# MetroMan Shanghai

> Shanghai Transit Planner

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id435855321](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id435855321)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id435855321`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** EXPANSE LLC
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (611 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-08
- **First published:** 2011-05-11
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metroman-shanghai/id435855321)
- **Website:** [https://www.metroman.cn](https://www.metroman.cn/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.metroman.cn/en/privacy](https://www.metroman.cn/en/privacy)

## Description

MetroMan Shanghai is a comprehensive offline-capable metro route planner for Shanghai and major cities across the region. It provides up-to-date maps (2026), a simple route planner with detailed route, time, and fare information, and offline access so you can plan trips without internet. It supports 11 languages and covers 53 cities, making it a versatile travel companion for both locals and visitors.

Note: MetroMan Shanghai is not the official Shanghai Metro app. Pro features (ad-free experience, unlock all features, ongoing updates) are available via a one-time lifetime purchase or auto-renewing subscriptions. Privacy policy and terms are available at the links in the app listing.

## Rankings

- #67,029 — Overall

## Review summary

Users repeatedly praise MetroMan Shanghai for its easy-to-use routing and clear maps with entrances, which helps even non-Chinese speakers. However, the experience is marred by heavy, intrusive ads and interstitials that hinder use, occasional redirects to external apps, and a lack of updates for new metro stations. Overall, the app is useful but its ad-heavy model and outdated station data are significant drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use with clear routing directions
- Maps show routes and subway entrances, aiding navigation
- Helpful for users not familiar with Shanghai's lines

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pop-ups that obscure the subway map and route options
- Interstitial ads disrupt usability and are hard to close
- Ads sometimes redirect to external apps (e.g., TaoBao) or promotional content
- Not updated with new metro stations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id435855321)