Comparison

Transit & Subway Times vs Metrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transit & Subway Times

This app provides real-time tracking for buses, trains, and subways, helping commuters navigate their daily journeys efficiently. It offers smart trip planning, stop alerts, and offline maps for over 150 cities, making transit stress-free.

Highlights
  • Live bus, train, and subway tracking
  • Stop and schedule alerts
  • Smart trip planning
  • Live and offline route maps
  • Get Off Alerts
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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Momego — Transit Made Effortless Get where you need to go faster with live buses, trains, and subways — all in one smart app built for real commuters. 'I’ve tried every transit app out there — Momego is the only one that’s actually accurate and easy to use. It’s like having a personal travel assistant for my daily commute.' Why millions love Momego: • Live bus, train, and subway tracking • Stop & schedule alerts • Smart trip planning • Live + offline route maps • One-tap “Get Me Home” • Customizable widgets for quick access Never miss your stop again — Momego’s Get Off Alerts notify you when it’s time to hop off. See exactly where your ride is in real time, check crowding levels before boarding, and get notified about delays or detours before they happen. With coverage in 150+ cities, Momego makes getting around effortless whether you’re in New York, Chicago, DC, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, or beyond. Explore full seven-day schedules, save your favorite stops, and navigate confidently even offline. Transit Coverage Highlights: Amtrak • MTA • DC Metro • NJ Transit • WMATA • LA Metro • BART • CTA • MBTA • Sound Transit • MARTA • TriMet • UTA • RIPTA • King County Metro — and hundreds more. Whether you’re catching a train to work or a late-night bus home, Momego helps you travel smarter, faster, and stress-free. -------- What is Momego? Momego is a live transit app showing real-time bus, train, and subway times in over 150 U.S. and global cities. It helps you plan routes, track rides, and get alerts for service changes. Does Momego work in New York City? Yes! Momego includes full MTA coverage — real-time NYC Subway trains, MTA buses, LIRR, and Metro-North schedules, plus detailed subway maps and service alerts. Does Momego support Chicago’s CTA and Metra? Absolutely. Track CTA buses and trains live, and check Metra commuter rail times for your daily commute. Can I use Momego in Los Angeles? Yes. Momego supports LA Metro buses and trains, giving you live tracking and route maps across the entire city. How about Washington DC? Momego covers WMATA’s Metro trains and Metrobus routes in real time, including service alerts and next-train predictions. Does Momego support Amtrak? Yes. You can view Amtrak schedules, track trains in real time, and stay updated on service changes across the U.S. What about Boston and San Francisco? In Boston, Momego shows live MBTA bus and subway times. In San Francisco, it includes BART and Muni coverage with real-time arrivals. Can I use Momego offline? Yes — Momego includes offline route maps and full schedules so you can navigate without signal. Will it alert me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you when your stop is coming up — perfect if you tend to lose track while scrolling or reading. Is Momego free? Yes, Momego is free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available via in-app subscription. How do I contact support? Email talk@travelwhiz.app or reach us on Twitter (X) at @trymomego. -------- Travel smarter with Momego — the app built for real riders. Download now and make every journey smoother, from your local bus to your next Amtrak adventure. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Metrack

Get instant Metra train schedules without searching or waiting. View real-time delays, service updates, and train stop information. Customize time format and share your train details easily.

Highlights
  • Instant train schedule viewing
  • Real-time delay notifications
  • View train stop count
  • Official service updates
  • 12-hour or 24-hour time format
  • Share train information
  • Supports all Metra lines and stations
Features
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Metrack is the fastest way to get your Metra schedule: no waiting, no searching – just open the app. Key features: • Instantly view your train schedule faster than the official website. • Train running late? Know at a glance and see real-time delays down to the minute. • No ads, no distractions, and no annoying search fields. Also: • See how many stops a train will make en route. • View official service updates for your line. • Don't like 24-hour time? View your schedule in 12-hour time and switch whenever. • Easily share your train with friends and family with just a few taps. • View any Metra train line and station. • Automatic dark mode support. Privacy policy and end user license agreement: https://lambdasoft.ca/metrack/policy/privacy-eula.html

Screenshots

Transit & Subway Times4 screens
Metrack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metrack at none against Transit & Subway Times's 19. Metrack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 40%). Transit & Subway Times's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 227) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transit & Subway Times sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Metrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Transit & Subway Times against 4.6 for Metrack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit & Subway Times has 5.4K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Transit & Subway Times's written reviews are positive against 75% of Metrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit & Subway Times ships an update every 4 days, Metrack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Transit & Subway Times versus Metrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit & Subway TimesMetrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings)4.6 (227 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better227
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransit Now ltdLambdasoft LLC

Customer experience

Transit & Subway Times

All ratings5,393 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral15.4%
Negative44.3%

Metrack

All ratings218 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Transit & Subway Times

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when planning trips
  • Live tracking and arrival times not always accurate
  • Incorrect or missing transit line and stop information
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline maps and trip planning
  • Integration with calendar and other apps
  • More customization options for favorite routes and stops
  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Ability to report service issues and disruptions

Metrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Transit & Subway Times

Subscriptions15
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Monthly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Secret Discount2 variants$4.991 Year
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  • PRO Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Momego+ Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Premium - Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Momego+7 Days trial$9.001 Year
  • Momego+ Annual$9.991 Year
  • Momego+ Annual$12.991 Year
  • Yearly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Momego+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • Momego+ Annual7 Days trial$35.001 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pass$49.99
  • Lifetime Pass$89.00
None

Metrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit & Subway Times free?
Transit & Subway Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metrack free?
Metrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit & Subway Times or Metrack?
Metrack is rated higher. Transit & Subway Times averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Metrack averages 4.6 from 227 ratings.
Do Transit & Subway Times or Metrack have ads?
Transit & Subway Times shows ads; Metrack does not.
Which is updated more often, Transit & Subway Times or Metrack?
Transit & Subway Times ships an update every 4 days, and Metrack every 9 days. Most recently, Transit & Subway Times was updated on October 26, 2026 and Metrack on October 27, 2026.

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