# Transit Alarm > GPS-based alarm for public transit to notify you before your stop. (iPhone/iPad app by Thor Enterprises, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-alarm/id408258569 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thor Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408258572) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-07-18 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-alarm/id408258569/reviews.md ## What is Transit Alarm? Never worry about missing your stop again! Just tell Transit Alarm where you're getting off the train, and your iPhone will notify you when you're getting close. Since Transit Alarm is a GPS-based alarm, it will always know if you're running early, late, or right on time. You can even track your location in real-time and see how far you have left to travel! So go ahead- use your commute to get some sleep, focus on work or just zone out. Transit Alarm will make sure you know when you're approaching your station'. UPDATE: We have added thousands of new stations. To update your app, go to Settings and press the "CHECK FOR UPDATES" button at the bottom. This will add support for Amtrak, Caltrain, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), MTA Metro North, LIRR, MTBA Rail (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), MARC Train (Maryland Area Regional Commuter), and Virginia Railway Express. A few useful notes: ----------------- - Going to sleep? Don't forget to turn your sound up! Transit Alarm will vibrate if your iPhone is on silent, but the audio alarm can be quite useful. - Transit Alarm will still work if the app is minimized, so you can set your alarm and forget about it. ## Key features - GPS-based arrival alerts - Real-time location tracking - Distance to destination - Works in background - Supports numerous train lines - Audio and vibration alerts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-alarm/id408258569/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Does it work? *2014-11-26* Installed it yesterday on iPhone 6 with iOS 8.1, it works. Needs better accuracy. It fails to sound alarm if iphone goes to sleep which in turns means it will not wake you up. Need a quick update. ### 2/5 — Unstable *2014-07-10* Design seems simple, but I couldn't get this app to perform. Crashed enough to make it unusable. Also alarms seemed to get corrupted where the gps location was way off. Couldn't figure out how to delete an alarm. ### 5/5 — Must Have App for Commuter Parents *2013-08-27* This is a must have app for parents with young children and babies. I commute from Jersey to Manhattan every week day and I use this app every day. I have every intention of being productive during the commute (responding to emails, reading a book, catching up on news) but with a toddler and a baby at home it's hard to keep my eyes open. So I just set my train station when I sit down on the train and then I don't have to worry about nodding off and missing my stop. The app is simple yet effective and the price makes it a steal. ### 5/5 — Great App *2011-07-06* Excellent idea. Allows me to get much needed rest without any added stress. ### 5/5 — Great App *2011-05-21* A great app from one of the great programmers of our day. Its creator is a true visionary who has created an app that helps put the every day commuter at ease. ### 5/5 — Best GPS Alarm! *2011-03-29* I've purchased other GPS wake alarms, but this is by far the best one! ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2011-03-02* I used this on the LIRR and the drop down menu makes settings alarms easy. It worked even with the phone off and will only fail if you set the distance below 1/2 of a mile for some stations. If not for that flaw, which is due to where drop pins are placed by the app, Id give it a 5. I cant think of app that was as easy to set a gps alarm as quickly. Really great app especially when trains never run on time. If you're lucky you can get a few extra minutes of sleep and never miss your stop ### 5/5 — One of the Best Apps *2011-01-12* Love this app! Saved me from missing my stop multiple times! ### 5/5 — Finally! Every commuter should have this *2011-01-07* This app is a lifesaver! I am a daily New York commuter and frequently stay out after work for drinks with friends. I am always nervous when I come home late that I will fall asleep and miss my stop... now, I just set this app to wake me up at my stop and it ALWAYS does! The best part is that it wakes me up based on my location and not the train schedule, so it doesn't matter if the train is early or late. GREAT APP- THANKS! ### 5/5 — Very Useful App *2011-01-06* This app saved me from sleeping past my stop the first day I had it. Very useful for commuters who doze off on the train. ## Frequently asked questions about Transit Alarm ### How does Transit Alarm notify me of my stop? Transit Alarm uses your iPhone's GPS to determine your location. When you are approaching your set destination, it will trigger an audio and/or vibration alert to notify you. ### Does Transit Alarm work if the app is minimized? Yes, Transit Alarm is designed to function even when the app is minimized or in the background. You can set your alarm and then use other apps or lock your phone. ### What train lines does Transit Alarm support? The app has been updated to support Amtrak, Caltrain, BART, MTA Metro North, LIRR, MTBA Rail, MARC Train, and Virginia Railway Express, among others. ### Can I track my progress during my journey? Yes, Transit Alarm allows you to track your location in real-time and see how much distance you have left to travel to your destination. ### What is the update frequency for Transit Alarm? The app was last updated on November 16, 2013, with version 2.0. Users can check for updates within the app's settings. ### What devices is Transit Alarm compatible with? Transit Alarm is available for iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Transit Alarm? Transit Alarm has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### What do users think of Transit Alarm? Based on the available data, Transit Alarm has received 2 ratings with an average of 2.0 stars, indicating a mixed or negative user sentiment. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.0 — 2013-11-16 New design for iOS7. ### 1.1.0 — 2011-01-06 Added some new features and thousands of new stations including support for Amtrak, Caltrain, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), MTA Metro North, LIRR, MTBA Rail (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), MARC Train (Maryland Area Regional Commuter), and Virginia Railway Express. ### 1.0.1 — 2010-12-17 Bug fixes. ### 1.0 — 2010-12-15 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-18.*