# tramTRACKER vs NextThere

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextThere at 69% against tramTRACKER's 21%. NextThere also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). tramTRACKER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. tramTRACKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextThere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of tramTRACKER's written reviews are positive against 69% of NextThere's.

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, NextThere every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tramTRACKER | NextThere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tramtracker/id317312510/reviews) | **[4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yarra Trams](https://appshunter.io/developer/317312513) | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) |

## 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


### NextThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074)

Get real-time public transport departure information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams. Track your journey live, receive disruption alerts, and access live service load data. Offers optional premium features like walking directions and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure information, Live trip tracking, Disruption and service change alerts, Live train and bus load data, Save favorite stations and routes, Walking directions and boarding notifications (Pro), Home/Lock Screen widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextThere Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NextThere Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NextThere Pro - Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Helpful and easy-to-use interface
- 🚌 Great for planning public transport trips
- ⭐️ Reliable and informative app
- 💻 Useful desktop and mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disappearing saved stops
- Incorrect route information
- Live tracking not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for timetable access
- Journey planning across multiple modes
- Integration with mobile wallets/cards
- More detailed map and station information
- Customizable alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tramTRACKER free?

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

### Is NextThere free?

NextThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

NextThere is rated higher. tramTRACKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NextThere averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.

### Do tramTRACKER or NextThere have ads?

Neither tramTRACKER nor NextThere shows ads.

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

tramTRACKER ships an update every 3 months, and NextThere every 2 weeks. Most recently, tramTRACKER was updated on October 12, 2026 and NextThere on October 13, 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.*