# tramTRACKER vs Old Melbourne Gaol

The clearest difference is update cadence: tramTRACKER at every 3 months against Old Melbourne Gaol's every 10 months. Old Melbourne Gaol's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, Old Melbourne Gaol every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tramTRACKER | Old Melbourne Gaol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tramtracker/id317312510/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yarra Trams](https://appshunter.io/developer/317312513) | [National Trust of Australia (Victoria)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152775925) |

## 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


### Old Melbourne Gaol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-melbourne-gaol/id1520111078)

Explore the history of a notorious 19th-century Melbourne prison. Learn about its inmates, including infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, and the 133 hangings that occurred within its walls before its closure in 1929.

**Highlights:** Historical prison information, Details on inmates, Information on hangings, Learn about Ned Kelly, Explore prison history

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tramTRACKER free?

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

### Is Old Melbourne Gaol free?

Old Melbourne Gaol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do tramTRACKER or Old Melbourne Gaol have ads?

Neither tramTRACKER nor Old Melbourne Gaol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tramTRACKER or Old Melbourne Gaol?

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, and Old Melbourne Gaol every 10 months. Most recently, tramTRACKER was updated on September 21, 2026 and Old Melbourne Gaol on July 7, 2026.

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