Comparison

Catch vs Globe Gazer

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

Globe Gazer

Features
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Embark on a journey of discovery with Globe Gazer, the ultimate app for explorers and travel enthusiasts. Track your adventures, learn about new destinations, and visualize your global footprint all in one place. Mark countries you've visited on our interactive world map and watch your personal travel landscape come to life with vibrant colors. Access vital information for each nation, including visa requirements, local currency details, languages spoken, electrical plug types, driving side, and more. Keep a digital record of your travels with our passport feature, showing your total countries visited out of 195. Track your progress and see what percentage of the world you've explored. Get essential travel tips and cultural insights for each destination. Our user-friendly interface lets you easily navigate between your visited countries list, world map, and country-specific information. Whether you're planning your next adventure or reminiscing about past trips, Globe Gazer is your perfect travel companion. From visa-free stays in Germany to understanding local customs in France, our app provides the knowledge you need to travel confidently. Start your global exploration today with Globe Gazer – because every journey begins with curiosity and a tap on the map!

Screenshots

Catch4 screens
Globe Gazer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Catch at Free against Globe Gazer's $1.99. Catch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Globe Gazer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On 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

Catch is free to download; Globe Gazer costs $1.99 up front. Catch sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Globe Gazer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch ships an update weekly, Globe Gazer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Catch versus Globe Gazer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchGlobe Gazer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibe FellowsJarno Van der velde

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

Globe Gazer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catch free?
Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globe Gazer free?
Globe Gazer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catch or Globe Gazer have ads?
Neither Catch nor Globe Gazer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catch or Globe Gazer?
Catch ships an update weekly, and Globe Gazer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Globe Gazer on October 12, 2026.

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