Seoul Subway - Official

Official Seoul subway information english app provided by Seoul Metro.

Seoul Subway - Official App for Tourists

"Seoul Subway - Official" is a user-friendly app developed by Seoul Metro for foreigners, providing real-time train information, route search, and station details. It helps travelers navigate the subway system effortlessly, offering features like arrival notifications, congestion alerts, and information on nearby attractions. The app also assists users with directions to restrooms and transit options, making it the perfect companion for enjoying Seoul's public transportation.
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App stats

Version: 3.8.5 (Last updated: 2024-12-24)
Version code: 24122510
Creation date: 2023-01-30
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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Size: 73.55M

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App summary

Korea’s first Seoul Subway App devoted for foreigners
Line map, route search, use information, real-time train information, tourism line map

Seoul Subway App is developed by Seoul Metro which operates Line No.1~8 of subways in Seoul to enhance convenience of foreign subway users in Seoul. This app enables foreign travelers to use a subway without inconvenience from boarding, transit to arrival of a train by receiving location-based information.

Detailed features are as follows.
▴ search a route by station name, No. and destination
▴ display real-time train information by station or line
▴ provide information of subway stations, notification of arrival station, congestion level of a train based on the current location
▴ receive a situation alarm in case of the delay of a train
▴ receive a guide service to find restrooms within a station, exits and transit.
▴ provide information on tourism attractions around a station and subway line map for Seoul’s famous tourism destinations

The app is easy and convenient to use with simple design and configuration.

[Essential access right - Seoul Subway]
- call: to call to a station office and emergency contact
- file and media: to download data in need of operating the app such as a line map and others
- location and nearby device: to receive the boarding location of a train, arrival notification service, report a complaint on a train

[Optional access right - Seoul Subway]
- camera: to take a picture when reporting a complaint
- microphone: to use a mode for people with transportation vulnerability and Google voice recognition service

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Best Subway app in English, feels well-designed and detailed.
  • Functional features for navigating the subway.
  • Effortful translations compared to other apps.
Cons
  • Excessive permissions requested, often deemed unnecessary.
  • Frequent crashes, particularly after updates.
  • Misleading directions and outdated information.
  • App freezes or fails to load properly.
Most mentioned
  • App crashes frequently and is unreliable.
  • Requires excessive permissions not related to functionality.
  • Inaccurate routing and information provided.
  • User confusion due to app's complexity and poor instructions.
User reviews
App constantly automatically closing down 👎
by Farhan Ali, 2024-12-24

It just doesn't work and it wants to collect too much info from out phones.
by Tai Perkins, 2024-12-07

why the hell does every single korean govn. app require all sorts of permissions to do such simple things? WHY do you need the access to my photos, audio files, etc.? This app requires ZERO permissions for what it's doing. None of these permissions should be mandatory.
by 곽정우, 2024-11-27
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