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Best Shanghai Metro Map Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free shanghai metro map apps? 18 of our 246+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Shanghai Metro Map Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Explore ShanghaiExplore ShanghaiFree4.7★ (1.3K)YesYesOct 2026
2MetroMan ShanghaiMetroMan ShanghaiFree4.7★ (610)YesYesOct 2026
3Shanghai Interactive Metro MapShanghai Interactive Metro MapFree4.5★ (66)YesYesSep 2026
4Shanghai Metro Guide AppShanghai Metro Guide AppFree4.4★ (16)NoYesSep 2026
5Shanghai Subway MapShanghai Subway MapFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Shanghai Rail Map LiteShanghai Rail Map LiteFree4.4★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
7Suzhou Metro Subway Map 苏州地铁Suzhou Metro Subway Map 苏州地铁Free—YesNoOct 2026
8Hangzhou Metro Subway Map 杭州地铁Hangzhou Metro Subway Map 杭州地铁Free1.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Shanghai Metro Map

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😐(610 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 Interactive Metro Map#3

Shanghai Interactive Metro Map by Mapway Inc.

Map and Route Planner
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😐(66 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Shanghai's extensive metro system with interactive maps and an offline route planner. Find the quickest way to your destination, get step-by-step directions, and access station information in English and Chinese.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear and easy interface
  • 🗺️ Detailed metro map
  • ✅ Route planner functionality
  • ✈️ Useful for travelers
  • 🇨🇳 Bilingual (English/Chinese)
  • 💡 Offline functionality
  • 🚀 Quick route calculation
  • 👍 Simple and effective

Room to Improve

  • ⏳ Outdated maps/lines
  • ❌ Missing new stations/lines
  • 🐌 Slow updates
  • 🎶 Obnoxious music on startup
  • 📉 Older version better
  • 🤔 Difficult to find places
  • 🪲 Routing not on map
  • 🚫 Contact/support broken

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FAQ about Shanghai Metro Map

What are the best shanghai metro map apps for iPhone?
Explore Shanghai tops our shanghai metro map apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top shanghai metro map apps 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 October 2026.
We track 246+ shanghai metro map apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.