Best City Rail Map Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good city rail map apps. We benchmark 245+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top City Rail Map Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1City Rail Map - Travel OfflineCity Rail Map - Travel OfflineFree4.6★ (3.5K)NoYesAug 2026
2Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper: All Live TransitFree4.9★ (106K)YesYesAug 2026
3Mexico City Rail Map LiteMexico City Rail Map LiteFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
4Rail GuideRail GuideFree5.0★ (21)YesNoAug 2026
5Adelaide Rail Map LiteAdelaide Rail Map LiteFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Taipei Rail Map LiteTaipei Rail Map LiteFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Kobe Rail Map LiteKobe Rail Map LiteFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Frankfurt Rail Map LiteFrankfurt Rail Map LiteFree4.2★ (16)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for City Rail Map

City Rail Map - Travel Offline#1

City Rail Map - Travel Offline by Urban-Map

Transit for Subway Metro Train
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(3.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate public transit in major cities worldwide without an internet connection. Find stations, plan routes with distance and travel time, and get walking directions to your destination. Save favorite locations for quick access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning trips
  • 🗺️ Excellent maps and graphics
  • 💡 Useful for navigating subways/metros

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires payment to unlock maps
  • 🔁 Constant upgrade prompts
  • 🗺️ Maps can be outdated
Citymapper: All Live Transit#2

Citymapper: All Live Transit by Citymapper Limited

Live Bus, Subway, Train Times
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(106K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in Navigation
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Plan and navigate your journeys using real-time public transit, ride-sharing, and micro-mobility options. Get turn-by-turn directions, live updates, and compare travel times and costs across various modes of transport.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚇 Comprehensive public transport information
  • 🗺️ Accurate route planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
  • 🔧 Unreliable live updates
  • 🚧 Limited coverage in some cities

More City Rail Map apps to explore

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Rail Guide
Rail Guide
Rail Guide
by Rail Guide LLC
Free

Explore detailed maps of active, historic, and abandoned rail lines across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes milepost data for most routes and points of interest. Stay updated on map changes via the official Facebook page.

North American rail line mapsCurrent, historic, and abandoned linesMilepost data
🔍 Reference
(21)
ad-supported
5
Adelaide Rail Map Lite
Adelaide Rail Map Lite
Adelaide Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

This app provides a clear and concise route map for rail and subway systems. It features a route planner, station index, and line overviews, with day and night map options for easy legibility. GPS support helps you find nearby stations.

Beautiful rail map designInstant route plannerStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(0)
free
6
Taipei Rail Map Lite
Taipei Rail Map Lite
Taipei Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
Kobe Rail Map Lite
Kobe Rail Map Lite
Kobe Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
8
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate public transit with a clear, beautifully designed route map. Features offline data, a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Offline data accessRoute plannerStations index
✈️ Travel
(16)
free
9
New York Rail Map Lite
New York Rail Map Lite
New York Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate New York City's public transit with a beautiful, clear map. Features include a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Beautiful and clear rail mapFastest route plannerStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(27)
free
10
Copenhagen Rail Map Lite
Copenhagen Rail Map Lite
Copenhagen Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

This app provides a clear and beautiful map of the rail and subway system. It includes a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you navigate. The lite version requires an internet connection, with an offline option available in the full version.

Offline data access (full version)Route planner with transfersStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(10)
free
11
Vancouver Rail Map Lite
Vancouver Rail Map Lite
Vancouver Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

This app provides a clear and concise route map for rail and subway systems. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to help you find the fastest way to your destination.

Beautiful rail map designInstant route plannerStations index
✈️ Travel
(6)
free
12
Chicago Rail Map Lite
Chicago Rail Map Lite
Chicago Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

This app provides a clear and concise route map for the Chicago rail and subway system. It features a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive rotation and zoom controls.

Clear route mapFastest route plannerStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(3)
free
13
Eurostar: Train travel & Hotel
Eurostar: Train travel & Hotel
Eurostar: Train travel & Hotel
Train booking to travel Europe
Free

Book train tickets and hotel packages for European travel. Find cheap fares, manage bookings, and access exclusive member benefits. Plan your next adventure across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany with ease.

Book train ticketsBook Train + Hotel packagesStore tickets in app or Apple Wallet
✈️ Travel
(26K)
free
14
Manila Rail Map Lite
Manila Rail Map Lite
Manila Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
Perth Rail Map Lite
Perth Rail Map Lite
Perth Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
Beijing Rail Map Lite
Beijing Rail Map Lite
Beijing Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

This app provides a clear and beautiful route map for navigating rail and subway systems. It includes a route planner, station index, line overviews, and GPS support to find nearby stations. High-resolution graphics and interactive features enhance the user experience.

Beautiful rail map designFast route plannerStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
17
Sendai Rail Map Lite
Sendai Rail Map Lite
Sendai Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
MTA transit and map info
Free

Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. Get live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and connect with customer service via chat. Save your favorite routes for quick access to essential transit details.

Real-time arrival boardService status updatesSystem maps
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
19
Tokyo Rail Map Lite
Tokyo Rail Map Lite
Tokyo Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Tokyo's extensive rail and subway system with this visually stunning and user-friendly route map. It offers instant route planning, station lookup, and GPS support to help you find the closest station. Enjoy high-resolution graphics and intuitive controls for a seamless travel experience.

Beautiful rail map designInstant route plannerStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(14)
free
20
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Kuala Lumpur's rail and subway system with a beautifully designed, easy-to-use map. Quickly plan routes, find stations, and view line information. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Beautifully designed rail mapFast route planner with transfersStations index for quick access
✈️ Travel
(14)
free

FAQ about City Rail Map

What are the best city rail map apps for iPhone?
City Rail Map - Travel Offline tops our city rail map apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 3.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top city rail map apps we rank are free to download, including City Rail Map - Travel Offline and Citymapper: All Live Transit.
City Rail Map - Travel Offline has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 245+ city rail map apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides offline transit maps and navigation for numerous cities worldwide. It allows you to find subway, metro, and train stations, plan your routes with distance and travel time information, and get walking directions to your destination, all without needing an internet connection.
Key features include offline maps for 62+ cities, distance and travel time calculations, transfer information, the ability to mark favorite places, and walking directions to stations. It is optimized for various devices, including Apple Watch.