Comparison

Vancouver Transit (TL) vs TRAINFO

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

Head to head
About

Vancouver Transit (TL)

Access real-time departure information, schedules, and route maps for all public transit in Metro Vancouver. Plan your journeys across buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express with ease. Pin your favorite stops for quick access to upcoming departures.

Highlights
  • Live TransLink departures
  • Schedules and route maps
  • Bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, West Coast Express
  • Covers Metro Vancouver
  • Favorite stop pinning
Features
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Vancouver Transit shows live TransLink departures, schedules, and route maps for buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express across Metro Vancouver. Covering Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Langley, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge. Pin your favourite stops and stations, see the next departure, and get around faster. Some of the data used in this product or service is provided by permission of TransLink. TransLink assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the Data used in this product or service.

About

TRAINFO

Features
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Get instant alerts when trains are blocking nearby crossings — stay safe and save time on your route! TRAINFO provides real-time rail-crossing information to help you plan safer, faster commutes. Receive alerts when a nearby crossing is blocked and make smarter route decisions before you get there. Disclaimer By using the TRAINFO app, you acknowledge and agree to the following: • No Liability: TRAINFO, its affiliates, and partners are not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries, damages, delays, fines, or other negative outcomes that may result from the use of this app or reliance on the information it provides. All use is at your own risk. • Compliance with Laws: The app does not grant users the right to disregard, ignore, or violate any traffic laws, regulations, or signage. Users remain fully responsible for operating their vehicles safely and lawfully at all times. • Information Accuracy: While TRAINFO strives to provide accurate and timely information about rail crossings, delays, and related data, the app may occasionally provide incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate information due to circumstances outside of TRAINFO’s control. • User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for making safe driving decisions and exercising judgment in all situations. By continuing to use the app, you agree to these terms and accept full responsibility for your actions while using TRAINFO.

Screenshots

Vancouver Transit (TL)4 screens
TRAINFO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TRAINFO at none against Vancouver Transit (TL)'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vancouver Transit (TL) versus TRAINFO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVancouver Transit (TL)TRAINFO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogan PytylTRAINFO

Bugs and requests

Vancouver Transit (TL)

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Buses never show up
  • Off-time schedules; skips buses no warning
  • Pornographic images wtf?
  • Scam link on app
  • Confused about charges
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  • Popup shows different bus stop names and no stop#
  • App doesn't provide same information as Samsung
  • Inaccurate information for arrival bus time
  • Adult website/scam triggered by ads
  • Intrusive ads at the bottom of the screen
  • Not real time
  • Missing UBC routes and stops
  • Difficult to spot location on map
  • Too many interactions to get to timetable
  • Inconvenient way of portraying routes
  • No search bar for routes
  • Location identifier doesn't work properly
  • No service on Saturday
  • App should work on ALL BUSES
  • No time showing when checking for upcoming buses
  • Useless, no menu options, doesn't locate user
  • Doesn't have pickup spot
  • Unable to download search results
  • Route planner returns 'search not working' or 'can't find route'
  • Doesn't give LIVE stop times

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ad-free version
  • Button for bus direction selection
  • Show directions of buses
  • List of favorite/frequent routes
  • Bolder font for bus times
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  • Real-time tracker
  • Include SkyTrain and SeaBus schedules

TRAINFO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vancouver Transit (TL)

No in-app purchases

None

TRAINFO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vancouver Transit (TL) free?
Vancouver Transit (TL) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRAINFO free?
TRAINFO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vancouver Transit (TL) or TRAINFO have ads?
Vancouver Transit (TL) shows ads; TRAINFO does not.

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