Find the quickest way to your destination, get step-by-step directions, and access station information in English and Chinese.

Highlights
  • Interactive metro maps
  • Offline journey planning
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • English and Chinese station names
  • Save favorite routes
  • Regular map updates
Features
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Mapway produces interactive maps of subway and metro systems worldwide. This app makes it easy to travel on Shanghai's metro system. Shanghai Interactive Metro Map is not the official App of Shanghai Metro, and it is in no way associated with Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd., nor does it pretend to represent them. Shanghai Interactive Metro Map is the navigation app that makes traveling by Shentong Metro Group public transport in Shanghai simple From the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to the Yuyuan Garden, cheering on the Shanghai Sharks or rooting for the Shanghai Swordfish, whether you’re a Shanghai native on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, we’ll show you the best way to get where you’re going in Shanghai. We make riding the metro easy. You’ll be a Shanghai Public Transportation Card tapping pro in no time Tap, tap, tap! Pan and zoom your way across Shanghai 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 Chinese 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 Shanghai 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 Beijing, Guangzhou, or Singapore soon? We’ve got you covered there, too. Take our apps with you, just search Mapway on the App Store. Shanghai Premium is 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/shanghaimetroios/privacy Terms of use: https://mapway.ai/shanghaimetroios/terms

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东莞地铁助手

Features
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功能亮点: 一. 高清线路图,一目了然 界面简洁直观,操作便捷流畅,提供清晰详细的地铁线路图,帮助您快速了解路线信息,节省宝贵时间。 二. Apple 地图无缝对接 支持与 Apple 地图导航系统深度整合,一键规划最优出行路径,实时获取交通状况更新,确保您的旅程顺畅无阻。 三. 贴心的 POI 附近搜索 不仅能帮您找到最近的地铁站,还能轻松搜索周边的兴趣点(POI),如餐馆、商店、景点等,让您的城市生活更加丰富多彩。 四. 环保出行,绿色选择 鼓励更多市民选择地铁这种低碳环保的公共交通方式,共同为减少碳排放贡献一份力量。 五. 更好的功能离不开您的建议! 我们深知,优秀的应用不仅仅依赖于开发团队的努力,更离不开用户的智慧和反馈。欢迎留言分享您的想法和建议,帮助我们不断改善功能,为您提供更优质的服务。您的每一条建议都是我们前进的动力,让我们一起打造一个更加智能、便捷的出行工具! 在东莞坐地铁就用东莞地铁助手!

Screenshots

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map4 screens
东莞地铁助手3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shanghai Interactive Metro Map at Free against 东莞地铁助手's $0.99. 东莞地铁助手's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On ads, 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

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map is free to download; 东莞地铁助手 costs $0.99 up front. Shanghai Interactive Metro Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 东莞地铁助手 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map ships an update every 5 months, 东莞地铁助手 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shanghai Interactive Metro Map versus 东莞地铁助手: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShanghai Interactive Metro Map东莞地铁助手
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.乐祥 胡

Bugs and requests

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Loud music on startup
  • Contact and support selection does not work
  • Station names incorrect (English vs. Chinese)
  • App crashes (implied by deletion)

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update with new metro lines and stations
  • Include first and last train times
  • Add train intervals and live times
  • Show delays and station closures
  • Allow viewing map 'to scale'
Show 3 more
  • Add bus routes
  • Include trip cost
  • Add travel times

东莞地铁助手

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
None

东莞地铁助手

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shanghai Interactive Metro Map free?
Shanghai Interactive Metro Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 东莞地铁助手 free?
东莞地铁助手 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shanghai Interactive Metro Map or 东莞地铁助手 have ads?
Both Shanghai Interactive Metro Map and 东莞地铁助手 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shanghai Interactive Metro Map or 东莞地铁助手?
Shanghai Interactive Metro Map ships an update every 5 months, and 东莞地铁助手 every 4 days. Most recently, Shanghai Interactive Metro Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and 东莞地铁助手 on October 9, 2026.

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