Comparison

Seoul Metro Subway Map vs InfoMaps

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

Head to head
About

Seoul Metro Subway Map

Navigate Seoul's subway system with an interactive map and route planner. Find the quickest way to popular attractions and commute with ease, even offline. Save favorite routes for quick access.

Highlights
  • Interactive subway maps
  • Fastest route planner
  • Offline maps and planning
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • Save favorite routes
  • Ad-free VIP option
Features
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Seoul Metropolitan Subway is the navigation app that makes traveling on the Seoul Metro simple. From the Gyeongbokgung Palace to the Dongdaemun Market, cheering on the FC Seoul or rooting for the Doosan Bears, whether you’re a Seoul native on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from Incheon International Airport, we’ll show you the best way to get where you’re going in Seoul. We make taking the subway easy. You’ll be a T-money tapping pro in no time Tap, tap, tap! Pan and zoom your way across Seoul 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 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 Seoul Metropolitan Subway VIP 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 transit apps. Check out our world-famous Tube Map London, New York Subway Map, and Paris Metro Map apps today Take our apps with you, just search Mapway on the App Store Seoul Metropolitan Subway VIP available as an in-app subscription: ₩1,500 monthly or ₩6,900 annually, or as a one-off purchase of ₩16,000. 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/mapwayseoulios/privacy Terms of use: https://mapway.ai/mapwayseoulios/terms

About

InfoMaps

This app provides offline mapping solutions for areas with limited mobile network coverage. It features satellite imagery, local place names, and navigation, working both online and offline. Users can download specific regions to save storage space.

Highlights
  • Offline satellite base map
  • Downloadable regional maps
  • Local place names and tourist spots
  • Online and offline modes
  • Navigation features
  • Regular data updates
Features
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Mongolia has vast land and its 85% is not covered by mobile network. When there is no mobile coverage, in many occasions it is required to know your location and the nearest areas of villages and tourist hot spots. As number of travelers increase recently so there is an offline mapping solutions. Mongolia has vast land and its 85% is not covered by mobile network. When there is no mobile coverage, in many occasions it is required to know your location and the nearest areas of villages and tourist hot spots. As number of travelers increase recently so there is an need of having offline mapping solutions. To address this needs, the InfoMedia LLC is introducing an satellite image based mapping application since 2018 and this application InfoMap works both in offline and online mode. The InfoMap has following advantages: - Compared with other application, its base map is based on satellite images and the base map is loaded into mobile phone so able to work when there is no mobile coverage. The map has local location names/tourist hot spots along with the navigation. - The offline base map is divided into 5 regions (West, North West, North East, East and South) and the user can download the required regions depending on your mobile phone capacity. - With online mode, the user can see more detailed satellite images and also can use the features of offline mode such as adding new location and navigation. - Natural beautiful sceneries, hotels and local locations/eateries are included in the map along with advanced search features and the data is updated regularly.

Screenshots

Seoul Metro Subway Map4 screens
InfoMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Seoul Metro Subway Map at 4.7 against InfoMaps's 3.0. Seoul Metro Subway Map also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). InfoMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Seoul Metro Subway Map sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. InfoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seoul Metro Subway Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seoul Metro Subway Map has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Seoul Metro Subway Map's written reviews are positive against 33% of InfoMaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seoul Metro Subway Map ships an update every 7 months, InfoMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Seoul Metro Subway Map versus InfoMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeoul Metro Subway MapInfoMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.Spotter LLC

Customer experience

Seoul Metro Subway Map

All ratings1,421 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative31.0%

InfoMaps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Seoul Metro Subway Map

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Route planning issues
  • Incorrect station names and locations
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to search for landmarks and points of interest
  • Option to remove ads by paying a fee
  • More detailed station and line information
  • Personalization features like saved routes

InfoMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Seoul Metro Subway Map

Subscriptions10
  • VIP Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 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
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
None

InfoMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seoul Metro Subway Map free?
Seoul Metro Subway Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InfoMaps free?
InfoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seoul Metro Subway Map or InfoMaps?
Seoul Metro Subway Map is rated higher. Seoul Metro Subway Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while InfoMaps averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Seoul Metro Subway Map or InfoMaps have ads?
Seoul Metro Subway Map shows ads; InfoMaps does not.
Which is updated more often, Seoul Metro Subway Map or InfoMaps?
Seoul Metro Subway Map ships an update every 7 months, and InfoMaps monthly. Most recently, Seoul Metro Subway Map was updated on November 7, 2026 and InfoMaps on November 3, 2026.

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