Comparison

RailNetwork vs DoTheG

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

Head to head
About

RailNetwork

Track the real-time location of subway trains in the Seoul metropolitan area displayed on a route map. View schedules, track positions, and train car information when available. Accuracy is not guaranteed, and the app is independent of railway operators.

Highlights
  • Real-time train location tracking
  • Display on route map
  • View train schedules
  • Track train car information
  • Supports multiple devices
Features
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Displays train locations across the country on track diagrams and maps. When available, you can view each train’s timetable, track position, and rolling stock information. The accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. This application is not affiliated with any railway operator.

About

DoTheG

Features
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Are you tired of walking from one end of the subway platform to the other, searching for stairs or an elevator after you get off? DoTheG is your smart subway exit and transfer guide, telling you in advance which car and door are closest to stairs, elevators, or escalators at your destination station. Simply select the station name and direction of travel, and DoTheG will display easy-to-understand information like β€œ5th car, 1st door,” allowing you to quickly see the recommended location on a train diagram. On your daily commute, even a few minutes can make a big difference. Knowing where to exit before you board can save you time wandering on crowded platforms and help you reach stairs or elevators faster. Even when visiting an unfamiliar station, check in advance which car to wait in. [Key Features] β€’ Quick Exit Locations by Station & Direction Search for your destination station and select your direction of travel to find the car and door closest to stairs, elevators, or escalators. β€’ Train Diagram at a Glance The app highlights recommended cars on a train diagram tailored to the length of each line's train formation. No need to memorize numbers; intuitively understand your current position and the car to move to. β€’ Transfer Routes & Estimated Travel Time Select your departure and arrival stations to calculate the lines to use, transfer stations, number of stops, and estimated travel time. For supported sections, you can also check the best car/door for exiting and the ideal position for transferring. β€’ Favorite Frequently Used Stations Save your commute station, stations near school, or frequently visited places to quickly open them without searching. β€’ Offline Subway Data Exit location and route data are built into the app. Since it doesn't continuously call Seoul Metro or KRIC public data APIs during operation, you can check saved information even in underground sections with unstable communication. β€’ Multilingual Support Supports Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. [Supported Data] DoTheG contains information for 344 stations and 2,572 exit locations across Seoul Metropolitan Subway Lines 1-8. It utilizes Seoul Metro's quick exit information and the Railway Industry Information Center (KRIC)'s station-specific adjacent elevator car number information. Guidance may be limited for some stations where public data is not provided. KRIC-provided Korail section information may only include elevator-adjacent locations. [Please Check Before Use] β€’ The guidance locations are based on publicly available data and may differ from actual locations due to on-site construction, facility inspections, train formation, or operational conditions. β€’ The app guides you to the car/door closest to platform mobility facilities and does not provide routes by exit number. β€’ Transfer and travel time information may include estimations using average values. β€’ For your safety, avoid continuously looking at your phone while moving, and prioritize checking on-site guidance at stations and platforms. β€’ DoTheG is not an official app of Seoul Metro, Korail, or the Railway Industry Information Center. Move directly to your destination today. When you're wondering which car to take on the subway, DoTheG will tell you the closest exit location first.

Screenshots

RailNetwork4 screens
DoTheG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DoTheG at every 4 days against RailNetwork's every 5 weeks. DoTheG also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RailNetwork ships an update every 5 weeks, DoTheG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
RailNetwork versus DoTheG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailNetworkDoTheG
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByeonghyeon JeonJAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

RailNetwork

No in-app purchases

None

DoTheG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RailNetwork free?
RailNetwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoTheG free?
DoTheG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RailNetwork or DoTheG have ads?
Both RailNetwork and DoTheG show ads.
Which is updated more often, RailNetwork or DoTheG?
RailNetwork ships an update every 5 weeks, and DoTheG every 4 days. Most recently, RailNetwork was updated on October 20, 2026 and DoTheG on October 14, 2026.

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