Comparison

TRAINFO vs Winnipeg Transit

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

Head to head
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and timely information about rail crossings, delays, and related data, the app may occasionally provide incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate information due to circumstances outside of TRAINFO’s control.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.

About

Winnipeg Transit

Access real-time transit information for Winnipeg. Plan trips, view live bus locations on a map, and get schedules for stops near you. Discover route maps and essential fare details.

Highlights
  • Live bus locations on map
  • Real-time trip following
  • Trip planning with Navigo
  • Real-time stop schedules
  • Route maps and directions
  • Stop photos for identification
  • Bike rack and wheelchair securement info
Features
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The Winnipeg Transit app gives you easy access to all the information you need to ride transit in Winnipeg. Get real-time schedules near you. Plan a trip using Navigo. See bus locations on the map. Go live with On the Go. Find route maps and information. This is the official app of Winnipeg Transit. Key features: - View live locations of buses on the map - Follow along a trip in real-time using On the Go - Plan a trip from origin to destination using Navigo - Find real-time stop schedule information - View route maps with destination-specific paths and direction-of-travel information - Get acquainted with unfamiliar stops using stop photos - See if your bus is equipped with a bike rack or wheelchair securement with assistance feature - Set custom preferences for walk settings - Save your favourite stops and routes for easier access to the service you use most often - Find current fare information

Screenshots

TRAINFO4 screens
Winnipeg Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

TRAINFO and Winnipeg Transit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TRAINFO versus Winnipeg Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRAINFOWinnipeg Transit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRAINFOCity of Winnipeg

Bugs and requests

TRAINFO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Winnipeg Transit

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Buses disappear from map
  • Unreliable schedules
  • Buses don't arrive
  • Inaccurate bus times
  • App glitches and freezes
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  • Route changes not updated
  • Bus stops temporarily closed not shown
  • App doesn't update times
  • Bus times constantly pushed back
  • Last update disabled 'Now' button
  • Bus is early or late not stated
  • Cannot view entire schedule
  • App doesn't work on iPhone
  • Useless without data/wifi
  • Incorrect schedule info
  • App is crap
  • Time format not matching phone
  • Cannot set locations as favorite

Requested features

7 requests
  • Include Peggo card in app
  • Make Peggo card Apple Wallet friendly
  • Ability to nickname favorite routes
  • Reload Peggo card from app
  • Check Peggo card balance from app
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  • Match phone time format (24-hour)
  • Apple Watch app

In-app purchases

None

TRAINFO

No in-app purchases

None

Winnipeg Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRAINFO free?
TRAINFO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Winnipeg Transit free?
Winnipeg Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TRAINFO or Winnipeg Transit have ads?
Neither TRAINFO nor Winnipeg Transit shows ads.

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