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Metro Paris Subway app review: navigate the metro with ease

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Introduction

Metro Paris Subway is a thorough and easy-to-use app for iPhone and iPad that should ensure you have no problems navigating the Parisian metro, with detailed maps, schedules, and even a Journey Planner to help you easily get from A to B.

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Being from London, England means that I am more than familiar with the ridiculously labyrinthine nature of European subways, so I can definitely vouch for the necessity of an app like this for those of you who are visiting Paris for the first (or tenth) time!

Metro Paris Subway

$0.99

Receive Real-Time Status Updates

This app provides just about everything you need to navigate the Paris Metro with ease, and it also contains all of the latest maps for the RER, Tramway, and SNCF Transilien, so you should be able to hop between services with minimal stress.

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If you’re concerned about missing trains and other connections then you’ll be pleased to know that you can set up real-time status updates for various services, with the option to receive them via Push notification.

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Available in Five Languages

As I mentioned in the introduction, Metro Paris Subway also includes a very useful Journey Planner that will ensure you know what needs to be done for each leg of your journey, plus all of the Journey Planner data is stored locally on your device so you don’t have to worry about roaming fees while overseas.

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What’s more, this app has been fully optimized for the larger iPhone 5 display, and is also available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese, making it the ideal companion for every tourist.

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Metro Paris Subway

$0.99

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Provides everything you need to navigate the Paris Metro with ease
  • Receive real-time service updates via Push notification (optional)
  • Contains the latest maps for the Paris Metro, RER, Tramway, and SNCF Transilien
  • Use the Journey Planner to determine exactly how to get from A to B
  • Journey Planner data is stored locally on your device so you don’t have to worry about roaming fees while overseas
  • Access Points of Interest for more details on cafes, restaurants, accommodation, and more (in-app purchase required)
  • Use your device’s integrated GPS to easily find nearby stations
  • Add stations and stops to your Bookmarks list for quick and easy future reference
  • Fully optimized for the larger iPhone 5 display
  • Access extensive Paris Bus information via in-app purchase
  • Available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese

Cons

  • There is nothing negative to say about this app

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Final Words

I would recommend not taking any chances when visiting Paris; download Metro Paris Subway onto your iPhone and iPad to ensure you can make the most of your time in the City of Love!

Metro Paris Subway

$0.99
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MarkBangs

Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.