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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Real-time MAX train arrival data
- Focuses exclusively on light rail
- Streamlined and focused design
- Uses live data with permission
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PDX Transit (Next Generation) | PDX Light Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Guzman | Jeff Jordan |
Customer experience
PDX Transit (Next Generation)
PDX Light Rail
In-app purchases
PDX Transit (Next Generation)
No in-app purchases
PDX Light Rail
No in-app purchases
Questions
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