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Metro Paris Subway

Price: $0.99
Rating:
Released: Feb 01, 2010
Version: Current 3.0.2
Size: 5.6 MB
Parental Rating: 4+
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later.
Description
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METRO PARIS SUBWAY 3.0 VERSION IS AVAILABLE
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The new version of Metro Paris Subway application takes advantage of iPhone / iPod Touch OS 3.1 features.

- Metro Paris Subway has added the push notification support that allows you to be notified in background, even if you have closed the application. This new feature allows you to receive Paris Metro alerts in real time, when a disrupted line is detected, a notification is automatically sent to your iPhone / iPod Touch. A numbered badge to Metro Paris Subway application icon shows the current number of disrupted lines. This functionality is totally free.

- Paris Bus is now available for the first time in the same application via in-app purchase. This option allows you to switch between the underground and bus systems at any time using the same application. This add-on includes the official Paris Buses map from RATP with the key bus routes, locates the nearest bus stations, and also offers a Journey Planner tool.

- The application is fully compatible with Google Map. It is now possible to locate the nearest stations from your position on Google Map within the application, each station is represented by a red pin, a popup shows you the distance of localization for each station, and it's updated live via GPS as you walk in the streets of Paris!

- It is now possible to add new Point of Interest (POI) databases to Metro Paris Subway application via in-app purchase. These options allow you to activate Food & Drink POI, Restaurants POI, Coffee, Pastry & Ice Cream POI, Leisure POI, and Accommodation POI in all over France. You will be able to locate all nearby POI on Google Map.

- Metro Paris Subway Your New Eye. This new update features a unique augmented reality functionality (only available to Apple iPhone 3GS users) that enables you to see the nearest stations and POI! Elements located at a distance less than 1km (0,621miles) only will be displayed.

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DESCRIPTION
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Metro Paris Subway is a comprehensive guide to traveling through Paris. It includes official subway maps. Metro Paris Subway is officially licensed by RATP of Paris.

- Official map of Paris Metro (subway of Paris). Landscape and portrait modes are available.

- Official map of RER (the additional regional express network of Paris).

- Official map of the Bus of Paris.

- Detailed map of each line in Paris (Metro, RER, Tramway, and SNCF Transilien).

- Schedules for each Metro lines.

- Precise location of each station on the map (with a red circle), and also on Google Map.

- A bookmark manager allows you to save your stations and routes.

- The trip planner tool allows you to find automatically the best route to get to your destination in the Metro. Travel time is also estimated. To get better Route results, please switch into Best Route in the settings of the application.

- Interactive map to choose your stations for the route.

- The route planner included in this application does not require a network connection to operate, it works perfectly while in the subway.

- The application locates the nearest Metro stations from your position in Paris. It is possible to increase or decrease the distance of localization in the settings.

- You can provide an address in Paris, the application indicates the stations closest to that address.

- Metro Paris Service updates (Live travel news) are available.

- The application is available in English, French, Spanish, Deutsch, and Japanese.

Thank you for taking the time to report any bugs or to request an enhancement to Metro Paris Subway Application. Feedback is very important to us. We will do our best to answer queries. Email us at support [AT] presselite.com
What's New In This Version?
- Latest 2010 official maps (Metro, RER and Bus) added.

- Stations database updated with Tramway T1, T2 and T3 stations. These new stations are now fully accessible through Augmented Reality.

- Line diagrams updated.

To get better Route results, please switch into Best Route in the settings (via Route tab).

YOU CAN DISABLE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS FOR METRO PARIS: SETTINGS (OF YOUR IPHONE) > NOTIFICATIONS > METRO PARIS > OFF.

You can support us right now by adding a short review of Metro Paris Subway on iTunes, this really gives us the energy to improve the application. Much appreciated.
Reviews (9 of 76 available)
Must have !
By irockwa on Apr 15, 2009
Version 1.7
Must have !
Not so good
By Lanfeust23 on Feb 16, 2010
11 of 11 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0.2
I was disappointed in this app actually. Out of all my issues, here are some key ones: although it will tell you what are the closest Metro stations, it won't tell you how to reach them. I would expect either a built-in map ir an integraiton with Google Maps to show how to go there... Moreover, searching for a station name is very weak if not broken: it will only search for stations whose name starts with the letters you enter. For instance it won't find "Sevres Levourbe" is you type "Lecourbe" ! Better have a pdf version of the Metro map for free rather than paying for this app.
Fantastic app!!!!
By Jordan.Millar on Feb 02, 2010
11 of 11 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0.2
For those that are new to Paris, old to Paris or just plain visiting, you must get this app. It is well designed and incredibly useful. Much snappier now and the augmented reality view is neat too especially for POI's.
October 2009 Metro APP Review
By Paris Visitor on Oct 17, 2009
7 of 7 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0.1
Having just returned from a 5 day trip to Paris my thoughts are:
1. This app would be really beneficial if you lived in Paris or Europe full-time. As an American I have heard the horror stories of AT&T data roaming charges exceeding $500 dollars for a short visit. Before I left I turned off my data roaming on my iPhone. Unfortunately this caused me to lose most of the great features of this app. The GPS location services don't function with data turned off because apparently it works in conjuction with Google Maps. Also the POI's wouldn't appear for the same reasons.
On the plus side it is an excellent metro map and I did find myself consulting this for transfer stations within the Paris Metro System. The negatives I have mentioned really aren't a fault of the app, just the problems with the way AT&T addresses data roaming and locked phones.
Absolutely great
By ShannyBee on Mar 15, 2009
3 of 3 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 1.7
Straightforward, easy to use. All things good for a visitor in a foreign city. Plus the locals think you are texting when you are searching.
Great app for the price
By Zzbunt on Mar 20, 2009
2 of 2 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 1.7
Recently visited Paris where we rode the Metro and RER everywhere, thanks to this wonderful tool. I especially appreciated being able to put in the starting and ending stations and the app telling me the route and where to change trains.
Just ok. Needs better directions
By TheMagicNumber on Dec 07, 2009
2 of 2 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0.1
Bought this for my first trip to Paris based on the London map, which is great. In the Paris Metro, you have to know the end of the line for the direction you are going which this app doesn't give. Made for more difficult navigating than expected. Also, it does not combine bus & metro routes nor does it give alternative routes even though there are. Don't bother purchasing the POI stuff either. Totally useless. Coffee at the cafes is way better than at Starbucks in Paris anyway and the wifi never seemed to work.
Well worth the 99 cents!
By MWard on Oct 09, 2009
1 of 1 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0.1
Has saved a lot if time for me living in Paris. Sadly on 3g so can't try the augmented reality.
A necessity in Paris
By EDBTZ0323 on Sep 05, 2009
1 of 1 iTunes users found this review helpful
Version 3.0
Love the app, it's really handy and I've been waiting for something like this to make my life much simpler. Really user friendly and really clever tool. I only wish that NightBus (Noctilien) routes were displayed...

also, on ratp.com, alternate maps with more realistic streets and area layouts are available for metro, bus, and noctilien...these are far superior to the other maps available on the app. I'd really appreciate an option to choose between the two or just to get rid of the current maps and replace them with the maps "avec rues" in the next update.

With Noctilien routes and the better maps, this app will be perfect, but as it is now, it is an essential tool in this city.

Thanks Presselite!