Comparison

台北捷運Go vs CurrencyEx

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

Head to head
About

台北捷運Go

This app provides real-time operational information for Taipei's MRT system, including route maps, schedules, and train times. It also offers travel tips, member benefits, and lost item assistance.

Highlights
  • Real-time train schedules
  • Route planning and maps
  • Station information
  • Crowding information
  • Lost item assistance
  • Member discounts
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「台北捷運Go」App為台北捷運公司推出之線上服務,提供台北捷運營運及即時乘車資訊,另亦提供許多生活資訊及優惠好康享受各項優惠。The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. 》車站資訊 捷運路線圖、票價及行駛時間查詢、路線規劃、首末班車、無障礙資訊、停車場資訊等。 》即時資訊 首頁到站時刻、動態資訊、路線擁擠度、列車擁擠度等。 》貼心功能 下車提醒、相約列車、貓纜購票、旅遊票優惠、遺失物協尋、誤點證明等。 》會員功能 我的票卡、優惠券、捷運點等。 》周邊資訊 旅遊趣、Go! Map等。 The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. After downloading, simply tap the globe icon in the top-left corner of the homepage to switch to English, Japanese (日本語), or Korean (한국어). The app provides a Taipei Metro route map, station exit information, transfer information and a journey planner. The interface launches on the Metro map, from where you can click into the station you wish to look up. Any anomalies or incidents on the network will be published in real time by push notification under the "important notices" section. You can also use Taipei Metro APP to look up the schedule for the next train, and whether there are any YouBike stations nearby; look up transfer parking or transfer buses; which exit has an elevator or escalator, and which exit only has stairs; you can even use it to calculate the fastest route to your destination, so that you can plan ahead and travel at ease and with great convenience. The Taipei Metro APP will also continue to add new features and upgrades for improved service.

About

CurrencyEx

This app provides real-time exchange rates for over 170 currencies, complete with historical charts and a built-in calculator. Users can track currency portfolios, receive rate notifications, and easily switch between currencies with a tap.

Highlights
  • 170+ real-time currency rates
  • Exchange rate history charts
  • Built-in currency calculator
  • Currency portfolio tracking
  • Push notifications for rates
  • Dark mode support
Features
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CurrencyEx — Live exchange rates for 170+ currencies with rate history charts, built-in calculator, and currency portfolio tracking. Key Features: - Real-time exchange rates for 170+ world currencies - Morning and evening rate push notifications — no email or login required - Exchange rate history charts: 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, 5 years, 10 years - Built-in currency calculator for quick conversions - Tap country flags to instantly switch between currencies - Currency wallet: track your holdings, transactions, and profit/loss - Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode support

Screenshots

台北捷運Go4 screens
CurrencyEx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CurrencyEx at 5.0 against 台北捷運Go's 3.8. 台北捷運Go's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CurrencyEx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 台北捷運Go has 38 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

台北捷運Go ships an update fortnightly, CurrencyEx every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
台北捷運Go versus CurrencyEx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter台北捷運GoCurrencyEx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (38 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer臺北大眾捷運股份有限公司DoItWell Application Ltd

Customer experience

台北捷運Go

All ratings38 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative42.3%

CurrencyEx

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

台北捷運Go

No in-app purchases

None

CurrencyEx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 台北捷運Go free?
台北捷運Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CurrencyEx free?
CurrencyEx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 台北捷運Go or CurrencyEx?
CurrencyEx is rated higher. 台北捷運Go averages 3.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while CurrencyEx averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 台北捷運Go or CurrencyEx have ads?
Both 台北捷運Go and CurrencyEx show ads.
Which is updated more often, 台北捷運Go or CurrencyEx?
台北捷運Go ships an update fortnightly, and CurrencyEx every 3 weeks. Most recently, 台北捷運Go was updated on October 24, 2026 and CurrencyEx on October 8, 2026.

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