# tramTRACKER vs SkyBus

The clearest difference is rating: tramTRACKER at 4.0 against SkyBus's 1.0. tramTRACKER also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). SkyBus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

tramTRACKER holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tramTRACKER has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of tramTRACKER's written reviews are positive against 12% of SkyBus's.

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, SkyBus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tramTRACKER | SkyBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tramtracker/id317312510/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybus/id1465065416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yarra Trams](https://appshunter.io/developer/317312513) | [SkyBus](https://appshunter.io/developer/390124539) |

## What reviewers say

### tramTRACKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tramtracker/id317312510)

Get real-time tram arrival predictions and disruption alerts for Melbourne's tram network. Track your tram's journey, set stop alarms, and receive notifications for your favorite routes. This app provides comprehensive information for navigating the city's trams.

**Highlights:** Real-time tram arrival predictions, Disruption and service updates, Favorite route notifications, Tram and stop alarms, Live tram tracking (myTRAM), Low-floor and air-conditioned tram information, Route-based stop lists and maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate real-time tram arrival times (when working)
- 🎯 Ability to filter by tram type (low floor accessibility)
- ⭐ Favorite stops with custom naming
- 📍 Search trams by route number with detailed stop information
- 🖼️ Visual tram class identification with pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and won't load past splash screen
- ❌ Completely non-functional for extended periods (weeks/months)
- 🔌 Requires WiFi connection despite being mobile app (recent issue)
- ⚠️ Inaccurate tram arrival times and predictions
- 🔔 Push notifications for disruptions don't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or gets stuck on splash screen
- Data feed no longer provides actual times
- Unable to retrieve tram information errors
- Network map fails to load
- Push notifications for disruptions non-functional

**Requested features**

- Widget support for home screen (especially iOS 18 compatible)
- Journey/trip planner functionality
- Show early terminating trams (e.g., 19d vs 19)
- Improved real-time tracking instead of schedule-based predictions
- Better error messages and loading indicators


### SkyBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybus/id1465065416)

This app simplifies airport bus transfers with easy ticket purchasing, journey planning, and digital ticket access. It offers user accounts for faster checkouts and exclusive deals, along with real-time departure information and notifications for service updates.

**Highlights:** User accounts for faster purchasing, Easy ticket buying, Journey planning and stop finder, Digital ticket wallet, Departure timetables and journey times, Push notifications for updates and offers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tramTRACKER free?

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

### Is SkyBus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tramTRACKER or SkyBus?

tramTRACKER is rated higher. tramTRACKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SkyBus averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tramTRACKER or SkyBus have ads?

Neither tramTRACKER nor SkyBus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tramTRACKER or SkyBus?

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, and SkyBus monthly. Most recently, tramTRACKER was updated on September 21, 2026 and SkyBus on September 23, 2026.

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