Comparison

Washington Subway Map vs NextMetro

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

Head to head
About

Washington Subway Map

Features
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Washington Metro Map is your ultimate companion for the WMATA Metro β€” the fastest and easiest way to get around Washington DC, Arlington, Bethesda and Alexandria. Whether you’re a tourist landing at Reagan National (DCA) or Dulles (IAD), a business traveler, or a local commuter, this app has everything you need: β€’ Complete interactive and static WMATA Metro maps (all 6 color-coded lines: Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Green) β€’ Offline Route Planner β€” works without internet β€’ Live departures & arrivals for DCA, IAD and BWI airports β€’ Transport HUB: Rail & Train Stations, Central Bus Terminal, Taxi & Ride Options, Airport Connections β€’ Address Book β€” save important places and addresses so you never forget them β€’ Travel Essentials: hotels, flights, car rentals, tours & tickets β€’ Emergency Help with one-tap calls: 911, Metro Transit Police and station-first tips β€’ Detailed WMATA info: operating hours, transfer stations, fares and tips β€’ Apple Maps integration + night map mode Clean, fast and built specifically for Washington DC. No more paper maps or expensive roaming. Download now and travel the capital confidently β€” by metro, bus, train or straight from the airport to the National Mall.

About

NextMetro

Features
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NextMetro helps Washington, DC Metro riders quickly check upcoming train arrivals from iPhone and Apple Watch. Pick your station, see real-time arrival estimates, and get a simple glanceable view designed for commuting.

Screenshots

Washington Subway Map4 screens
NextMetro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Washington Subway Map at 16.0 against NextMetro's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Washington Subway Map versus NextMetro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashington Subway MapNextMetro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size73 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav MykolaienkoBrian Brotsos

In-app purchases

None

Washington Subway Map

No in-app purchases

None

NextMetro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washington Subway Map free?
Washington Subway Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextMetro free?
NextMetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Washington Subway Map or NextMetro have ads?
Neither Washington Subway Map nor NextMetro shows ads.

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