Comparison

MCR Tram vs Mairon

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

Head to head
About

MCR Tram

Features
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MCR Tram gives you real-time Metrolink tram departures for every stop in Manchester, making your journeys smoother and more reliable. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading out with friends, or exploring the city, MCR Tram helps you plan your trips with confidence. Instantly check live tram times, set reminders so you never miss your ride, and stay informed about service updates - all in one easy-to-use app. Plus, keep track of departures right from your home screen with the handy widget. Key features: • Live departure times for every Metrolink station • Pin your favourite stops for quick access • Automatic refresh so you always have the latest information • Find nearby stops based on your location • Set arrival reminders so you never miss your tram • View tram formation details before you board • See travel alerts about service changes or disruptions • Home screen widget for instant access to tram times • Completely ad-free for a clean experience Permissions: Location: Used to show stops near you Notifications: Used to send tram arrival reminders Privacy: We do not track you or collect usage data. Your privacy is always protected. Data attribution: Live timetable data is provided by Transport for Greater Manchester under the Open Government Licence.

About

Mairon

Features
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We will pick and pack your orders from ecommerce site ready for shipping. Your ecommerce system will be updated with the tracking number so your customer knows the goods have been shipped and are on the way to them. All stock levels will be booked out by the end of the day so the stock levels show correctly and live. Customer service issues with deliveries can be handled through M3PL and we will endeavour to sort this with our courier provider. Air Freight Import Services Full Customs Clearance facilities at all UK Airports Door To Door services available nationwide. Transport Collection at Airports, night or day, thereby avoiding heavy storage charges ERTS facilities available Freight collected at origin and dispatched through our own overseas offices or through exclusive agency partners. We handle sea shipments both in and out of the UK Sea freight has always and will always be a major method of transportation for this island and Mairon, recognizing this fact brings its clients both competitive and comprehensive services for all their FCL and LCL shipments worldwide, with representation at all major termini for the handling of Sea shipments both in and out of the UK. Full Load Export containers are loaded at our warehouse where a team of experienced handlers know exactly how to maximize space within 20 and 40′ containers thereby making sure our clients use all the space for which they are paying. We ship world wide on a weekly basis, our major routes being USA, Far East and Middle East. Road Services Mairon have been sending and receiving goods by road since the company started. We offer full and part load services to and from various destinations on a regular basis, both within and outside the EU. We use a mixture of British and Foreign Hauliers all of whom must have vast experience in the routes on which we employ them to operate. Our services include Customs Clearance documentation, presentation of Customs documents prior to Export departures and at border crossings and close tracking of vehicles along their journey.

Screenshots

MCR Tram4 screens
Mairon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mairon at 12.4 against MCR Tram's 18.6. 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

MCR Tram ships an update every 3 weeks, Mairon every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MCR Tram versus Mairon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCR TramMairon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRowell HeriaTommy Watson

In-app purchases

None

MCR Tram

No in-app purchases

None

Mairon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCR Tram free?
MCR Tram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mairon free?
Mairon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MCR Tram or Mairon have ads?
Neither MCR Tram nor Mairon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCR Tram or Mairon?
MCR Tram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mairon every 4 weeks. Most recently, MCR Tram was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mairon on November 3, 2026.

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