Explore Shanghai metro map

Name: Explore Shanghai metro map
Rating: 4.3962264 (1031 reviews)
Author: Matthew Mayer

By: Matthew Mayer

Shanghai's best metro map

Features & Capabilities

Explore Shanghai Metro Map is highly recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet as the best subway map app for Shanghai. It features a fully up-to-date metro map including every station on all lines, an easy-to-use route planner, GPS-based nearest station finder, and integrated street maps for each station. The app supports offline use, making it perfect for travelers without internet access, and is available in both English and Chinese.

Designed for Android devices running version 5.0 or higher, this free, ad-supported app also offers a VIP upgrade to remove ads and support future development. With continuous updates for new stations and timetable changes, Explore Shanghai Metro Map ensures you have the most current transit information at your fingertips.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

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Version:

13.0.3 Last updated: 2025-12-26

Version code:

1303

Creation date:

2012-02-26

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

31.61MB

Email:

su*****@exploremetro.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 133,702 ▼ 539

Other platforms

Explore Shanghai (v20.1.0)

4.70

(1,306)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Matthew Mayer

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exploremetro.sh

Email:

su*****@exploremetro.com

Website:

http://www.exploremetro.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app's ease of use, accuracy, and overall usefulness for navigating Shanghai's metro. However, recurring complaints center on outdated data and slow updates for new lines (Line 14/18), with users frequently asking for timely updates. Occasional timing inaccuracies and platform parity concerns (Android vs iOS) are also noted.

Pros

Easy to use with a straightforward UI
Accurate time estimates and reliable route planning
Very helpful and useful for navigating Shanghai's metro
Dual-language support (English/Chinese)
Widely regarded as the best Shanghai metro map app

Cons

Data/line updates lag behind real-world changes; new lines (Line 14/18) not yet included
Updates are often delayed; users repeatedly request timely updates for new lines and changes
Occasional schedule data inaccuracies (e.g., wrong last train times)
Android features sometimes lag behind iOS (route detail screen missing)

Recent reviews

Easy to use.

No*****, 2026-05-04

a new station is added on line 2. please update it. thank you

sh*****, 2025-11-02

very good app .. been using it for 6 years BUT doing updates... We are at line 21 now... Some of the subway lines and station name changes has not been done... It is time for an update