GoTrack vs Rail Six
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/
Rail Six
This app provides live countdowns and platform information for your daily commute. It offers a "walk check" to see if you can catch your train and displays service alerts for your line. Live trip tracking is available on the Lock Screen.
- Live countdowns, delays, and platforms
- Walk check for catching trains
- Service alerts for your line
- Live trip tracking on Lock Screen
- Departure boards and live map
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Siri integration
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Open Rail Six and you know when to leave. One screen, one countdown, your commute. Save your trip once — home station, destination, return. After that the app opens straight to a live countdown to your next GO train or bus, with the platform the moment it's posted, the delay if there is one, and the trains after it in case you miss it. One tap swaps To Work and To Home. Not sure you'll make it? Tap the walk check for a straight Yes or No, based on where you are and when the train actually leaves. • Live countdown, delays and platforms for your daily trip • Walk check — can I still catch it, yes or no • Service alerts for your line, before you leave • Live trip tracking on the Lock Screen, with an alert as your stop nears • Departure boards for any station, a live map, routes and fares • Widgets for the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and a Control Centre button • Ask Siri: "When's my next train in Rail Six" • Split-flap Flip board style, if you like the real thing • Free, no account, no ads Rail Six is an independent, unofficial tracker, not affiliated with or endorsed by Metrolinx or GO Transit. Data comes from the Metrolinx OpenData and GO Transit GTFS feeds — always confirm with official sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rail Six at 100% against GoTrack's 34%. Rail Six also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). GoTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rail Six asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoTrack ships an update every 2 days, Rail Six every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoTrack | Rail Six |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lambdasoft LLC | Teclara Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
GoTrack
Rail Six
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
Rail Six
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoTrack
- GoTrack Pass (monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- GoTrack Pass (annual)$29.991 Year
Rail Six
No in-app purchases






