# Metrolink vs PRIDE EXPLORER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PRIDE EXPLORER at 100% against Metrolink's 14%. PRIDE EXPLORER also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). Metrolink's advantage is ratings volume (371 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PRIDE EXPLORER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metrolink has 371 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Metrolink's written reviews are positive against 100% of PRIDE EXPLORER's.

Metrolink ships an update every 3 months, PRIDE EXPLORER every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metrolink | PRIDE EXPLORER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrolink/id1083843914/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pride-explorer/id1242980401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Southern California Regional Rail Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083843913) | [Community Partners](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024269352) |

## What reviewers say

### Metrolink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrolink/id1083843914)

Purchase and manage Metrolink train tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy various ticket types, activate them before boarding, and store them in a digital wallet. Easily transfer tickets to a new device if needed.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket purchasing, Digital ticket wallet, Ticket transfer to new device, Secure payment processing, Various ticket types available

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy ticket purchasing
- 👍 Convenient for commuters
- 💡 Supports LAX FlyAway tickets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Lack of schedule/route information
- ⏰ Tickets expire too quickly
- 💰 Unclear ticket restrictions
- 🤯 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Ticket barcodes not scanning properly
- Inability to update billing address
- Tickets not syncing across devices
- Payment issues causing lost funds

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Add real-time service alerts
- Allow advance ticket purchases
- Provide detailed station/route info
- Implement better password/account management


### PRIDE EXPLORER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pride-explorer/id1242980401)

Discover LGBTQ+ heritage and culture through interactive self-guided walking tours. Explore historical sites, learn about pivotal moments in the community's history, and celebrate diversity.

**Highlights:** Interactive self-guided walking tours, Explore LGBTQ+ heritage and culture, Learn about LGBTQ+ history and battles, Discover historical sites and stories, Celebrate diversity and human sexuality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metrolink free?

Metrolink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PRIDE EXPLORER free?

PRIDE EXPLORER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metrolink or PRIDE EXPLORER?

PRIDE EXPLORER is rated higher. Metrolink averages 2.5 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while PRIDE EXPLORER averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Metrolink or PRIDE EXPLORER have ads?

Neither Metrolink nor PRIDE EXPLORER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metrolink or PRIDE EXPLORER?

Metrolink ships an update every 3 months, and PRIDE EXPLORER every 6 months. Most recently, Metrolink was updated on October 15, 2026 and PRIDE EXPLORER on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*