Melbourne Train vs PointAPointB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Melbourne Train
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Rushing to catch your train, tram, bus, or V/Line to work? Check your commute instantly in just one step. Key Features: - Real-Time Data: See the next 5 upcoming arrival times with live countdowns and disruption info. - Smart Bookmarks: Save your regular stations for instant access to live departures. - Future Planning: Quickly look up any service for a later time. Friendly, interactive, and easy to use—download your new commute buddy today!
PointAPointB
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PointAPointB makes it easy to see whether to run for the train or not! It shows the next few departures from your local train station, and when they'll arrive at the final destination. The train stations are automatically swapped in the afternoon, so you can easily catch the right trains both to and from work/school. It's super simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Melbourne Train at every 3 days against PointAPointB's every 37 months. PointAPointB's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Melbourne Train ships an update every 3 days, PointAPointB every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Melbourne Train | PointAPointB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hung Nguyen | Andrew Scott |
In-app purchases
Melbourne Train
No in-app purchases
PointAPointB
No in-app purchases
