GoTrack vs Go Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoTrack
Get instant GO Train schedules and real-time updates on delays and cancellations. This app provides platform information, a live train map, and advanced trip details, all without ads or search fields. Enjoy a simple, fast, and efficient way to track your GO Train journeys.
- Instant train schedules
- Real-time delay and cancellation alerts
- Platform announcements
- Live train map
- Widgets for at-a-glance viewing
- Advanced trip details
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GoTrack is the #1 GO Train app in the App Store with thousands of commuters relying on it every day. It's also the fastest way to get your GO Train schedule: no waiting, no searching – just open the app. Key features: • Speed: Instantly view your train schedule 10x faster than the official website. • Delays and cancellations: Know at a glance and see real-time delays down to the minute. • Platforms: See which platform your train will arrive on long before it's announced at the station. • Notifications: Track individual trips and get notifications when they're delayed or cancelled. • Widgets: Check your schedule at a glance without even opening the app. • Simplicity: No search fields, no ads, and no learning curve. Also: • Live map: See all trains running on your line on a high-detail map of the entire train network. • Advanced data: Stops en route, trip refund eligibility, number of cars on the train, whether the train is moving, and more. • View your schedule in 12-hour or 24-hour time. • Automatic dark mode support for late night rides. • Easily share your trip with friends and family. All new users can start with a no-commitment free trial. Cancel any time before the trial ends without charge. Continued use after the trial requires an active auto-renewing subscription. This service is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing feature: one subscription can provide access for the whole family. Privacy policy and end user license agreement: https://gotrackapp.ca/support/privacy-eula/
Go Rider
This app provides real-time schedules for GO trains and buses, including delays and cancellations. It helps users find eligible trips for service guarantees and assists in filling out claim forms.
- GO train and bus schedules
- Real-time delay and cancellation alerts
- Service guarantee claim assistance
- Platform information
- Location-based schedule direction
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Features: - GO train and bus schedules - Save one favorite / default trip - Live delays and cancellations - Find delayed trips and access the Service Guarantee form - Platform information - Schedule direction automatically switches based on your location GO Rider Plus is an optional subscription that provides additional features, including: - Push notifications for delays and cancellations - Ad-free experience - Multiple favorite trips - Custom app themes Disclaimer: The app helps identify trips that may be eligible for the GO Transit Service Guarantee and provides quick access to the claim form on the Metrolinx website. This application does not provide any guarantees and does not influence the outcome of Service Guarantee claims. Eligibility information may take up to 24 hours to update for certain trips. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Rider at 95% against GoTrack's 34%. Go Rider also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). GoTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, ads, 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. GoTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Go Rider sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Go Rider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTrack has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of GoTrack's written reviews are positive against 95% of Go Rider's.
GoTrack ships an update every 2 days, Go Rider every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoTrack | Go Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 95.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lambdasoft LLC | iSeine Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
GoTrack
Go Rider
Bugs and requests
GoTrack
Reported bugs
9 issues- Cannot add multiple routes as favorites
- App freezes or crashes on startup
- Unskippable subscription ads that cannot be closed
- Inaccurate real-time delay information
- Sporadic connectivity and 'no service' messages
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- Charges applied after subscription expiration
- Delayed schedule updates (shows times after trains arrive)
- Missing platform number information
- Functionality issues with route planning
Requested features
9 requests- Cross-line route planning (e.g., Lakeshore East to Lakeshore West)
- Multiple route favorites support
- Integration with other transit systems
- UP Express schedule inclusion
- Presto card integration with fare discounts
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- Partnership discounts with retailers
- Free version with limited features and ads
- Easier one-off schedule lookups
- Transfer information between lines
Go Rider
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoTrack
- GoTrack Pass (monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- GoTrack Pass (annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Go Rider
- Monthly Basic Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Monthly Plus Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Basic Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Yearly Plus Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year






