# Transit Stop vs EL Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EL Tracker at 90% against Transit Stop's 51%. EL Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Transit Stop's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 83) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EL Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

EL Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 90% of EL Tracker's.

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, EL Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | EL Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-tracker/id6499103522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Davit Khachatryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742442257) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Navigation, #187 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrival estimates, Apple Watch integration, Location map view, Individual vehicle tracking, Save favorite stops, View multiple routes, CTA service alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Stops not recognized when searching
- Inconsistent accuracy, especially for certain routes

**Requested features**

- 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


### EL Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-tracker/id6499103522)

This free Chicago transit app provides real-time departure information with customizable widgets and smart delay calculations. It offers tailored alerts, Siri integration, and accessibility features for low-vision users and multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Customizable departure widgets, SmartWalk delay calculation, Siri support, Low-vision accessibility, Multiple language support, Tailored push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Reliable and intuitive app
- 🖼️ Gorgeous and customizable UI
- 🔍 Detailed CTA information and train arrival times
- 🔌 Convenient widget feature with nearby station and arrival updates
- 🗺️ Helpful map view

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Widget sometimes doesn't update automatically
- 🔍 Widget doesn't open directly to the displayed station


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is EL Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or EL Tracker?

EL Tracker is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while EL Tracker averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or EL Tracker have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; EL Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or EL Tracker?

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and EL Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on October 14, 2026 and EL Tracker 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.*