Comparison

TripView vs AnyTrip

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

Head to head
About

TripView

Access public transport schedules for Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offline. View next services, full timetables, and real-time delay information. Plan trips, set alarms, and track your journey with interactive maps and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Offline timetables
  • Next service summary
  • Full timetable viewer
  • Real-time delay info
  • Interactive trip planning
  • Arrival/departure alarms
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
Currently charting
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TripView displays Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane public transport timetable data on your phone. It features a summary view showing your next services, as well as a full timetable viewer. All timetable data is stored on your phone, so it can be used offline. Features: - View times for any saved trip with a single tap - Real-time delay information and vehicle map (subject to data availability) - Trackwork and service interruption information - Interactive maps (create your trip by clicking on your station/stop) - Alarms (arrival/departure, time/distance) - Multi-modal trip editor (customise exact change locations / lines) - View your favourite trips on Apple Watch - Siri Shortcuts NOTE: Best efforts are taken to ensure timetable accuracy, but no guarantees are made. If you find an error in the timetable, please email support@tripview.com.au with details. No guarantees are made about real-time data availability. If the transit operator doesn't provide real-time data for a particular service, TripView will revert to showing the scheduled time, as per the timetable.

About

AnyTrip

Track public transport in real-time with live maps showing trains, buses, and ferries. Get arrival times, passenger loads, and save favorite routes. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Live map tracking of vehicles
  • Real-time departure information
  • Passenger load indicators
  • Save favorite journeys
  • Parking availability (Sydney)
  • Ad-free experience (Plus)
  • Themable maps (Plus)
Features
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AnyTrip is a real-time public transport tracking app. Track trains, buses, ferries and light rail in real-time using our live map. Search or explore the map to find stops and upcoming departures. Track your public transport trips in real-time with AnyTrip: • Watch as vehicles travel around the city in real-time using the live map • Track your trip and arrival times • See real-time departures from stops and stations • Real-time bus and train passenger loads • Save your journeys as favourites • Check real-time parking availability at selected Transport Park&Ride car parks (in Sydney) Upgrade to AnyTrip Plus for: • Ad free experience • Unlimited favourite stops • Theme your maps: choose from 7 different map styles • Show non-passenger train services on live map • See a list of transposed train services Real-time tracking is available for the following regions: • Sydney/NSW • Brisbane/QLD • Canberra/ACT • Melbourne/VIC • Adelaide/SA • Darwin/NT • Hobart/TAS • Auckland and Christchurch/NZ Learn more at anytrip.com.au Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anytrip.com.au/privacy.html

Screenshots

TripView4 screens
AnyTrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AnyTrip at Free against TripView's $4.99. AnyTrip also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TripView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

AnyTrip is free to download; TripView costs $4.99 up front. AnyTrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. TripView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripView ships an update every 2 months, AnyTrip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TripView versus AnyTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripViewAnyTrip
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTripView Pty Ltdjxeeno pty ltd

Customer experience

TripView

All ratings1,303 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative16.5%

AnyTrip

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

TripView

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AnyTrip

Subscriptions2
  • AnyTrip Plus - 3 months$1.993 Months
  • AnyTrip Plus - 12 months$4.491 Year

Questions

Is TripView free?
TripView costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyTrip free?
AnyTrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TripView or AnyTrip have ads?
AnyTrip shows ads; TripView does not.
Which is updated more often, TripView or AnyTrip?
TripView ships an update every 2 months, and AnyTrip every 3 weeks. Most recently, TripView was updated on November 13, 2026 and AnyTrip on November 14, 2026.

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