# NextThere — Australia, NZ & US transit

> Real-time public transport departure and tracking app for major cities. (iPhone/iPad app by AppJourney Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 212 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews.md

## What is NextThere?

If you want to know when the next train, bus, ferry or tram to your destination will arrive, you need NextThere. It's simple, fast and real-time - like having a platform indicator in the palm of your hand. It knows where you are, and with a tap you can see just the services to your destination.

• Save stations, stops and routes you use public transport from and you'll see the next services due to depart
• Tap on a service to track your trip live
• Live train and bus load data (where available)
• Detailed alerts about disruptions, service changes and trackwork
• All in a simple, gorgeous interface designed for iOS
• VoiceOver support

NextThere covers public transport in these cities on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - for free!

Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Alice Springs, Gold Coast, regional towns
New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
United States: California, Chicago, New York City, Boston, Portland, Seattle, Honolulu, Charlotte and Raleigh.

If you want some extra awesome features, you can also subscribe to NextThere Pro:

• Tap "Go" to receive walking directions and boarding/alighting notifications as your service approaches
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for nearby upcoming services
• Save as many stops as you like - non-subscribers are limited to 3 saved items
• Receive push notifications about incidents and disruptions so you're always up to date
• View run numbers and other internal info from train, tram, ferry and bus operators
• Remove all ads
• Access to themes
• Access to additional settings to customise the appearance and function of the app

The subscription is optional and available in periods of either 1 month or 1 year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use can be found at http://nextthere.com/support/terms.html.

Check nextthere.com for details on the real-time data available in your area.

## Key features

- Real-time departure information
- Live trip tracking
- Disruption and service change alerts
- Live train and bus load data
- Save favorite stations and routes
- Walking directions and boarding notifications (Pro)
- Home/Lock Screen widgets (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextThere Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NextThere Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NextThere Pro - Family | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of NextThere?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Helpful and easy-to-use interface
- 🚌 Great for planning public transport trips
- ⭐️ Reliable and informative app
- 💻 Useful desktop and mobile experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disappearing saved stops
- Incorrect route information
- Live tracking not updating in real-time

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode for timetable access
- Journey planning across multiple modes
- Integration with mobile wallets/cards
- More detailed map and station information
- Customizable alerts and notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 212)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great bus!!

*2026-07-16*

Thankyou for makeing a new bus!!

### 5/5 — Poor reliability

*2026-06-02*

I can’t get this app to show the services close to my home. I know there is service in front of my home, it runs everyday.

**Developer response:** We'd love to look into this for you. Please get in touch via Settings > Feedback in the app or email us at support@nextthere.com.

### 5/5 — Better than tripview!!

*2026-05-10*

I love how easy it is to navigate and the fact I can use it in several cities!! Definitely worth paying for the premium version.

Recently there’s been lots of new features added that I love. My favourite my nearest saved stop will show me when the next bus is leaving at the top of my phone. When it detects I’m on that bus, the top of the phone will switch to how long until my journey is completed (saved destination for stop). Such intuitive design!!

Sincerely, a fan from the non-premium early days.

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-04-16, version 4.0.11*

Very sexy

### 3/5 — Not too user friendly

*2026-04-14, version 4.0.11*

Not able to do a quick check re station n tone

### 5/5 — Buses

*2026-04-05, version 4.0.11*

So much better being able to track the buses!

### 5/5 — best app ever

*2026-03-27, version 4.0.11*

I love you next there will you marry me

### 1/5 — Pro

*2026-03-22, version 4.0.11*

Would be better if you didn’t have to get pro to have widgets.

### 4/5 — NextThere

*2026-03-12, version 4.0.11*

Super helpful and mostly accurate. It makes it really easy and quick to find your stop/station and find the next bus/train that comes. Would totally recommend to anyone that asks!

### 5/5 — Leila

*2026-03-05, version 4.0.10*

Good app but needs to be more direct

## Frequently asked questions about NextThere

### What does NextThere do?

NextThere provides real-time departure information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams in various cities across Australia, New Zealand, and the US. It allows users to track their journeys live, receive alerts about disruptions, and view live service load data where available.

