Comparison

Metro DE vs Munich Rail Map Lite

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

Head to head
About

Metro DE

Access detailed offline maps for major German cities, including Berlin and Munich. Features augmented reality for enhanced navigation and user location tracking. Offers a premium subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Offline metro maps
  • Augmented Reality (AR) navigation
  • User location tracking
  • Fullscreen map view
  • Multi-touch zoom and pan
  • Support for 19 German cities
Features
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Germany metro maps, offline use. Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Duisburg, Dresden, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart subway maps. Maps features: - One click: Fullscreen map - Double click: Simple zoom - Slide one finger: Moving on the map - Slide two fingers: Full zoom - User Location - AR Metro Premium is a monthly recurring subscription. You will automatically be billed the amount (US$14.99) through the App Store at the end of the free trial period which is 7 days. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription in the App Store. Terms of use: https://ar-code.co/apps/metro/terms.html Privacy policy: https://ar-code.co/apps/metro/privacy.html

About

Munich Rail Map Lite

Navigate public transport with a beautifully designed, easy-to-use map. Features include route planning, station lookup, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Beautifully designed rail map
  • Instant route planner
  • Stations index
  • Lines overview
  • GPS support
  • High resolution graphics
  • Rotate and zoom functionality
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

Screenshots

Metro DE4 screens
Munich Rail Map Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Munich Rail Map Lite at none against Metro DE's 1. Munich Rail Map Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Metro DE's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (44 vs 6). On price, update cadence 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. Metro DE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Munich Rail Map Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metro DE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro DE has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro DE ships an update every 5 months, Munich Rail Map Lite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Metro DE versus Munich Rail Map Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro DEMunich Rail Map Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Code Pte. Ltd.Urban-Map

Customer experience

Metro DE

All ratings42 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Munich Rail Map Lite

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metro DE

Subscriptions1
  • Metro DE Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
None

Munich Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metro DE free?
Metro DE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Munich Rail Map Lite free?
Munich Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metro DE or Munich Rail Map Lite?
Metro DE is rated higher. Metro DE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Munich Rail Map Lite averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Metro DE or Munich Rail Map Lite have ads?
Metro DE shows ads; Munich Rail Map Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Metro DE or Munich Rail Map Lite?
Metro DE ships an update every 5 months, and Munich Rail Map Lite every 8 months. Most recently, Metro DE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Munich Rail Map Lite on October 22, 2026.

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