Comparison

Postboxes vs Train & Bus Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Postboxes

Locate nearby postboxes and post offices across the UK using your phone's GPS. The app utilizes OpenStreetMap data and allows users to contribute updates for missing or incorrect information. Filter results to see only postboxes, post offices, or both.

Highlights
  • Locate nearby postboxes and post offices
  • Uses GPS for accurate positioning
  • Leverages OpenStreetMap data
  • Allows user contributions for data updates
  • Filter by postboxes, post offices, or both
  • Map clustering for better visualization
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Postbox Finder UK helps you locate nearby postboxes and post offices in the UK using the GPS built into your phone. The coverage is extensive although there are postboxes that are not currently included in the app. If you do find missing postboxes, then please help by registering at https://openstreetmap.org and creating or updating incorrect information. Once the update is confirmed at OpenStreetMap, you will be able to use the refresh button in the app to download the updates. We are now using OpenStreetMap at the data source for the postbox and post office location information, “© OpenStreetMap contributors”. The data is available under the Open Database Licence. https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright There is a whole new interface to the app that allows you to request data updates from OpenStreetMap within 16km of the centre of the map, you can now use toggles in the top menu to allow you to filter to only see postboxes, post offices or both. There is new clustering functionality in the map interface so that you can better see the information on the map, and a new circular radius overlay that helps you see clearly the area that you are currently viewing postbox data within, since we cannot place all 400,000+ data items on the map at once. If you are having issues with the application then please contact the support email address and we will try our best to resolve the problem

About

Train & Bus Tracker

Features
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Navigate UK public transport with confidence. Get real-time arrival and departure information for buses, trains, trams, and the London Underground — all in one app. Whether you're catching the 7:42 to King's Cross or waiting for the 73 bus in the rain, see exactly where your ride is right now. Not the scheduled time — the actual, live position on a map. LIVE TRACKING ACROSS THE UK See your bus or train moving in real time. Ridevy pulls live data from hundreds of transport operators so you always know what's happening — not what was supposed to happen. Covered networks include Transport for London (TfL), National Rail, Stagecoach, First Bus, Go-Ahead, Arriva, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, Lothian Buses, Translink, Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, and many more. NEVER MISS YOUR STOP Busy reading, listening to music, or lost in thought? Turn on Get Off Alerts and Ridevy will notify you before your stop — so you can relax without counting stations. SMART ROUTE PLANNING Enter where you want to go and Ridevy finds the fastest route using buses, trains, trams, or a combination. Compare options side by side, see estimated arrival times, and pick the one that works for you. DELAY AND DISRUPTION ALERTS Service cancelled? Platform change? Ridevy sends you alerts the moment something changes, so you can adjust your plans before you're stuck on a platform. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET Downloaded maps and saved timetables mean you can still navigate even when you lose signal — in tunnels, rural areas, or anywhere data drops out. QUICK ACCESS SHORTCUTS Set up a "Take Me Home" shortcut or add personalised widgets to your home screen for instant access to your most-used routes. No searching, no tapping through menus — just the information you need, immediately. CITIES AND REGIONS COVERED London (TfL, Underground, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, Tramlink), Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast, Nottingham, and hundreds of towns across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does Ridevy cover London? Yes. Full TfL integration — live Underground departures, bus tracking, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, and Tramlink, all in real time. Does it include National Rail? Yes. Live timetables, train position tracking, and service disruption notifications across England, Scotland, and Wales. What about Manchester and Birmingham? Ridevy supports Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) including Metrolink trams, plus West Midlands Metro with live tracking. Does it work across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland? Yes. ScotRail, Lothian Buses, Transport for Wales, and Translink networks are all covered with live data. Is Ireland included? Yes. Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, and regional bus services across Ireland with live tracking. Is Ridevy free? Ridevy is free to download and use. Optional premium features — including personalised widgets and enhanced alerts — are available through an in-app subscription. How do I contact support? Reach us at support@Ridevy.com Download Ridevy today and take the guesswork out of every journey. Privacy Policy: Ridevy.com/privacy Terms of Use: Ridevy.com/terms By using this app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Postboxes4 screens
Train & Bus Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Train & Bus Tracker at none against Postboxes's shown. Train & Bus Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Postboxes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Postboxes ships an update every 5 weeks, Train & Bus Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Postboxes versus Train & Bus Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostboxesTrain & Bus Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware101nadeem Zafar

In-app purchases

None

Postboxes

No in-app purchases

None

Train & Bus Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Postboxes free?
Postboxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train & Bus Tracker free?
Train & Bus Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Postboxes or Train & Bus Tracker have ads?
Postboxes shows ads; Train & Bus Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Postboxes or Train & Bus Tracker?
Postboxes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Train & Bus Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Postboxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Train & Bus Tracker on October 1, 2026.

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