# Transit Stop vs MetraX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MetraX at 100% against Transit Stop's 48%. MetraX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Transit Stop's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 11) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MetraX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 100% of MetraX's.

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, MetraX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | MetraX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrax-metra-train-tracker/id6785923153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#151** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [MAX CHRISTOPHER LARSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785923155) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · 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


### MetraX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrax-metra-train-tracker/id6785923153)

This app provides real-time delay information for Chicago's Metra commuter rail. It remembers your usual routes and displays live delay statuses and estimated arrival times for your next trains. Features include arrival alerts, on-time performance statistics, and shareable delay excuse cards.

**Highlights:** Live delay status for all Metra lines, Honest 'how late' estimates, Arrival alerts with lock screen Live Activity, 30-day reliability statistics, Shareable delay excuse cards, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is MetraX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or MetraX?

MetraX is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while MetraX averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or MetraX have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; MetraX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or MetraX?

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and MetraX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on October 25, 2026 and MetraX on October 24, 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.*