Explore Shanghai metro map

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4.4
1.04K reviews
100K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Shanghai's best subway map! Up-to-date with all the metro lines; Works offline; Routeplanner, GPS, Street maps; English and Chinese included.

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WHY EXPLOREMETRO?

1. Fully up-to-date
Accurate metro map, includes every station on every line. Free updates for future station openings and timetable changes.

2. Designed for Android
Supports all devices running Android 5.0 or higher. Designed to use the latest Android technologies.

3. Street maps for every station
Need to get your bearings at a station? Integrated Street maps show you metro exits and nearby streets for every station.

4. Route-planner
A really easy route-planner. Get route and time information for any journey with just three taps.

5. "Find my nearest station"
Using your GPS, see a list of the closest metro stations to your current location.

6. Works offline
Everything works without an Internet connection. Search stations and plan routes on the go.

UPGRADE TO VIP

I've been developing this app for 15 years. Upgrading to VIP helps support future development of the app. VIP users get NO ADS in all of our Android apps.

REVIEWS

CNN Travel: "These maps are very easy on the eye and simple to navigate. They work offline and also include free updates of stations that have yet to be completed, operating hours and schedules."

Lonely Planet: "Easy to use, up to date and work offline. Very handy, especially when they've run out of paper maps at the stations."

SUGGESTIONS
We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions on ways to improve the app. Please contact us via support@exploremetro.com, as we can't respond to comments left in the reviews.
Updated on
Nov 23, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit

Ratings and reviews

4.4
987 reviews
Terry “Meow Meow”
November 1, 2025
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
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Matthew Mayer
November 3, 2025
Line 21 hasn't opened yet. The app should be fully up to date as of 2025. Thanks! If you think we're missing any open stations or lines please email support@exploremetro.com
Brandy Heng
August 26, 2025
From-To functionality is "hidden". If GPS is on, it can find the nearest Metro station or Select the Metro Station on the Map to flag as Starting point then Tap on the Turn Arrow ⤴️ to search for the destination Metro station and the plan route will be highlighted in Orange like colour. 👍
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Guido van mal
August 26, 2023
The app is like a safety blanket. Just in case you're not sure, always easy to check. And the exit map is super useful. Saved a lot of walking back and forth.
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What’s new

New Line 2 station at Panxiang Road · Shanghai National Accounting Institute. Catchy.