Features & Capabilities

*** This map covers Central Tokyo *** *** If you need a larger area, please check out the sister app: ' Tokyo Rail Map+ Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba ' ***

Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features:

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design.

ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations.

STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station.

LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options.

GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you.

HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays.

ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want.

UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations

STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name

APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps

The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Urban-Map
Rating:
3.90
(14)
Version:
5.5 Last updated: 2017-08-11
Version code:
841406950
Creation date:
2012-03-01
Compatible devices:
Size:
25.53MB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-14
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Urban-Map
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tokyo-rail-map-lite/id503098185
Website:
http://urban-map.com

User Reviews

User reviews show Tokyo Rail Map Lite is a widely appreciated tool for navigating Tokyo's rail network, including JR lines. Many praise its usefulness, offline capability, zero cost, and simple search that makes it easy to identify lines and stops. However, consistency is a problem: multiple reviews report crashes on startup or during use, and the free version is described as having annoying ads. Some users also miss features like a route planner or schedules. Overall, it's a handy, accessible map when it runs smoothly, but reliability and feature gaps limit its usefulness.
Pros
  • Very useful navigation for Tokyo's rail system, including JR lines.
  • Offline capability: works without internet and stores data on the device.
  • Free to use according to multiple reviewers.
  • Simple search by metro line and a clean, user-friendly interface.
  • Generally up-to-date information and handy for trips.
Cons
  • Frequent crashes on startup or during use, reported by multiple users.
  • Intrusive ads in the free version.
  • No built-in route finder or train schedules, limiting trip planning.
  • Occasional reliability issues on certain devices and overall stability concerns.
Recent reviews
At the time it possibly was a good app. Now it says support for Tokyo is discontinued and forces you to install a different app which has fewer features unless you purchase maps & miles. Maybe other cities have better luck than Tokyo
by To*****, 2018-12-02

This is a basic map of Tokyo rail lines but it does not have a key to the different lines by color and letter so is virtually impossible to use. I did use it as an adjunct to another map that did have the key as this shows the lines fairly clearly once you can figure out which is which. If you only want one map, don't bother with this one.
by X8*****, 2015-06-10

This is the fourth app I downloaded to help navigate my way the Tokyo metro transportation system. I deleted the rest and kept this one because it does show only the subway lines and stops but also shows the JR lines. This made it a lot easier to find my way without having to bug other commuters to ask for help. I couldn't find some stops with the other apps.
by Fo*****, 2015-04-08
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