# DC Metro vs TrackIt Metra Chicago

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DC Metro at 61% against TrackIt Metra Chicago's 0%. DC Metro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). TrackIt Metra Chicago's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrackIt Metra Chicago sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DC Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrackIt Metra Chicago holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrackIt Metra Chicago has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of DC Metro's written reviews are positive against 0% of TrackIt Metra Chicago's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DC Metro ships an update every 7 months, TrackIt Metra Chicago monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DC Metro | TrackIt Metra Chicago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-metro/id296564541/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackit-metra-chicago/id6746685863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/296564544) | [Iconic Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664324698) |

## What reviewers say

### DC Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-metro/id296564541)

Get real-time train arrival information for Washington DC's metro system. Organize your favorite stops and view a subway map to easily navigate stations.

**Highlights:** Real-time train arrivals, Favorite stop organization, Subway map browsing, Station finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TrackIt Metra Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackit-metra-chicago/id6746685863)

This app provides live tracking for Chicago Metra trains, offering real-time arrival and departure times. Users receive instant alerts for service disruptions and can customize their experience by favoriting lines and stations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live train tracking, Real-time arrival/departure times, Service alerts and notifications, Intuitive interface, Favorite lines and stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackit Metra Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DC Metro free?

DC Metro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TrackIt Metra Chicago free?

TrackIt Metra Chicago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DC Metro or TrackIt Metra Chicago?

TrackIt Metra Chicago is rated higher. DC Metro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TrackIt Metra Chicago averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do DC Metro or TrackIt Metra Chicago have ads?

TrackIt Metra Chicago shows ads; DC Metro does not.

### Which is updated more often, DC Metro or TrackIt Metra Chicago?

DC Metro ships an update every 7 months, and TrackIt Metra Chicago monthly. Most recently, DC Metro was updated on October 15, 2026 and TrackIt Metra Chicago on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*