Catch vs iRIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catch
This app uses your location to display nearby public transport stops and real-time departure information for trams, metro, and buses. It helps you quickly see what to take and if you'll make your connection, simplifying daily commutes and travel.
- Real-time departures
- Nearby stops on map
- All public transport in one app
- Regional buses and trains support
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch app
- Siri shortcuts
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Move through the city with less stress and more joy. Catch instantly shows nearby stops and live departures for subway, metro, trams, buses and trains in supported cities including Chicago, New York, Stockholm, Prague and many Czech cities. In Prague, Catch goes further with live vehicles on the map and real-time positions. REAL-TIME DEPARTURES Find the nearest connections based on your current location. Catch shows what leaves first, including direction and any delay, so you know whether to hurry or if you still have time. NEARBY STOPS See public transport stops around you and their location on the map. No need to guess where to go - open the app and immediately see the nearest subway, metro, trams and buses. VEHICLES ON THE MAP In Prague, see buses, trams and metro vehicles moving on the map. Follow a vehicle, share it with a friend and know whether it is getting closer before you leave. SUPPORTED CITIES Catch supports Chicago and New York in the US, Stockholm in Sweden, Prague and many cities across Czechia. Coverage and real-time features vary by city while we keep expanding. ONE APP FOR ALL PUBLIC TRANSPORT Subway, metro, trams, buses and night lines in one place. A clear list of departures helps you quickly decide the best way to get to work, to school or to meet friends. REGIONAL BUSES AND TRAINS In supported cities, you'll also see regional buses and trains from nearby towns and villages, so you have an overview not only in the city, but also when commuting to or from the outskirts. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add favourite stops or the nearest metro directly to your Home Screen. Departures are visible at a glance, without opening the app. APPLE WATCH APP Check public transport departures right on your wrist. Perfect when you're on the move and just need to see quickly whether you'll still catch your connection. SIRI SHORTCUTS Use voice control and simply ask: "Hey Siri, what stops are nearby?" – Catch will answer and show departures without you having to tap through the app. APP CLIP When you send a departure to a friend, they can open a lightweight version of Catch even without installing the full app. Fast sharing of connections, ideal when arranging meetups. WHO IS CATCH FOR - For everyday commuting to work or school. - For anyone who doesn't want to waste time waiting at the stop. - For visitors and expats who want to get oriented in public transport quickly. - For everyone who wants to keep public transport departures clearly in one place. Want Catch in your city? Tell us through support. It helps us decide where to expand next. Catch is free to download and use. An optional Catch Crew subscription unlocks more departures and additional features, and helps support further development of the app. Privacy Policy: https://getcatch.now/privacy Terms of Use: https://getcatch.now/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iRIS
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Aplikace zobrazuje aktuální polohu všech vozidel a aktuální odjezdy v systému IDS JMK, včetně MHD Brno, Blansko, Kyjov, Břeclav, Vyškov, Adamov, Hodonín, Znojmo, regionálních autobusů, vlaků a další informace o dopravě (např. výluky, mimořádné události). Poloha vozidel se přenáší pomocí dopravních dispečinků CEDRIS a RIS. Poloha vozidel je aktualizována přibližně každých 10 sekund.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRIS at none against Catch's 12. iRIS also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Catch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Catch sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iRIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Catch ships an update weekly, iRIS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catch | iRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vibe Fellows | KORDIS JMK, a.s. |
In-app purchases
Catch
- Catch Crew$1.997 Days
- Tramoji Crew$1.997 Days
- Catch Crew$2.991 Month
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- Catch Crew7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Catch Crew$4.991 Month
- Tramoji Crew$14.991 Year
- Catch Crew7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Catch Crew3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Tramoji Crew3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Catch Crew7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Catch Crew1 Year trial2 variants$29.991 Year
iRIS
No in-app purchases









