# CMTRANSIT vs Explore Bangkok

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Bangkok at 80% against CMTRANSIT's 0%. Explore Bangkok also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (399 vs 3). CMTRANSIT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Bangkok sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CMTRANSIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Bangkok holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Bangkok has 399 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CMTRANSIT's written reviews are positive against 80% of Explore Bangkok's.

CMTRANSIT ships an update every 2 months, Explore Bangkok every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMTRANSIT | Explore Bangkok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmtransit/id989127156/reviews) | **[4.6 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-bangkok/id1076159526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloud Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/540303177) | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) |

## What reviewers say

### CMTRANSIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmtransit/id989127156)

This app aims to improve public transportation in Chiang Mai by analyzing existing systems and proposing efficient management strategies. It focuses on optimizing routes, ensuring consistent schedules, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to meet citizen demand.

**Highlights:** Public transportation analysis, Route optimization proposals, Schedule management, Stakeholder collaboration, System efficiency improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explore Bangkok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-bangkok/id1076159526)

Navigate Bangkok's public transit with this comprehensive offline subway map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Get up-to-date information on BTS and MRT lines, with English and Thai language support.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date BTS and MRT metro lines, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for every station, English and Thai languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to follow
- 🚀 Immediate gratification, deleted other apps
- 👍 Indispensable for daily use
- 👍 Very helpful (free version)
- 👍 Accurate information and distance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing stations on map (Samrong onward)
- 🐛 Lacks some minor visuals (icon, route marking)
- 🐛 Utterly pointless, does nothing

**Reported bugs**

- BTS sky train map missing stations
- Route marking not noticeable

**Requested features**

- Add a ticketing service within the app for contactless access
- Upgrade to include more detail on cost and Metro apps for other Southeast Asia cities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMTRANSIT free?

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

### Is Explore Bangkok free?

Explore Bangkok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMTRANSIT or Explore Bangkok?

Explore Bangkok is rated higher. CMTRANSIT averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Explore Bangkok averages 4.6 from 399 ratings.

### Do CMTRANSIT or Explore Bangkok have ads?

Explore Bangkok shows ads; CMTRANSIT does not.

### Which is updated more often, CMTRANSIT or Explore Bangkok?

CMTRANSIT ships an update every 2 months, and Explore Bangkok every 3 months. Most recently, CMTRANSIT was updated on October 3, 2026 and Explore Bangkok on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*