TransitGo+ vs MetroZen Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TransitGo+
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"TransitGo+" is Taiwan's most complete transit companion. MRT, TRA, HSR, buses, YouBike, flight connections, and 6,500 live traffic cameras — all together in one clean app, so every commute and trip flows smoothly. CORE FEATURES Metro • Full Taiwan MRT map: Taipei, New Taipei (Danhai), Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung & light rail systems • Tap stations on the map to plan routes; fares, travel time, and exits at a glance • Live arrival board with car-by-car crowding indicators so you can pick the least packed carriage Train (TRA / HSR) • Unified rail search: TRA and HSR side by side, grouped by train type with fares and durations • Live delay status with a calming breathing progress bar • Past departures stay visible (dimmed) for reference • Arrival alarms — set reminders so you never miss your stop Bus • Live route ETAs with the full route map and per-stop arrival times • Nearby bus stops on a map so you can see every line stopping near you YouBike • Nearby stations with live regular / e-bike counts • Connections next to metro and train stations at a glance Flights • Same-day departures from Taoyuan, Songshan, Taichung, and Kaohsiung • Filter by destination region (Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Domestic) • "Catch the flight" helper: latest train time from Taipei based on your flight TPASS Monthly Pass Simulator • Enter your commute pattern and instantly see whether TPASS pays off • Accounts for weekends, holidays, and your single-trip fare HIGHLIGHTS • Always-fresh data from TDX so timetables and delays stay current • Chinese / English bilingual interface • Lightweight and fast, designed for Taiwan commuters and travelers • Clean, fluid, and friendly to the eyes Data sources: TDX Transport Data eXchange, MRT operators' open data, YouBike Open Data, Central Weather Administration
MetroZen Transit
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Plan metro journeys with confidence. MetroZen brings route planning, network maps, timetables, and station details together in one clear experience. Current coverage includes Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong. FIND THE RIGHT ROUTE • Search between any two stations • Plan for now, a chosen departure or arrival time, the first train, or the last train • Compare options by recommendation, travel time, number of transfers, or fare • Check duration, transfers, distance, and IC card or cash fares where available • Open a complete station-by-station trip view EXPLORE LINES AND STATIONS • Browse lines, operators, branches, and connections • View geographic maps and easy-to-follow line diagrams • Search stations using localized names and aliases • Check station codes, platforms, and connecting lines CHECK TIMETABLES • Choose the service day and direction • Browse departures by hour • Open a departure to see its complete stop sequence and times DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL • Interface available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese • Core route, line, station, and timetable data stored on your device • No account or subscription required Map backgrounds and data updates may require an internet connection. MetroZen is an independently developed, unofficial transit app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any transit operator or public authority. Timetables, fares, and service arrangements may change; check the operator's official information when timing is critical.
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Verdict
TransitGo+ and MetroZen Transit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TransitGo+ | MetroZen Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tu Heng-Hui | EXPANSE LLC |
In-app purchases
TransitGo+
No in-app purchases
MetroZen Transit
No in-app purchases








