# Transperth > Real-time public transport tracking and journey planning for Western Australia. (iPhone/iPad app by Public Transport Authority.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transperth/id786024974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Public Transport Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/786024977) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 54 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transperth/id786024974/reviews.md ## What is Transperth? The new Transperth app makes it even easier to catch public transport. • Track your bus, train or ferry in real time on a map* • Find nearby stops and stations, and see live service times • Plan your trip using JourneyPlanner • Register, link and check your SmartRider balance and My Alerts notifications • Save your favourite stops, stations, and journeys for quick access to arrival times • Manage your SmartParker vehicles and bike shelters. *Real-time data is dependent on availability. ## Key features - Real-time bus, train, ferry tracking - Nearby stops and stations finder - Live service times - Journey planner - SmartRider balance and notifications - Save favourite stops and journeys - Manage SmartParker and bike shelters ## What do users think of Transperth? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🗺️ Real-time bus and train tracking - 📍 Journey planning with walking routes - 💳 SmartRider balance tracking - 🎯 Favorite stops and routes functionality - ⏱️ Accurate arrival time estimates (when working) - 📱 Mobile-friendly interface design **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - ❌ Journey planner consistently fails - ⚠️ Inaccurate live tracking data - 🔐 Terms and conditions acceptance broken - 💳 SmartRider card registration crashes - 🔄 Slow app performance and responsiveness - 🚫 Accessibility issues with screen readers - 📵 Forced app updates breaking functionality - 🔑 Login and password reset problems - ⏰ Bus timing predictions unreliable - 🗺️ Outdated and clunky user interface - 📊 Live tracking disabled when buses late **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when adding SmartRider card - Terms and conditions page won't accept acceptance - Journey planner not working or returning blank results - App freezes when zooming map display - Live tracking shows incorrect bus positions - App crashes when adding favorite locations - Card registration form becomes unresponsive - App crashes on launch requiring reinstall - Search functionality returns irrelevant results - Notifications modal appears every app open - Live view hidden by stop list overlay - App forgets user data after closing - Installation stuck for days - QR code live times broken after forced update - Persistent logout requiring repeated login - Inaccurate balance display vs actual card balance - Journey planner ignores custom time inputs - App hangs when entering card details - In-transit buses not visible on live map - Bus times show as 'scheduled' instead of 'live' **Most requested features** - Add SmartRider to Apple Wallet/digital wallet - Credit/debit card payment option (no coins/SmartRider required) - Real-time bus location tracking on map (like trains) - Push notifications for bus arrivals - Siri integration for voice commands - Map rotation based on travel direction - Live tracking for buses (currently only scheduled times) - Better journey planner with location search - Station car park availability information - Account details auto-save functionality - Improved accessibility for vision-impaired users - Faster auto-load payment processing - Integration with Apple Maps - Multiple card management without re-entering details ## Recent user reviews (10 of 198) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transperth/id786024974/reviews.md ### 1/5 — How is this app still so rubbish? *2026-08-02, version 2.12.3* I’m trying to plan a journey for five days from now, using well established bus and train routes and nope… nothing populates. Whoever is building this app needs to engage a proper user experience designer to do some user testing and fix this. It’s 2026, people. Get with the times. It is (again) an easy delete for me. I’ll use Google maps instead to figure my travel out… ### 1/5 — App is broken *2026-07-30, version 2.12.3* No maps or fares will display even after reboot and checking Location Services are active. Both Cellular and WiFi enabled. ### 1/5 — Useless use Google maps *2026-07-03, version 2.12.3* Absolutely useless. I am visiting from overseas and got this to help me get about. Does not know business names or motel names. Google maps does and gives all the public transport options. ### 1/5 — Good until it isn’t *2026-06-28, version 2.12.3* Great app when things are running to plan. Several times though I’ve been caught out by a stop or service not in use - yet the journey planner still tells you to effing use it! ### 2/5 — live data *2026-06-18, version 2.12.3* the live data function doesn’t work half the time. i often have to restart the app several times. it has been like this for a while and i thought an update would fix it but no ### 2/5 — Inconvenient *2026-05-23, version 2.12.3* The timetable in this app often differs from the actual bus arrival times. This happens quite frequently, so I would like you to fix it immediately. Also, the fact that the arrival times and routes change on weekends is very inconvenient. ### 1/5 — Should have digital smart riders by now. It’s 2026 *2026-05-17, version 2.12.0* Let’s get with the times hey. ### 1/5 — Unable to put money on card *2026-05-16, version 2.12.0* Put my credit card into autopay but it doesn’t put anything on my smartrider card and doesn’t show any message why not ### 3/5 — Time shown is deceiving *2026-05-15, version 2.12.0* The timing shown for buses is horrible. From the schedule one of the bus will get cancelled and the live time for the cancelled bus will show “in 4mins” for the next 15 mins until the next scheduled bus arrives. ### 4/5 — Review *2026-05-14, version 2.12.0* The app is good and helpful but when I put my email in to make an account it said “Email already in use” I’ve never made an account with that email. ## Frequently asked questions about Transperth ### What does the Transperth app do? The Transperth app helps you catch public transport more easily. It allows you to track your bus, train, or ferry in real-time on a map, find nearby stops and stations, and see live service times. You can also plan your trips and manage your SmartRider card. ### How do I track my bus or train? You can track your bus, train, or ferry in real-time on a map within the app. This feature is dependent on the availability of real-time data for your specific service. ### Is the Transperth app free to use? Yes, the Transperth app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### What information can I manage with my SmartRider card? You can register, link, and check your SmartRider balance directly through the app. It also allows you to manage your My Alerts notifications for your SmartRider card. ### Can I plan my journey with this app? Yes, the app includes a JourneyPlanner feature that allows you to plan your trips using public transport. You can also save your favourite stops, stations, and journeys for quick access to arrival times. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.12.3 — 2026-05-21 Thank you for using the Transperth app. This build features minor tweaks and improvements to maintain app stability. ### 2.12.0 — 2026-03-16 Thank you for using the Transperth app. This build features minor tweaks and improvements to maintain app stability. ### 2.11.2 — 2025-12-29 Thank you for using the Transperth app. This build features minor tweaks and improvements to maintain app stability. ### 2.11.1 — 2025-12-11 Thank you for using the Transperth app. This build features minor tweaks and improvements to maintain app stability. ### 2.11.0 — 2025-12-02 Thank you for using the Transperth app. This build features minor tweaks and improvements to maintain app stability. ## Apps similar to Transperth | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lost on Campus by StudentVIP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-on-campus-by-studentvip/id488598630) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Navigation | | [City of Perth Parking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-of-perth-parking/id469921805) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Navigation | | [Petrol Spy Australia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petrol-spy-australia/id826254811) | 4.8 (229) | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by Public Transport Authority - [Transperth Assist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transperth-assist/id1132501477) All apps by Public Transport Authority: https://appshunter.io/developer/786024977 ## Related topics [perth](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/perth) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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