Comparison

Trafi vs Istanbul Subway Map

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

Head to head
About

Trafi

Plan your journeys and navigate your city with ease. Find optimal public transport routes, view real-time schedules, and purchase tickets for select locations. Experience seamless urban mobility.

Highlights
  • Route Search for public transport
  • Real-time public transport schedules
  • Public transport ticket purchase
  • Supports 5 Lithuanian cities
  • Seamless urban mobility experience
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Move around effortlessly with the Trafi app. Here’s what you can do with our app: - Find the best public transport travel option using Route Search - Check public transport schedules in real-time - Purchase public transport tickets in Vilnius A minimum purchase of 5 EUR is required for all orders placed in the app. Trafi currently works in 5 Lithuanian cities: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Panevėžys, and Šiauliai. Trafi is here to provide you with the best mobility experience. Navigate through your city easily - use Trafi.

About

Istanbul Subway Map

Navigate Istanbul's public transport with this comprehensive metro map app. It offers detailed station information, schedules, fares, and city map integration. Ideal for both locals and tourists looking for efficient and convenient travel.

Highlights
  • Detailed station information
  • Schedules and fares
  • City map integration
  • Tourist-friendly interface
  • Offline use
  • Accessibility details
Features
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Explore Istanbul with a complete transport and city guide built for visitors and everyday travelers. Istanbul Metro Türkiye brings the city’s essential transport tools into one easy-to-use app. View the metro network, plan journeys between stations, compare transport modes, check estimated travel times and fares, and discover the best way to move between Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Choose your starting point and destination to build a clear step-by-step journey. Combine metro, tram, Marmaray, Metrobus, funicular and cable car services, with estimated riding time, walking, transfers and fare information. EXPLORE TRANSPORT MAPS Use the interactive online map to view lines and stations across Istanbul. Open the detailed metro map, zoom in for station names and connections, switch between day and night viewing modes, and quickly focus on the transport type you need. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Find useful details for: • Metro lines and stations • Trams and Marmaray • Metrobus and buses • Funiculars and cable cars • Ferries and Bosphorus connections • Airport transport links FARES, TICKETS AND SCHEDULES Review Istanbulkart information, visitor ticket options, estimated fares, operating hours, first and last service guidance, transfers and practical travel tips. Fare and timetable information may change, so always confirm important details before traveling. ISTANBUL CITY GUIDE Discover major sights, neighborhoods and useful places organized around nearby transport stops. Explore attractions, create city plans, save places for later and open destinations in Maps. MORE TOOLS FOR YOUR TRIP • Sunrise and sunset times • 1–7 day city plans • Attractions and audio content • Instagram photo spots • Airports and travel essentials • Hotels, tours and car rentals • Mobile data and travel insurance • Food, shopping, banks, prices and taxes • Emergency information and local laws WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE IT • Clean and modern interface • Useful both before and during your trip • Route planning designed around Istanbul’s transport network • Quick access to maps, fares, stations and city information • Helpful tools for first-time visitors and returning travelers Whether you are traveling from Istanbul Airport, crossing the Bosphorus, visiting the Grand Bazaar, exploring Kadıköy or planning a full day of sightseeing, Istanbul Metro Türkiye helps you navigate the city with greater confidence. This app is an independent travel product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or officially connected to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Metro İstanbul or any public transport operator. Maps, fares, routes and schedules may change. Always follow official signs and announcements.

Screenshots

Trafi3 screens
Istanbul Subway Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trafi at 48% against Istanbul Subway Map's 0%. Trafi also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Istanbul Subway Map's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trafi holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trafi has 224 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Trafi's written reviews are positive against 0% of Istanbul Subway Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trafi ships an update fortnightly, Istanbul Subway Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trafi versus Istanbul Subway Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrafiIstanbul Subway Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (224 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings224 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRAFIYaroslav Mykolaienko

Customer experience

Trafi

All ratings224 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative45.1%

Istanbul Subway Map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Trafi

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS 11+)
  • Country selection screen stuck/loading indefinitely
  • Payment card name field missing during checkout
  • Cannot add or remove expired payment cards
  • Address search gets stuck or fails
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  • E-banking payment failures
  • Real-time traffic data not updating
  • App crashes when viewing map after selecting destination
  • Installation and update failures
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Bus schedule information not displaying correctly

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for more countries and cities
  • English language translation
  • Arabic language support
  • Dark mode option
  • Favorites quick access from home screen
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  • Ability to add/remove payment cards easily
  • Full map view for navigation
  • Apple Watch support
  • Integration with Google Maps
  • All available routes display (not just fastest)
  • Advanced schedule viewing for future dates
  • Metro map restoration

Istanbul Subway Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trafi

No in-app purchases

None

Istanbul Subway Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trafi free?
Trafi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Istanbul Subway Map free?
Istanbul Subway Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trafi or Istanbul Subway Map?
Trafi is rated higher. Trafi averages 4.3 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Istanbul Subway Map averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Trafi or Istanbul Subway Map have ads?
Neither Trafi nor Istanbul Subway Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trafi or Istanbul Subway Map?
Trafi ships an update fortnightly, and Istanbul Subway Map every 3 months. Most recently, Trafi was updated on October 20, 2026 and Istanbul Subway Map on October 7, 2026.

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