Transit Stop vs R.A.L.F
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transit Stop
Get real-time Chicago bus and train arrival estimates for your favorite CTA stops. Track vehicle locations on a map, save frequent stops, and view service alerts. Integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.
- Real-time arrival estimates
- Apple Watch integration
- Location map view
- Individual vehicle tracking
- Save favorite stops
- View multiple routes
- CTA service alerts
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Find your next CTA ride with TransitStop. Check bus and train arrivals, explore stops on a map, and keep the stops you use most close at hand. - Browse nearby CTA bus and train stops on a map. - Check arrivals and service updates, with clear indicators when live tracking or arrival information is limited. - Save favorite stops and organize them into groups that fit your routine. - See nearby stops and the next arrivals for your Favorites. - View upcoming stop arrival times. - Check saved stops and arrivals from your Apple Watch. Whether you’re heading out or changing plans, TransitStop helps you see what’s nearby and what’s coming next. TransitStop is not affiliated with the CTA.
R.A.L.F
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Detailed biking map between Walukegan, IL and Chesterton, IN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R.A.L.F at none against Transit Stop's 1. R.A.L.F also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Transit Stop's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. R.A.L.F asks for nothing beyond the download.
Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, R.A.L.F every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transit Stop | R.A.L.F |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (33K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kramer Concepts, LLC | Tremont Air, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Transit Stop
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes after updates
- Stops not recognized when searching
- Inconsistent accuracy, especially for certain routes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set favorite routes, not just stops
- Geolocation to automatically show nearest stops
- Ability to change names of saved stops
- Nearby stops button
- Default stop when opening the app
R.A.L.F
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transit Stop
- Remove Ads$4.99
R.A.L.F
No in-app purchases
