Comparison

Catch vs iRIS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Catch helps you ride public transit with less stress. Find your route, see upcoming departures, and check reports from other riders along the way. Whether you're commuting or exploring a new city, know when to leave and what to expect. REPORTS FROM OTHER RIDERS Harassment, aggressive behavior, or a crash. See what people have reported at nearby stops and on transit. Share what you notice to help the next rider. Confirm that a report is still relevant, or let others know the situation has cleared. DEPARTURES AND TRIP PLANNING See what's leaving from nearby stops and how much time you have. Find a route by bus, subway, tram, or train, with each part of your trip and your transfers laid out clearly. Save home, work, or another favorite place to plan your next trip in a tap. Where live data is available, check delays and vehicle locations too. HOW OTHER RIDERS FEEL See places where people feel uneasy and understand why, from poor lighting to isolated surroundings or difficult access to a stop. Add your own experience to the safety map and give other riders more context before they set off. SHARE YOUR TRIP Let family and friends see where you are and where you're headed. You choose who to share with and for how long. Sharing is temporary. Meeting up? Catch can find a route straight to a friend who is sharing their location with you. DEPARTURES AT A GLANCE Keep upcoming departures close at hand with Home Screen widgets, Live Activities on your Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. A quick glance is all it takes when you're walking to your stop. AT HOME AND AWAY Catch is available in Czechia, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco. Use the same familiar app for everyday trips and time away. Live departure information and vehicle locations depend on local data. When live data isn't available, Catch uses scheduled times. FREE, WITH MORE IN CATCH PLUS Core departures, trip planning, rider reports, the safety map, and sharing with loved ones are free. Catch Plus gives you more departures, additional route options, and extended views in widgets, Live Activities, and on Apple Watch. Share your subscription through Apple Family Sharing. We ride public transit every day. We're building Catch to make getting around easier, so you can focus on the people and things you're going there for. Get in touch: team@vibefellows.com Privacy Policy: https://getcatch.now/privacy Terms of Use: https://getcatch.now/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iRIS

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Catch4 screens
iRIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Catch sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iRIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch ships an update weekly, iRIS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Catch versus iRIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchiRIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibe FellowsKORDIS JMK, a.s.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Catch

Subscriptions12
  • Catch Crew$1.997 Days
  • Tramoji Crew$1.997 Days
  • Catch Crew$2.991 Month
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  • Catch Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Catch Plus$4.991 Month
  • Catch Plus$14.991 Year
  • Catch Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Catch Crew3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Tramoji Crew3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Catch Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Catch Plus1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Catch Crew1 Year trial$29.991 Year
None

iRIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catch free?
Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iRIS free?
iRIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catch or iRIS have ads?
Neither Catch nor iRIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catch or iRIS?
Catch ships an update weekly, and iRIS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Catch was updated on October 24, 2026 and iRIS on October 4, 2026.

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