Comparison

Melbourne Train vs Melbourne Bus Arrival Time

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

Head to head
About

Melbourne Train

Features
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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!

About

Melbourne Bus Arrival Time

Features
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- Realtime PTV Bus (Next Bus) predictions for schedule for every PTV bus routes - Map view showing every stop of a bus route - Save the bus routes you regularly take - Simple and fast

Screenshots

Melbourne Train4 screens
Melbourne Bus Arrival Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Melbourne Bus Arrival Time at 13.0 against Melbourne Train's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Melbourne Train ships an update every 3 days, Melbourne Bus Arrival Time every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Melbourne Train versus Melbourne Bus Arrival Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelbourne TrainMelbourne Bus Arrival Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung NguyenFoodmatesss Limited

In-app purchases

None

Melbourne Train

No in-app purchases

None

Melbourne Bus Arrival Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melbourne Train free?
Melbourne Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melbourne Bus Arrival Time free?
Melbourne Bus Arrival Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melbourne Train or Melbourne Bus Arrival Time have ads?
Neither Melbourne Train nor Melbourne Bus Arrival Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Melbourne Train or Melbourne Bus Arrival Time?
Melbourne Train ships an update every 3 days, and Melbourne Bus Arrival Time every 2 days. Most recently, Melbourne Train was updated on October 15, 2026 and Melbourne Bus Arrival Time on October 18, 2026.

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