Citymapper Android App Review

Citymapper app for Android is an innovative application that can only be described in superlative terms. Designed by Citymapper Limited, the app has fetched an impressive 4.5 out of 5 ratings, near to a million installations and tons of accolades from the New York Times. It brings numerous features on the screen to make commuting in the city convenient and easier. Citymapper – Bus, Tube, Rail app is a free download from Google Play Store.

Features

As the name of the app suggests, Citymapper Android app provides the interactive map of the city to help a user to reach the destination. Once after successful installation, the launch of the app begins with a homepage with options as get me somewhere, get me home and get me to work. The user interface is pretty simple, easy to understand and navigate. The app is based on the similar concept as of the Google maps but follows a unique methodology to help users to navigate through the city. For example, the journey A (it can be post code, street name, name of hotel etc.) to B can be shown on the map by all transport modes such as a walk, bus, subway, metro, train and many more with an accurate prediction of the time of travel. This helps a user to decide the mode of the transport in order to reach the destination without any delay. Apart from this, it also provides alternative routes and the same can be saved for use in the later (offline) stage.

The notable feature of Citymapper Android app is to provide real time data and information on all modes of transport such as next bus, next metro and many more. It in-houses a walk logger and weather forecast tool to lets a user aware of the number of calories burnt and how ambient conditions are going to behave, respectively. The most scintillating feature is to display the live traffic on the map which would help a user to choose the best route. Hitherto, it provides services in the major cities including New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Rome and Mexico City.

Conclusion

Citymapper app requires Android version 2.3 or higher. It also supports Android wear which alerts the live subway disruptions on the Smartwatch. It’s not fair to say no to an app which has clinched the Grand Prize Winner of NYC MTA App Quest 2013. Secure a free copy of the Citymapper from Play Store to travel through the city avoiding traffic and disruptions in a smarter way.

Category: Free Android Apps