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Best Shanghai Metro Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

The best shanghai metro apps and games on iPhone average 3.9★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Shanghai Metro Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Explore ShanghaiExplore ShanghaiFree4.7★ (1.3K)YesYesSep 2026
2MetroMan ShanghaiMetroMan ShanghaiFree4.7★ (611)YesYesSep 2026
3Shanghai Metro DADUHUIShanghai Metro DADUHUIFree1.7★ (215)YesYesSep 2026
4MetroMan ChinaMetroMan ChinaFree4.7★ (2K)YesYesSep 2026
5Shanghai Interactive Metro MapShanghai Interactive Metro MapFree4.5★ (66)YesYesSep 2026
6Shanghai Metro Guide AppShanghai Metro Guide AppFree4.4★ (16)NoYesSep 2026
7Shanghai Subway MapShanghai Subway MapFree—NoNoSep 2026
8Shanghai Rail Map LiteShanghai Rail Map LiteFree4.4★ (8)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Shanghai Metro

Explore Shanghai#1

Explore Shanghai by ExploreMetro

Shanghai Metro map
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7😊(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Shanghai's metro system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS station finder, integrated street maps for exits, and support for English and Chinese.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient route planning
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🗺️ Accurate and up-to-date maps
  • 🔊 Voice announcements for station names
  • 💰 Helpful fare and travel time information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Missing new metro lines and stations
  • 🗺️ Lack of offline street maps
  • 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
  • 🔄 Restore purchases not working
  • 📢 Ads in paid version
MetroMan Shanghai#2

MetroMan Shanghai by EXPANSE LLC

Shanghai Transit Planner
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(611 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Shanghai's metro system with this comprehensive transit planner. Get accurate maps, efficient route planning with time and fare estimates, and offline access. Supports multiple languages and covers numerous cities across China.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Clear and well-designed metro maps
  • 🌐 Multi-language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
  • 💰 Free application
  • 📱 Works offline after initial download
  • 🚀 Fast route planning and navigation
  • 💡 Shows fare prices and travel times
  • 🎯 Displays station exits and entrances
  • 🔄 Helpful for tourists unfamiliar with Shanghai
  • 📍 Accurate station information

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • ❌ Ads cannot be closed or are difficult to close
  • 🔴 Ads block access to core functionality
  • ⏱️ Ads take extended time to dismiss (up to 1 minute)
  • 🌍 Chinese-language ads particularly annoying for international users
  • 🔴 App crashes and becomes unusable
  • 📍 Limited coverage (missing cities like Qingdao)
  • 🔄 Frequent unnecessary updates
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
  • 📊 Outdated schedule information
Shanghai Metro DADUHUI#3

Shanghai Metro DADUHUI by 上海申通地铁集团有限公司

Shanghai Metro Official APP
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
1.7😞(215 ratings)
FreeAds
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This official transit app allows users to enter Shanghai Metro stations by scanning a QR code on their phone. It also provides transit navigation, arrival reminders, and recommendations for dining, entertainment, and shopping within the metro system.

What We Love

  • 💳 Apple Pay support
  • 🛒 Convenient for Suzhou residents

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for foreigners
  • 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
  • 🤖 Poor app design and functionality

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FAQ about Shanghai Metro

What are the best shanghai metro apps & games for iPhone?
Explore Shanghai tops our shanghai metro apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top shanghai metro apps & games we rank are free to download, including Explore Shanghai and MetroMan Shanghai.
Explore Shanghai shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 246+ shanghai metro apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides an up-to-date offline map of the Shanghai metro system. It includes a route planner, GPS functionality to find the nearest stations, and integrated street maps showing metro exits and surrounding areas for every station.
The app is designed for the latest iOS devices and runs on all iOS 11-14 devices. It also features a specially redesigned interface for iPads, supporting split-screen functionality.

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