Comparison

TripView Lite vs Rhodes Backpackers

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

Head to head
About

TripView Lite

Access public transport schedules for Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offline. View next services, detailed timetables, and trackwork updates. Real-time delay information and vehicle tracking are also available when data permits.

Highlights
  • Offline timetables
  • Next service summary
  • Full timetable viewer
  • Trackwork and interruption info
  • Real-time delay info
  • Interactive maps
Features
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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: - Trackwork and service interruption information - Real-time delay information and vehicle map (Subject to data availability) - Interactive maps (create your trip by clicking on your station/stop) - Multi-modal trip editor (customise exact change locations / lines) Additional features in the full version of TripView: - Save your trips - No advertisements - Organise trips into folders - Alarms - 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

Rhodes Backpackers

Features
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The Rhodes Backpackers app is a great resource of information for your visit to Rhodes Greece. We have designed the app to allow our guests and easy way to meet and communicate together. The app provides information on activities, food, transport, nightlife and more. It also allows our guests to create events of their own which then notifies all the guest of the event and also provides a group chat function for people to all participate in events. Its a great way to meet people at the Hostel. Logout to not be notified.

Screenshots

TripView Lite4 screens
Rhodes Backpackers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rhodes Backpackers at none against TripView Lite's shown. Rhodes Backpackers also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripView Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Rhodes Backpackers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TripView Lite versus Rhodes Backpackers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripView LiteRhodes Backpackers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTripView Pty LtdMichael Hatzis

Bugs and requests

TripView Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect train/bus arrival times
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Fake virus warnings and scam ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save trip history and favorites
  • Improved route planning for multi-modal journeys
  • More comprehensive coverage of transport networks
  • Better communication about service delays and disruptions

Rhodes Backpackers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TripView Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Rhodes Backpackers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TripView Lite free?
TripView Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rhodes Backpackers free?
Rhodes Backpackers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TripView Lite or Rhodes Backpackers have ads?
TripView Lite shows ads; Rhodes Backpackers does not.
Which is updated more often, TripView Lite or Rhodes Backpackers?
TripView Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rhodes Backpackers every 3 weeks. Most recently, TripView Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rhodes Backpackers on October 19, 2026.

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