# Amtrak vs VIA goMobile+

The clearest difference is rating: Amtrak at 4.7 against VIA goMobile+'s 2.7. Amtrak also leads on ratings volume (216K vs 68) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). VIA goMobile+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Amtrak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amtrak has 216K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Amtrak's written reviews are positive against 14% of VIA goMobile+'s.

Amtrak ships an update monthly, VIA goMobile+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amtrak | VIA goMobile+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amtrak/id405074003/reviews)** | [2.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-gomobile-plus/id1567568960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **30.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #209 |
| Size | 145 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amtrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/405074008) | [VIA Metropolitan Transit](https://appshunter.io/developer/582942415) |

## What reviewers say

### Amtrak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amtrak/id405074003)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.

**Highlights:** Digital eTickets, Ticket purchasing, Train status checks, Station information, Account management, Apple Wallet integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Helpful for tracking delays and notifications
- 🚂 Positive travel experience overall
- 💻 Reliable for booking and managing trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🕰️ Lack of real-time updates on train status
- 📱 Unintuitive and confusing app interface
- 💳 Issues with booking and payment functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to modify or cancel reservations
- Inconsistent behavior when booking multi-leg trips
- Problems with logging in and accessing account information

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed train information (amenities, quiet cars, etc.)
- Improve trip planning and itinerary management features
- Integrate with mobile wallets for easier ticketing
- Provide better communication during service disruptions


### VIA goMobile+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-gomobile-plus/id1567568960)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Purchase and activate transit fares instantly on your smartphone. Store multiple tickets, use various payment methods, and enjoy touchless boarding. Access trip planning and next bus information easily.

**Highlights:** Purchase and activate fares instantly, Store multiple tickets on phone, Use Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Add funds with cash at retailers, Touchless payment, Trip planning and next bus info, Available in English and Spanish

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amtrak free?

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

### Is VIA goMobile+ free?

VIA goMobile+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amtrak or VIA goMobile+?

Amtrak is rated higher. Amtrak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while VIA goMobile+ averages 2.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do Amtrak or VIA goMobile+ have ads?

Neither Amtrak nor VIA goMobile+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amtrak or VIA goMobile+?

Amtrak ships an update monthly, and VIA goMobile+ every 4 months. Most recently, Amtrak was updated on September 25, 2026 and VIA goMobile+ on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Amtrak or VIA goMobile+?

Amtrak currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and VIA goMobile+ at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*