# 地铁通 vs 日本地铁

The clearest difference is rating: 日本地铁 at 5.0 against 地铁通's 4.2. 日本地铁 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 地铁通's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.

日本地铁 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 地铁通 has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of 地铁通's written reviews are positive against 67% of 日本地铁's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

地铁通 ships an update every 3 months, 日本地铁 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 地铁通 | 日本地铁 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id530096786/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1521226371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Truth Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333246646) | [北京德勤睿思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523035076) |

## What reviewers say

### 地铁通

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id530096786)

Navigate subway systems across over 40 cities, including major international hubs. Get real-time operational updates, accurate transfer plans, and essential station information. Core features are available offline for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Offline subway data for 40+ cities, Real-time operational updates, Accurate transfer plans, Arrival and departure reminders, Station exit and facility information, Route sharing via social media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 🗺️ Comprehensive subway maps for multiple cities
- ⏰ Helpful first/last train timetable information
- 💾 Offline functionality available
- 🔄 Timely updates to route information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 iOS compatibility problems across versions
- 🗺️ Outdated subway map data in many cities
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- ⚠️ App becomes unresponsive when selecting endpoints

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup (iOS 5.1, 6.1, 13.4, 16.5, 16.7.1)
- Freezing when selecting destination after selecting origin
- Map distortion after zooming
- Navigation between favorites/history and main interface broken
- Location detection fails in Hong Kong

**Requested features**

- Update subway maps for new metro lines
- Support for additional cities
- Improve map update frequency
- Open self-service map update system
- Fix UI blank buttons at top of interface


### 日本地铁

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1521226371)

Navigate Japan's public transport with this comprehensive guide, optimized for Chinese speakers. Find subway, Shinkansen, JR, bus, and flight routes with real-time schedules and maps. Enjoy a seamless travel experience across all Japanese regions.

**Highlights:** Japan-wide transport coverage, Real-time route and schedule search, Subway, Shinkansen, JR, bus, and flight options, Optimized Chinese language support, Integrated route maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 地铁通 free?

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

### Is 日本地铁 free?

日本地铁 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 地铁通 or 日本地铁?

日本地铁 is rated higher. 地铁通 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while 日本地铁 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 地铁通 or 日本地铁 have ads?

地铁通 shows ads; 日本地铁 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 地铁通 or 日本地铁?

地铁通 ships an update every 3 months, and 日本地铁 every 5 months. Most recently, 地铁通 was updated on October 19, 2026 and 日本地铁 on October 12, 2026.

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