Explore Taipei20.0.0 - App Store

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

Download the app completely free! The free app is ad-supported. Upgrade to VIP features if you'd like to get extra features, remove ads and support future development!

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 iPhone X
Our gorgeous maps have been fully redesigned for the iPhone X. Runs on all iOS11+ devices.

3. Designed for iPad
Specially redesigned interface for the larger iPad screen with split screen. Drag and drop station names, tips, maps and timetables into other apps.

4. 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.

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

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

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

UPGRADE TO VIP FOR EVEN MORE FEATURES

I've been developing this app for 10 years. Upgrading to VIP helps support future development of the app. VIP users get additional features, like NO ADS, accurate prices for every journey, first/last train times, offline street maps, tips at every station, and a general warm fuzzy feeling.

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.

Version History Updated design 20.0.0 12/30/2025 Bugfixes, updated screenshots, fix "suggest an idea" link, minimum iOS version now 14.0 19.7.1 04/05/2024 Fix an issue when submitting tips. 19.6.0 04/03/2024 We've polished up the app for 2022! 19.0.1 01/11/2022 * I've rewritten a lot of the code under the hood for this release, so if anything looks wrong, please let me know at support@exploremetro.com
* Made route planner button easier to spot
* New button to close info panel
* Minimum iOS version now 11.0 19.0.0 12/18/2021 We've polished up the apps for 2021!
- Updated easier-to-read legend
- Fixes for new iOS versions
- Removed ad tracking 17.0.0 02/05/2021 New Yellow Circular Line
Updated line names and station codes 16.0.0 01/23/2020 Updates for iPhone X and iOS11! New iPad interface with drag-and-drop. 15.0 11/12/2017 - New Airport MRT Line

- Updated design 14.0 03/14/2017 Fixes for iOS10 12.7 10/11/2016 Add Dingpu station 12.2 09/10/2015 New stations and new line numbers! 12.1 11/18/2014 Optimized for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus! 12.0 11/12/2014 Explore Taipei is now free to download! If you've previously downloaded the app, you'll get all the VIP features for free. 11.0 07/23/2014 Xinyi Line
New design 10.1 12/08/2013 A brand new look for iOS7! Added two new stations Danfeng and Huilong on the Orange Line. 10.0 11/11/2013 * New station at Dongmen, updated routeplanner
* Plan routes directly from the Maps app in iOS6, and see walking and metro directions in Explore Taipei 8.0 10/28/2012 Enhanced graphics for the "retina display" on the new iPad 6.3 03/26/2012 * Bugfixes
* Updated tips feature
* Change your settings for prices with/without transit card in Help 6.2 03/14/2012 NEW LINE! Xinzhuang Line (orange)

FASTER! Faster loading and zooming

TIPS! Find points of interest near every metro station. Submit your own tips and vote for the best! 6.0 01/31/2012 WHAT'S NEW IN 5.1

* Make scrolling smoother
* Fix crash when searching (iPad)
* Other minor bug fixes

WHAT WAS NEW IN 5.0

* Offline Street Maps (iPhone/iPod touch only) - see the area around any station, even while offline
* See the name of any line just by pressing on it.
* When planning a route, the stations where you should interchange are now marked
* Switch languages instantly between English and Chinese in the help section 5.1 06/30/2011 Version 5.0 is packed with great new features!

* Offline Street Maps (iPhone/iPod touch only) - see the area around any station, even while offline
* See the name of any line just by pressing on it.
* When planning a route, the stations where you should interchange are now marked
* Switch languages instantly between English and Chinese in the help section 5.0 06/11/2011 * Bug fix for crash on devices running iOS3.x
* iPad and iPad 2 support! Browse the metro map in glorious full-screen, plan routes, search. Even flip the map over to see a street map. 3.1 03/25/2011 * iPad and iPad 2 support! Browse the metro map in glorious full-screen, plan routes, search. Even flip the map over to see a street map.
* Fully up to date for 2011 3.0 03/19/2011 * NEW! Xinzhuang and Luzhou Line extensions (Orange Line)
* WOW! Retina Display Support for iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation)! 2.7 11/28/2010