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Metric	KakaoMap - Map / Navigation	KakaoBus - Bus & Subway Info
User count	47,278,274	19,752,231
Average rating	3.97	3.19
Rating count	137,538	53,339
Last updated	2026-07-08	2026-07-10
Size	229.30 MB	65.76 MB
Version	6.24.1	5.9.1.5090100

Short description	KakaoMap shows fastest routes in Korea with real-time traffic, built-in navigation, and a single search window to find routes, places, and attractions.	KakaoBus shows real-time bus and subway arrivals across 57 Korean cities. Bookmark stops, get ride alerts, and check routes for faster commutes.
Full summary	KakaoMap is a comprehensive map app for Korea that prioritizes speed and convenience. It shows the fastest routes, real-time traffic, and built‑in navigation, and lets you search for directions, restaurants, and local attractions all in one window. Key features include a single search window for routes, bus numbers and stops, place recommendations based on your location, map-area searches, and data‑driven place suggestions. It also offers favorites organized by groups, Road View, a realistic 3D map and 3D Sky View, real-time bus and subway information, and Wear OS support.	KakaoBus delivers fast, reliable real-time arrivals and schedules for buses and subways across 57 Korean cities, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, and Gwangju. Quickly check arrival times, search routes, and bookmark frequently used stops and stations for instant access from the home screen — perfect for daily commuters and travelers. Enable ride notifications to get on/off alerts so you never miss your stop, and allow optional location and notification permissions to show nearby stops and deliver transit issue alerts. Note: background location for ride notifications may increase battery use. You can use core features without granting optional permissions, though some conveniences may be limited.