True Tube Status User Reviews

True Tube Status: Underground
True Tube Status: Underground
TRANSPORT MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES LTD

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No additional functionality to the web page

All features which are not available on the web are locked behind a paywall, (Up to £43.99 per 3 months, according to the App Store).
See no reason for to download if you aren’t willing to pay for it.

Response from developer

See 3.3.3 or later.

Great app

TfL’s statuses are indeed always slow to respond to actual conditions on the ground, so I do greatly appreciate this app. I would consider a pro subscription if it wasn’t priced so extortionately. I assume people are willing to pay it though given it hasn’t come down. It’s useful that you can get the headline data for free either way.
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Too many ads and all of the features are now locked behind a paywall

This used to be a good app, it’s now plagued by adverts.. makes it unusable and useless. Everything locked behind paywall.

Response from developer

This review seems to be spam: there are 0 adverts (and never have been). Not everything is locked, it's a freemium app (part free, part paid).

Paygate relaxed, but still

I’m glad to see the developer is responsive to feedback and has relaxed the fierce paygating that came out of nowhere a year ago.

I’d be willing to pay for a pro subscription, but £78/year for a handful of API calls is daylight robbery. Sorry.

Response from developer

Update: As of v2.0.0 it is no more 'paygated' than it was in the earliest version (v1.0.0). --- Hi there, thanks for your feedback but it was never free, it has always been freemium (part free, part paid -- with a free trial). You may have got confused by a cosmetic UI change where lock icons were added. Our math-powered statuses are available for FREE for all lines in the app (and all the information on the official TfL status page is there for free as well). You also get partial access to some pro features for FREE for some lines every day. If you want full access to all pro features you need a subscription. As mentioned: It has always been a freemium app that can be used with or without a subscription. There is also a free trial available for the pro subscription and the app has no ads.

Accurate!

Awesome, has always been reliable and accurate when I’ve used it. Great!

Status is not available free

Claims on their website that status for key lines is available in the supposedly free app. It is not. They try to charge you $70 per year. App uses publicly available data and service used to be free. A total rip off.

Response from developer

Hi there, Actually you seem to be mistaken – you can view both the official TfL status and our math-powered statuses for free for all lines. The app uses both publicly available data and proprietary data (i.e. not just publicly available data). The app has always been freemium (part free, part paid) -- you can use the free version forever no problem if you don't want the advanced Pro features. The app's most advanced features are designed to help you 'upgrade your commute' and are therefore paid features.

Really good app for London Commuters

I just wanted to share my thoughts on the True Tube Status app, which has been incredibly helpful for me during my daily commute on the London Underground. This app is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the TRUE status of all tube lines, including any disruptions or delays.

What sets True Tube Status apart from other similar apps is its user-friendly interface and real-time updates. The app is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, and I've found that the information provided is very helpful.

I'm also excited to see the upcoming updates and new features that the team has planned. If you're a London commuter like me, I highly recommend giving True Tube Status a try. It's a great app for staying on top of your daily journey!
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Avoid

It looked impressive until I saw things are locked behind a pathetic £35 a year paywall. No thanks, avoid this app.

Response from developer

Update: As of v2.1.0 those Pro features can be accessed using low cost pay-as-you-go options. (Further update: 0 people bought the pay-as-you-go alternative so it has been removed in v2.1.9 -- can't say I didn't try!) -- Thanks for your feedback. For full access a Pro subscription is required. You can try it for free on the 7-day free trial. If that isn't for you, you can always use the free features without a subscription. There's no advertising for free or Pro users.

Why didn’t TfL think of this?

Brilliant app with accurate service status descriptions. If you want to know the state of your service, use this.

Have been looking for this for years

This is a great app - if you live in London you will appreciate it and the live maps are also great.

Response from developer

Thanks for the kind review rbgb!

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