# tramTRACKER vs 13CABS Driver

The clearest difference is rating: tramTRACKER at 4.0 against 13CABS Driver's 1.0. tramTRACKER also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 split almost evenly too, at 21% and 21% positive.

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, 13CABS Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tramTRACKER | 13CABS Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/13cabs-driver/id659263984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **20.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yarra Trams](https://appshunter.io/developer/317312513) | [13CABS](https://appshunter.io/developer/358640113) |

## 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


### 13CABS Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13cabs-driver/id659263984)

This app provides resources to help drivers manage and grow their taxi business. It offers tools to enhance operations and improve efficiency for drivers.

**Highlights:** Business management resources, Driver efficiency tools, Operational enhancement, Feedback integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tramTRACKER free?

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

### Is 13CABS Driver free?

13CABS Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tramTRACKER or 13CABS Driver?

tramTRACKER is rated higher. tramTRACKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 13CABS Driver averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tramTRACKER or 13CABS Driver have ads?

Neither tramTRACKER nor 13CABS Driver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tramTRACKER or 13CABS Driver?

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, and 13CABS Driver every 2 months. Most recently, tramTRACKER was updated on October 13, 2026 and 13CABS Driver on October 4, 2026.

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