### What are the key features of NextThere?

Key features include real-time departure times, live trip tracking, detailed alerts for disruptions and service changes, and the ability to save favorite stations and routes. The Pro version offers additional features like walking directions, boarding notifications, and home screen widgets.

### Is NextThere free to use?

The core functionality of NextThere is free to use and covers public transport in numerous cities. However, an optional subscription, NextThere Pro, unlocks advanced features such as walking directions, customizable notifications, and unlimited saved stops.

### What cities does NextThere cover?

NextThere covers major cities in Australia (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch), and the United States (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, Portland, Seattle, Honolulu), along with many regional towns.

### How can I manage my NextThere Pro subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through your Apple ID account settings on the App Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.1 — 2026-05-30

Meet NextThere 4.1: Our smartest update yet!

We’ve added four big new features to make catching public transport easier and more predictable.

# Departure Analytics
At the bottom of every service, you’ll now find historic performance. This chart shows how that specific service performed at your exact stop over the past 90 days.  If a statistic stands out, like a service being cancelled frequently or consistently arriving on time, it’s highlighted at the top so you don’t miss it.

# See Every Vehicle
Subscribers can now see every vehicle across your city in real-time in Search.  Tapping on a vehicle reveals its route and performance. This makes it easier than ever to quickly access trip information without needing to find your departure stop and work backwards.

# Status Reimagined
The status page is now redesigned and personalised, taking into account your current location and saved stops. It provides an overview of nearby routes and operators’ performance.  Important alerts are prominently displayed to ensure you don’t miss them.

# Vehicle Traces
Curious about why your service was delayed? Vehicle traces show you the vehicle’s speed on the map, revealing where it was held up and where it resumed its journey.

There's lots more to discover. We’ve redesigned our map for easier stop and route finding.  New vehicle information cards have been added, and you can now search for operators directly from the status page. We can't wait to hear what you think.

# 4.1.1
- Added option to use stop colors rather than route colors in widgets.
- Fixed a crash on iOS 16 and earlier when viewing a trip.
- Fixed tracked trips without a departure point looking a bit odd.
- Fixed vehicle speeds always displaying in km/h, instead of mph or knots where relevant.

### 4.1.0 — 2026-05-22

Meet NextThere 4.1: Our smartest update yet!

We've added 4 new features that'll make catching public transport easier and more predictable.

# Departure Analytics
At the bottom of every service you'll find a new historic performance chart, showing how that exact service performed when arriving at your exact stop in the past 90 days. If any statistic stands out, for example if a service is cancelled more often than not, or conversely if a service is typically fantastic, we'll show that up the top so you don't miss it.

# See every vehicle
You can now see every vehicle across your city updating in real-time. Tapping on a vehicle will reveal the route it's operating, and its performance. This makes it easier than ever to quickly see information about the trip you're on, without having to first find the stop you departed from and work backwards.

# Status Page
We've made the status page hyper-personalised, considering your saved stops and your current location to give you an overview of how nearby routes and operators are performing. And if there's an important alert, we'll make sure you don't miss it by putting it front-and-center.

# Vehicle Traces
Wondering why your service was delayed? Vehicle traces show you how fast the vehicle was moving on the map, so you can see exactly where it got held up, and where it got back on track.

That's not all though, we've also added redesigned the map to make finding stops and routes easier, we've added new vehicle information cards, and you can search for operators from the Status page.

### 4.0.11 — 2026-03-11

• Improved route map positioning logic
• Fixed live vehicle speed not showing while onboard
• Fixed widgets missing destination names in some cases
• Fixed crash while viewing station information
• Fixed stale map data being reused in some cases
• Fixed wharf numbers not showing at Circular Quay

### 4.0.10 — 2026-02-03

Just a few bug fixes. Check out our release notes under Settings for the full details.

### 4.0.9 — 2026-01-17

• Fixed live activity causing excessive network requests
• Fixed dashboard map losing position while app is closed
• Fixed crash viewing vehicle info for a trip
• Fixed crash in search after selecting a result

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