Comparison

PDX Transit (Next Generation) vs PDX Light Rail

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

Head to head
About

PDX Transit (Next Generation)

Navigate Portland's TriMet public transit system with real-time arrivals, trip planning, and service alerts. This redesigned app offers a modern interface for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with features like saved stops and lock screen countdowns.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival times
  • Trip planner with step-by-step directions
  • Service alerts and route updates
  • Nearby stops finder
  • Saved stops with iCloud sync
  • Lock screen arrival countdowns
  • Apple Watch app integration
Features
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Your complete Portland, Oregon Public Transit companion — redesigned from the ground up. Meet the all-new PDX Transit, the fastest and most intuitive way to navigate Portland’s TriMet system. Find nearby stops, check real-time arrival times, plan your trips, and stay informed with service alerts — all in a clean, modern design built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Features: • Nearby Stops & Arrivals: Quickly see what’s around you and when your bus or train is arriving. • Trip Planner: Get step-by-step directions using TriMet’s open data. • Service Alerts: Stay up to date on route changes and disruptions — automatically translated with on-device intelligence. • Bookmarks with iCloud Sync: Save your favorite stops and access them seamlessly across all your devices. • Notification Reminders: Set 3 or 5 min notification reminders for specific arrivals. • Live Activities: Set countdowns on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island for your bus' estimated arrival time. • Apple Watch App: View nearby stops, arrival times, and service alerts right from your wrist. Platform Integration: PDX Transit takes full advantage of iOS and watchOS with support for Siri shortcuts, widgets, and iCloud sync — giving you quick, private, and personalized access to Portland transit wherever you are. Note: iCloud bookmarks in the new PDX Transit use an updated system and are not compatible with the legacy PDX Transit Classic app.

About

PDX Light Rail

Get real-time arrival times for TriMet MAX light rail trains in the Portland, Oregon area. This app focuses solely on light rail services, providing live data with official permission.

Highlights
  • Real-time MAX train arrival data
  • Focuses exclusively on light rail
  • Streamlined and focused design
  • Uses live data with permission
Features
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PDX Light Rail provides real-time arrival information for TriMet MAX light rail trains in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Designed with a streamlined focus, the app exclusively covers light rail services. While not officially affiliated with TriMet, the app uses live arrival data with TriMet's permission. Developer is not liable for the accuracy of information provided by this app.

Screenshots

PDX Transit (Next Generation)4 screens
PDX Light Rail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDX Light Rail at weekly against PDX Transit (Next Generation)'s monthly. PDX Light Rail also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDX Transit (Next Generation) against 5.0 for PDX Light Rail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDX Transit (Next Generation) ships an update monthly, PDX Light Rail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDX Transit (Next Generation) versus PDX Light Rail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDX Transit (Next Generation)PDX Light Rail
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario GuzmanJeff Jordan

Customer experience

PDX Transit (Next Generation)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDX Light Rail

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDX Transit (Next Generation)

No in-app purchases

None

PDX Light Rail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDX Transit (Next Generation) free?
PDX Transit (Next Generation) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDX Light Rail free?
PDX Light Rail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDX Transit (Next Generation) or PDX Light Rail?
PDX Transit (Next Generation) and PDX Light Rail are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PDX Transit (Next Generation) or PDX Light Rail have ads?
Neither PDX Transit (Next Generation) nor PDX Light Rail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDX Transit (Next Generation) or PDX Light Rail?
PDX Transit (Next Generation) ships an update monthly, and PDX Light Rail weekly. Most recently, PDX Transit (Next Generation) was updated on October 27, 2026 and PDX Light Rail on October 23, 2026.

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