Comparison

Transit Stop vs Transit & Subway Times

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

Head to head
About

Transit Stop

This app helps you track Chicago's public transit. Get real-time bus and train arrival information, view stops on a map, and save your frequently used locations for quick access. It's designed to make your commute smoother.

Highlights
  • Real-time CTA bus and train arrivals
  • Map view of nearby stops
  • Save and organize favorite stops
  • Service update notifications
  • Apple Watch integration
  • View nearby stops and arrivals
Features
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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. - Check favorite 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.

About

Transit & Subway Times

This app provides real-time tracking for buses, trains, and subways, helping commuters navigate their daily journeys efficiently. It offers smart trip planning, stop alerts, and offline maps for over 150 cities, making transit stress-free.

Highlights
  • Live bus, train, and subway tracking
  • Stop and schedule alerts
  • Smart trip planning
  • Live and offline route maps
  • Get Off Alerts
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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Momego — Transit Made Effortless Get where you need to go faster with live buses, trains, and subways — all in one smart app built for real commuters. 'I’ve tried every transit app out there — Momego is the only one that’s actually accurate and easy to use. It’s like having a personal travel assistant for my daily commute.' Why millions love Momego: • Live bus, train, and subway tracking • Stop & schedule alerts • Smart trip planning • Live + offline route maps • One-tap “Get Me Home” • Customizable widgets for quick access Never miss your stop again — Momego’s Get Off Alerts notify you when it’s time to hop off. See exactly where your ride is in real time, check crowding levels before boarding, and get notified about delays or detours before they happen. With coverage in 150+ cities, Momego makes getting around effortless whether you’re in New York, Chicago, DC, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, or beyond. Explore full seven-day schedules, save your favorite stops, and navigate confidently even offline. Transit Coverage Highlights: Amtrak • MTA • DC Metro • NJ Transit • WMATA • LA Metro • BART • CTA • MBTA • Sound Transit • MARTA • TriMet • UTA • RIPTA • King County Metro — and hundreds more. Whether you’re catching a train to work or a late-night bus home, Momego helps you travel smarter, faster, and stress-free. -------- What is Momego? Momego is a live transit app showing real-time bus, train, and subway times in over 150 U.S. and global cities. It helps you plan routes, track rides, and get alerts for service changes. Does Momego work in New York City? Yes! Momego includes full MTA coverage — real-time NYC Subway trains, MTA buses, LIRR, and Metro-North schedules, plus detailed subway maps and service alerts. Does Momego support Chicago’s CTA and Metra? Absolutely. Track CTA buses and trains live, and check Metra commuter rail times for your daily commute. Can I use Momego in Los Angeles? Yes. Momego supports LA Metro buses and trains, giving you live tracking and route maps across the entire city. How about Washington DC? Momego covers WMATA’s Metro trains and Metrobus routes in real time, including service alerts and next-train predictions. Does Momego support Amtrak? Yes. You can view Amtrak schedules, track trains in real time, and stay updated on service changes across the U.S. What about Boston and San Francisco? In Boston, Momego shows live MBTA bus and subway times. In San Francisco, it includes BART and Muni coverage with real-time arrivals. Can I use Momego offline? Yes — Momego includes offline route maps and full schedules so you can navigate without signal. Will it alert me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you when your stop is coming up — perfect if you tend to lose track while scrolling or reading. Is Momego free? Yes, Momego is free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available via in-app subscription. How do I contact support? Email talk@travelwhiz.app or reach us on Twitter (X) at @trymomego. -------- Travel smarter with Momego — the app built for real riders. Download now and make every journey smoother, from your local bus to your next Amtrak adventure. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Transit Stop4 screens
Transit & Subway Times4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Transit & Subway Times at every 4 days against Transit Stop's every 2 months. Transit Stop's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked) and ratings volume (33K vs 5.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transit & Subway Times sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transit Stop against 4.5 for Transit & Subway Times. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 40% of Transit & Subway Times's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, Transit & Subway Times every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Transit Stop versus Transit & Subway Times: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit StopTransit & Subway Times
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.5 (5.4K ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better40.1% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better5.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB171 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperKramer Concepts, LLCTransit Now ltd

Customer experience

Transit Stop

All ratings32,763 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.2%

Transit & Subway Times

All ratings5,392 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews372 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative44.1%

User reviews

Transit Stop

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate for trains and buses
  • 🚀 99% accuracy on time rate
  • 👍 Intuitive UI
  • 👍 Excellent paired with Apple Watch
  • 👍 Favorite transit app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
  • 🐛 Crashes on iPad
  • 🐛 Turns off audio when app is open
  • 🐛 Unreliable, with ghost buses and delayed updates
  • 👎 Poor user interface

Transit & Subway Times

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable trip planning and route suggestions
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of public transportation options
  • 👍 Helpful live tracking and arrival notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate transit data
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive advertisements and premium upsells
  • 🗺️ Limited coverage for some regions
  • 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive features

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

Transit & Subway Times

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when planning trips
  • Live tracking and arrival times not always accurate
  • Incorrect or missing transit line and stop information
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline maps and trip planning
  • Integration with calendar and other apps
  • More customization options for favorite routes and stops
  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Ability to report service issues and disruptions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transit Stop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
10 purchases

Transit & Subway Times

Subscriptions9
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Monthly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Secret Discount$4.991 Year
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  • PRO Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Premium - Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Yearly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Momego+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$89.00

Questions

Is Transit Stop free?
Transit Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transit & Subway Times free?
Transit & Subway Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Transit & Subway Times?
Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Transit & Subway Times averages 4.5 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Transit Stop or Transit & Subway Times have ads?
Both Transit Stop and Transit & Subway Times show ads.
Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or Transit & Subway Times?
Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and Transit & Subway Times every 4 days. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on November 8, 2026 and Transit & Subway Times on November 6, 2026.

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