Comparison

Toob Train vs Sm@rtCross

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

Head to head

Traffic lights trigger.

Free

✈️ Travel

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About

Toob Train

Navigate London's transport network with real-time line status, station information, and arrival times. Plan your journeys easily and receive notifications for your favorite lines. Designed for seamless travel around the city.

Highlights

Real-time line status
Favorite line notifications
Local station information
Train arrival times
Journey planner
Apple Watch support

Features

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Toob Train allows easy navigation around London and the TfL network. Features include: - Line status with notifications(once favourited) - Local stations and train arrival information - Journey planner Designed to be an app to help you when you're out and about in London. Supports Apple Watch.

About

Sm@rtCross

Features

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Activate traffic lights via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Toob Train4 screens

Sm@rtCross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Toob Train at every 7 months against Sm@rtCross's every 15 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toob Train ships an update every 7 months, Sm@rtCross every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Toob Train versus Sm@rtCross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Toob Train	Sm@rtCross
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 7 months — better	Every 15 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	12.4
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	5 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Carl de Wiele	Stephen Pearson

In-app purchases

None

Toob Train

No in-app purchases

None

Sm@rtCross

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toob Train free?

Toob Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sm@rtCross free?

Sm@rtCross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Toob Train or Sm@rtCross have ads?

Neither Toob Train nor Sm@rtCross shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Toob Train or Sm@rtCross?

Toob Train ships an update every 7 months, and Sm@rtCross every 15 months. Most recently, Toob Train was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sm@rtCross on October 6, 2026.