# TreKing (CTA • Metra • Pace) — Chicago Public Transit Tracker

> Chicago public transit tracker with real-time arrivals, trip planning, and saved favorites. (iPhone/iPad app by Dominicoder LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treking-cta-metra-pace/id897763778 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dominicoder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/882117171)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treking-cta-metra-pace/id897763778/reviews.md

## What is TreKing (CTA?

With this feature-packed app, you can get real-time and scheduled arrival information, save favorite stops, see nearby transit options, and much more.

Some features (+) require TreKing Gold, an affordable monthly subscription that supports ongoing development, removes ads, and unlocks all advanced features for just $1 per month.

▼ Feature List ▼

◆ Fast and accurate transit tracking ◆
- Real-time CTA bus tracker
- Real-time CTA train tracker
+ Real-time Metra train tracker
+ Real-time Pace bus tracker
+ Scheduled South Shore Line train tracker
+ Set a destination stop and get estimated trip time

◆ Service alerts ◆
- Quickly see if any stop or route you’re tracking is experiencing a disruption so you can plan accordingly

◆ Save your favorite stops, trip searches, and directions ◆
- Easily organize saved stops with labels (like Gmail!)
- Reorder, edit, and delete favorites easily
+ Save trip planning queries to quickly get transit directions to frequent places
+ Save transit directions for offline use

◆ Quickly find and track arrivals at nearby stops ◆
+ View all CTA bus, CTA train, Pace, Metra, and South Shore Lines stops near you
+ See all routes at the nearby stops and their direction of travel
+ Quickly and easily get predictions for multiple stops to find the best option

◆ Plan trips with transit directions powered by Google ◆
+ Step-by-step directions via public transit
+ Choose to get directions immediately or plan ahead for a specific time in the future
+ Save frequently used searches (like going home) for faster planning
+ Save generated directions for later or offline use

◆ Enjoy other features to enhance your experience as a user ◆
- Import and Export your data across devices with Google Drive or Dropbox
- Fast loading and offline use of some features thanks to on-device caching
- Built-in error- and bug-reporting so any issues are resolved ASAP

◆ Dedicated and responsive developer ◆
- Ongoing development since 2014!
- Just email me with any suggestion or problem - no email goes unanswered!

▼ Learn More ▼

Visit https://sites.google.com/site/trekingios/ for:
- Complete user guide / help pages
- Transit system limitations
- Detailed FAQs
- Permissions explanations

Notice: this app uses Google Analytics for gathering ANONYMOUS app-usage statistics.

End User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/trekingios/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Real-time CTA bus and train tracking
- Real-time Metra and Pace bus tracking
- Scheduled South Shore Line tracking
- Service alerts for disruptions
- Save favorite stops and trip searches
- Nearby stop and route finder
- Step-by-step transit directions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TreKing Gold | $1.00 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treking-cta-metra-pace/id897763778/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-07-01*

After you open the app and tap on trek tracker button, the app immediately closes. I’ve uninstalled it and reinstalled and it does the same thing.

### 5/5 — A great app, and excellent customer service!

*2024-06-03*

I've used TreKing for many years, originally on Android and then on iOS. I've been very happy with it, but was even more impressed at the response when I ran into my first problem with the app.  It was quickly resolved; I only wish all developers were so helpful.

### 2/5 — Closes immediately

*2015-10-09*

App keeps crashing!!

**Developer response:** Hi Liukizzle, I have since fixed the problem you reported with the app crashing. Can you let me know if you're still having any issues with the app? You can reach me at TreKingApp@gmail.com. If your issue is resolved, I'd certainly appreciate it if you could update your review. Thanks!

### 1/5 — It crashes

*2015-10-05*

The app crashes immediately on my iPhone 6s. Can't even open it. Hopefully they fix this problem

**Developer response:** Hi Turve,

I have since fixed the problem you reported with the app crashing on launch. Can you let me know if you're still having any issues with the app? You can reach me at TreKingApp@gmail.com.

If your issue is resolved, I'd certainly appreciate it if you could update your review. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about TreKing (CTA

### Does TreKing have ads?

Yes, TreKing contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to TreKing Gold, which costs $1.00 per month and offers a 7-day free trial.

### What is TreKing Gold?

TreKing Gold is an optional monthly subscription for $1.00 that supports development, removes ads, and unlocks advanced features like real-time Metra and Pace tracking, and saving trip planning queries.

### Can I use TreKing offline?

Yes, some features of TreKing can be used offline, such as saved transit directions. The app also utilizes on-device caching for faster loading.

### How often is TreKing updated?

TreKing was last updated on March 4, 2025, with version 3.1. The app has been in ongoing development since 2014, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions.

### What devices support TreKing?

TreKing is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How do I get help with TreKing?

You can email the developer directly with any suggestions or problems. The app also provides a link to complete user guides and detailed FAQs on its website.

### Can I import/export my data in TreKing?

Yes, TreKing allows you to import and export your data across devices using Google Drive or Dropbox, making it easy to manage your saved information.

### What is the user sentiment for TreKing?

TreKing has a high rating of 4.5 stars based on user reviews. This suggests that users generally have a positive experience with the app's functionality and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-08-02

Support for canceled ("ghost") buses

Predictions for CTA Buses that have been canceled will now show a message indicating as much and the time it was supposed to arrive, so you don't sit around waiting for a bus that isn't coming.

### 3.1.2 — 2026-07-04

Fix a crash on entering the Trek Tracker screen.

### 3.1.1 — 2026-06-06

Hi! It's been a minute. Sorry. Life sometimes gets in the way. But hoping to starting taking advantage
of all this AI hype to help me work faster on adding new features and improvements! Stay tuned...

In this version, I fixed Metra alerts and live predictions.
At the end of last year, Metra decided to change how they provide alerts and live updates and gave developers 1 whole week to make the change.
Well, I finally got around to this :)

### 3.1 — 2025-03-04

* Route information for South Shore Line is now pulled from a new server as a first step to improving the app's backend to support more features in the future
* Updated latest Metra scheduled information
* Fixed Metra service alerts sometimes not showing

### 3.0.2 — 2024-09-01

Added some explainer text to the subscription information in settings to confirm if the legacy app is detected.
Minor configuration changes to ensure bug reports are processed correctly.

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