# Tube Runner: London Tube Times — Live Tube Times & Line Status

> Live London Underground train times, line status, and station information. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Asher.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-runner-london-tube-times/id1061424347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Asher](https://appshunter.io/developer/887076524)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-runner-london-tube-times/id1061424347/reviews.md

## What is Tube Runner?

Tube Runner lets you see live updates on when your next train will arrive at any London Underground Station, provides you Live Line Status Updates across the London Underground Tube Network and Directional Information to any TfL Underground Station through an intuitive interface.

Tube Runner - See if you need to run to catch the next train.

FEATURES

*Live train arrivals from any station on the Tube network.
*Nearest stations in an intuitive list, with live distances.
*Live Tube Line status updates.
*Save favourite stations.
*Search for any London Underground Station.
*Browse stations through a map.
*Detailed information on line problems and closures.
*Directional information to find your desired station.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

* This app offers an annual subscription to remove adverts.
* Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
* Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
* You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase
* No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period.

Transport for London API

This app uses the live arrival time feed powered by the TfL Unified API. Transport For London will sometimes perform maintenance or have downtime on the API. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or downtime displayed by this app.


OTHER

* Please contact support@appsher.uk for support or feature suggestions.
* Terms of Use (EULA) - http://appsher.uk/tuberunner/eula.html
* Privacy Policy - http://appsher.uk/tuberunner/privacy.html
* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life!

## Key features

- Live train arrival times
- Live line status updates
- Nearest station finder
- Directional station information
- Save favorite stations
- Browse stations on map

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $3.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-runner-london-tube-times/id1061424347/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Good features but unacceptable because privacy settings ignored

*2021-09-30, version 2.1.0*

Could be the best tube app in the store, but when you set legitimate interest privacy settings to OFF, that is ignored.
Set to OFF, exit, back in and they have changed back to ON.
App deleted. The TfL Go app does everything I need and respects my settings.
I emailed the developer more than a month ago to notify them of this ‘bug’, but despite app updates, the bug is still there.
I understand you need to make money by pushing ads, but why have an option to switch things off if you ignore it?

### 3/5 — Dark mode bug

*2020-11-16, version 1.2.2*

I use Dark Mode on my phone. When in this mode the app displays All Stations and Nearby Stations using black text on a black background, hence they're invisible.

### 4/5 — Absolutely Love it !

*2017-10-04, version 1.2.1*

Very dependant on this app as Everyday TFL user.
What I love the most -
•Tells you what stop the previous trains are currently at which gives you a more realistic time 
•Clear and colourful format 
•Love the layout 

What can be improved 
•Should allow us to search up stations rather than scroll down the list 
•Or allow us to put stations as favourites so we can easily access them 
•The times aren't 100% accurate but are 80% accurate most of the time!

Would definitely recommend this app

### 4/5 — Great app, but could be improved

*2017-07-20, version 1.2.1*

The only reason I don't give this five stars is the default view and lack of options. I'd prefer it if it defaulted to (or had the option to set) 'Nearby Stations' as this is far more useful to me than the full list. Ideally, based on my location and time of day (via extra options), it would just open at the nearest station and show the relevant tube times to get me to work and back home. Showing approximate walking time as well as distance to the stations could be useful. Nothing fancy just a rough calculation like 20 mins per mile. I guess you could add a walking speed to improve accuracy but that's probably too much effort. Really useful app though. Keep up the good work.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2017-07-19, version 1.2.1*

Very useful as I haven't found an app as diverse and useful as this one. Accurate location services with nearby stations. Definitely would recommend

### 3/5 — No app support

*2017-05-29, version 1.2*

Great app for any tube user. Unfortunately no way to submit errors/issues with the app as website takes you to a site with no mention of the app or pretty much anything useful.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2017-01-28, version 1.2*

Functions well simple to use and does the job nicely.

### 5/5 — Quick and easy to use

*2017-01-07, version 1.1*

I found the app really useful, especially the feature where I could see the nearest station to me because I no longer have to open another map app to do that myself. Hence, saving my valuable time and effort. Great job by whoever the developer is. looking forward to seeing more from this promising developer.

### 3/5 — Good But Could Be Excellent

*2016-12-15, version 1.2*

This is almost just what I need. Good use of fonts and colour which make it easy to read when out and about. Good train departure detail. Not filled with extra stuff you rarely use. However, the info menu does not work, it crashes the phone. So I don't know if there are more settings in there and I can't find a way to contact the developer. What the app needs I believe is an option to have favourite stations rather than having to scroll through them all or use the list of near by stations. I have spotted 2 Chalfont and Latimer stations listed, Queens Park station has no data and if when you tapped on a station shown on the map it took you to departures that would be useful. If the above are done I would use this as my default Tube app.

UPDATE. So now there are adverts - great. Please provide an option to get rid of them by paying for APP.   Despite update there is still no departure data for Queens Park. There are still two entries for Chalfont & Latimer. There is no facility to add a station as a favourite. Otherwise good

### 2/5 — Cannot do basic things

*2016-10-03, version 1.0*

Like for example find out how to go from one station to another.

## Frequently asked questions about Tube Runner

### What is Tube Runner?

Tube Runner provides live updates on London Underground train arrivals and line status. It helps you find nearby stations, get directions, and save your favorite stations for easy access.

### Does Tube Runner have ads?

Yes, Tube Runner contains advertisements. An annual subscription is available to remove these adverts.

### How much does the Tube Runner subscription cost?

The subscription to remove adverts costs $3.49 per year. This subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Can I cancel my Tube Runner subscription?

You can manage or turn off auto-renew for your subscription in your Account settings at any time after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active period.

### What devices is Tube Runner available on?

Tube Runner is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is compatible with iOS devices.

### How often is Tube Runner updated?

The latest version of Tube Runner is 2.2, and it was last updated on March 5, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and new features.

### Is Tube Runner suitable for all ages?

Tube Runner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users. It provides essential travel information for navigating the London Underground.

### What powers the live data in Tube Runner?

Tube Runner uses the live arrival time feed powered by the TfL Unified API. Transport for London occasionally performs maintenance or experiences downtime on this API.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-03-05

Performance updates and improvements to bring you Tube times even faster. Now includes Elizabeth Line.

### 2.1.0 — 2021-09-30

Tube runner is now better than ever:

* Search for any London Underground Station.
* Browse stations through a map.
* Minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.2 — 2021-09-11

Tube Runner is now better than ever with the latest bug fixes and UI tweaks!

### 2.0.1 — 2021-09-01

New Features and Bug Fixes!

*Tap the compass arrow to get directions to your nearest station.
*Fixes a Location Services Error.

### 2.0.0 — 2021-08-24

MAJOR UPDATE - Tube Runner: London Tube Times! 

*Completely overhauled UI for a cleaner, quicker and seamless experience.
*New TFL data feed with more accurate Tube information.
*New directional details to nearest stations.

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All apps by Alexander Asher: https://appshunter.io/developer/887076524

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