Train Ticket App vs CTU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Ticket App
This app provides comprehensive information and booking services for Indian Railways and bus travel. Users can check live train status, PNR, seat availability, and book tickets. It also offers bus booking and food ordering for train journeys.
- Live train running status
- PNR status and confirmation prediction
- Seat availability
- Online train ticket booking (IRCTC Partner)
- Bus ticket booking
- Food ordering on trains
- Updated train timetable
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Why choose RailYatri online train ticket booking for iPhone? Get all updated info on Indian Railways Trains Enquiries. Trusted by over 1 million users - Get live train running status for where is my train location - PNR status, PNR no. - Seat Availability with confirmation prediction - View Updated Time Table for Special Trains - Book bus tickets online for private & govt buses, Intercity buses IRCTC AUTHORIZED PARTNER - TRAIN TICKET AVAILABILITY & BOOKING - Online train ticket bookings. Get real-time information on seat availability, where is my train, updated train time table, Trains between important stations. Get all information on RailYatri best train ticket booking app. - Book your confirmed Indian Railway tickets directly on IRCTC Authorized Partner - RailYatri. PNR STATUS AND LIVE TRAIN STATUS Check PNR Status & Indian Railway train ticket confirmation chances. Check Indian rail live running status (GPS tracking) Check running status, ticket availability & updated train timetable without internet. Get correct train number, platform number, and coach position. Indian Railway train arrival and departure info TRAIN TICKET BOOKINGS - Tatkal Bookings, Easy Cancellation & Refunds RailYatri offers a smart ticket booking experience, smart customer service, and smart checkout Easy payment gateway - Netbanking, credit card & debit card. Quick & easy refunds. Book IRCTC Authorized Tickets for Popular Indian Railway trains - Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani, Duronto Express, Garib Rath, Jan Shatabdi, Inter-city & more. BOOK INTERCITY SMARTBUS ONLINE on RailYatri App Online bus booking app for Intercity travel Travel safely on India’s safest IntrCity SmartBus. A branded fleet of buses with in-bus amenities at best price. Active on popular bus routes across India - Delhi, Azamgarh, Agra, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc Easy Bus Ticket Booking Online Get full details on the bus type, bus fare, and bus timings on the app. Book buses online across India. Order Food On Train Get fresh & hygienic food delivered to your seat during your train travel. Other App Features Get notified and stay updated on Indian Railway information Get details on running Indian Railway Special trains with Live announcements Share trip details: PNR status, LTS with family and friends Get WIFI & Entertainment source in IntrCity SmartBus Fare calculator, view trains b/w important stations, Live Arr/Dep. Note a) This app predicts ticket confirmation chances based on historic trends & data points shared with us by millions of commuters. b) Live Train status also uses publicly available data along with GPS location shared by travellers on trains. GPS data helps us to show you the accurate location of the running train.
CTU
This official mobile app provides real-time information for public transport. Users can search for buses and routes, find nearby bus stops, and inquire about services without needing to log in.
- Bus search and route inquiries
- Information on nearest bus stops
- Enquire without login
- Official app by CTU
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OFFICIAL iOS MOBILE APP by CTU (Chandigarh Transport Undertaking) :: Enquire without login for buses & routes :: Bus Search & Bus Route Enquiries :: Get info about nearest bus stops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Ticket App at 43% against CTU's 8%. CTU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Train Ticket App ships an update every 5 weeks, CTU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Ticket App | CTU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stelling Technologies Private Limited | Roadcast Tech Solutions Private Limited |
Customer experience
Train Ticket App
CTU
Bugs and requests
Train Ticket App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during booking process
- Incorrect train information displayed
- Login and password reset issues
- Booking confirmation problems
Requested features
4 requests- Option to prepone or postpone travel dates
- Improved search and booking flow
- Ability to track coach positions
- Better integration with IRCTC website
CTU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Train Ticket App
No in-app purchases
CTU
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Train Ticket App free?
Is CTU free?
Do Train Ticket App or CTU have ads?
Which is updated more often, Train Ticket App or CTU?
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