Metrolink vs Limon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metrolink
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.
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Digital ticket wallet
- Ticket transfer to new device
- Secure payment processing
- Various ticket types available
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The official Metrolink App is like having a ticket machine in your pocket. Your device is your ticket! Buy a ticket anywhere, anytime - in seconds. With the Metrolink App, you can securely purchase Metrolink One-Way, Round-Trip tickets, 7-Day, Monthly and Weekend Day Passes in seconds. Purchasing a ticket is easy: select your trip & ticket type, enter your payment card information, activate your ticket prior to boarding and your device is your ticket. Never lose your ticket again! Once you purchase your ticket, it will always be in your ticket wallet. Need to replace your phone? No problem - you can easily transfer any purchased ticket to a new device. Riders who use the Corporate Quick Card and riders who transfer to Metro Rail should continue to use paper tickets from Metrolink’s Ticket Vending Machines. Metrolink will be implementing a variety of enhancements to enable these users to use mobile ticketing in the future. We are making the app better every day! Visit www.metrolinktrains.com/app for more information. Features: ● Onboarding screen updated
Limon
Discover and share captivating audio travel stories with a global community of explorers. Document your own adventures with photos and audio to inspire others. Save favorite tales for future planning or reminiscing.
- Audio travel stories
- Photo and audio journaling
- Community sharing
- Bookmark favorite stories
- Real-time travel updates
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Embark on a Journey of Discovery with Limon. Limon is your go-to platform for discovering and sharing captivating audio travel stories. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or reminiscing about past trips, Limon connects you with a vibrant community of explorers sharing their unique experiences. Key Features: • Diverse Storytelling: Explore a library of travel narratives filled with vivid photos and personal insights. • Personal Journal: Capture your adventures and inspire others by contributing to our growing collection. • Immersive Audio Stories: Dive into engaging journeys through thoughtfully curated audio narratives. • Bookmark Favorites: Save your favorite tales to revisit or plan your future travels. • Live Updates: Share your travel experiences and tips in real time with the community. • Ongoing Enhancements: Look forward to regular updates that bring exciting new features and content. Download Limon today to join a new generation of travel storytellers who are ready to share their adventures in a powerful new way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Limon at 100% against Metrolink's 14%. Limon also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Metrolink's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Limon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metrolink has 356 ratings behind it against 15, 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 Limon's.
Metrolink ships an update every 3 months, Limon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metrolink | Limon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (356 ratings) | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 356 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Southern California Regional Rail Authority | Limon Corp |
Customer experience
Metrolink
Limon
Bugs and requests
Metrolink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ticket barcodes not scanning properly
- Inability to update billing address
- Tickets not syncing across devices
- Payment issues causing lost funds
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Add real-time service alerts
- Allow advance ticket purchases
- Provide detailed station/route info
- Implement better password/account management
Limon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metrolink
No in-app purchases
Limon
No in-app purchases
