# BEM MRT vs Subway Transit Guide & Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Transit Guide & Maps at 4.7 against BEM MRT's 1.0. Subway Transit Guide & Maps also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (38% vs 29%). BEM MRT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 46) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Transit Guide & Maps sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. BEM MRT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subway Transit Guide & Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Transit Guide & Maps has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of BEM MRT's written reviews are positive against 38% of Subway Transit Guide & Maps's.

BEM MRT ships an update monthly, Subway Transit Guide & Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEM MRT | Subway Transit Guide & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bem-mrt/id662068031/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-transit-guide-and-maps/id1561588253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/770300977) | [Discover Ukraine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/524994913) |

## What reviewers say

### BEM MRT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bem-mrt/id662068031)

This app helps you plan your journeys on the MRT system. It provides fare calculations, route details, travel times, and information on station exits, facilities, and nearby landmarks. You can also access news and information about retail outlets within the metro mall.

**Highlights:** Journey planner with fare calculation, Route details and travel times, Station exit and facility information, Landmark integration, Metro Mall retail listings, First and last train timings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subway Transit Guide & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-transit-guide-and-maps/id1561588253)

Navigate urban environments with detailed subway maps and a route planner. Calculate trip costs, find stations using augmented reality, and access real-time airport information. Enjoy offline access for seamless city exploration.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date subway maps, Route planner with travel time, Trip cost calculator, Augmented reality station finder, Offline mode, Real-time airport updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amsterdam Metro Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Athens Metro Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Bangkok MRT & BTS offline map | Free | one-time |
| Budapest Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Guangzhou Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Istanbul Subway offline map | Free | one-time |
| Kuala Lumpur Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Lisbon Metro with offline map | Free | one-time |
| Los Angeles Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Madrid Metro with offline map | Free | one-time |
| Mexico City Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Osaka Metro Guide offline map | Free | one-time |
| Porto Metro Guide offline map | Free | one-time |
| Prague Metro Guide Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Rome Metro Guide & offline map | Free | one-time |
| Seoul Subway Guide offline map | Free | one-time |
| Shenzhen Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Stockholm Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Vancouver SkyTrain offline map | Free | one-time |
| Buenos Aires Subway Map | Free | one-time |
| Taipei Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Hong Kong Metro & MTR Guide | Free | one-time |
| Shanghai Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Vienna U-Bahn offline map | Free | one-time |
| Frankfurt U-Bahn offline map | Free | one-time |
| Brussels Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| London Tube Subway offline map | Free | one-time |
| Barcelona Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Moscow Metro with offline map | Free | one-time |
| Singapore MRT Subway offline | Free | one-time |
| Tokyo Metro Guide Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Chicago L Subway offline map | Free | one-time |
| Dubai Metro Guide offline map | Free | one-time |
| Baku Metro Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Naples Metro offline map | Free | one-time |
| Paris Metro Guide offline map | Free | one-time |
| Beijing Subway Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| San Francisco Metro Muni Guide | Free | one-time |
| Saint Petersburg Metro Guide | Free | one-time |
| Milan Metro Guide Offline Map | Free | one-time |
| Premium (Ads FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rome Metro Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Milan Metro Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BEM MRT free?

BEM MRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subway Transit Guide & Maps free?

Subway Transit Guide & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BEM MRT or Subway Transit Guide & Maps?

Subway Transit Guide & Maps is rated higher. BEM MRT averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Subway Transit Guide & Maps averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do BEM MRT or Subway Transit Guide & Maps have ads?

Subway Transit Guide & Maps shows ads; BEM MRT does not.

### Which is updated more often, BEM MRT or Subway Transit Guide & Maps?

BEM MRT ships an update monthly, and Subway Transit Guide & Maps every 2 months. Most recently, BEM MRT was updated on October 23, 2026 and Subway Transit Guide & Maps on October 25, 2026.

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