KakaoMetro - Subway Navigation

Korea subway navigation, based on train schedule and transfer information

KakaoMetro - Smart Subway Navigation App

"KakaoMetro - Subway Navigation" is an advanced navigation app for the Korean subway system, providing users with real-time train schedules, efficient route planning, and useful features such as locating the nearest carriage to subway exits. With intuitive subway maps of cities like Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and more, KakaoMetro makes commuting easier and more user-friendly while ensuring you're always informed about your journey.
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App stats

Version: 3.12.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-06)
Creation date: 2010-12-06
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Better and smarter way to take subway, KakaoMetro.

Subway Navigation has been reborn as KakaoMetro. Switch to KakaoMetro and enjoy a neat screen and lots of useful Subway information.

◈ Try our subway maps reflecting real locations.
Subway maps have been created based on real subway station locations in Seoul Metropolitan, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Also, landmarks indicated on the maps will help you understand the maps more easily.

◈ Take advantage of useful information only available at KakaoMetro.
“What is the carriage nearest to Exit No. 5?” KakaoMetro can tell you which carriage to board to arrive adjacent to the stairs leading to the ticket gate.

◈ Check out the fastest routes.
KakaoMetro shows you the fastest routes to your destination as of the current time.

◈ Information on Service Access Permissions
[Optional Access Permissions]
- Location : To search nearby stations and provide arrival alarms using the current location info
- Notification : To receive alarms with sounds and badges

* You can use the service without allowing optional permissions.

* The option of allowing each permission is not available on devices of android OS version less than 6.0.

* KakaoMetro’s route search service is based on the timetables provided by Seoul Metro and other Transit Corporations.

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
  • User-friendly interface for navigating subway
  • Ability to bookmark favorite stations
  • Provides routes and train arrival times
Cons
  • Search function no longer supports English
  • Display and navigation instructions only in Korean
  • Recent updates have caused issues with offline functionality and GPS dependency
Most mentioned
  • Inability to search for stations in English
  • App functionality heavily affected after recent updates
  • Difficulty for foreigners in navigating without English support
User reviews
This app used to be the go to app when using Seoul metro. But it only displays Korean now 🫣
by N. Low, 2024-10-05

Even though I have selected English, the App does not allow search for stations in English; can only search in Korean.
by Phyllis Ong, 2024-08-16

I want to say this is fake English app. The English translation station name is displayed on the map screen, but the Korean name is displayed on the detailed page. The worst part was that I was already heading to my destination. But it kept reminding me of the boarding time at the original departure station. If you want to know updated information, you must manually search for points a and b again.
by Min Yu Shyu, 2024-06-30
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