# GO Miami vs Tri

The clearest difference is update cadence: GO Miami at every 5 weeks against Tri's every 4 months. GO Miami also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 322). Tri's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for GO Miami against 1.7 for Tri. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 322 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 6% and 6% positive.

GO Miami ships an update every 5 weeks, Tri every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO Miami | Tri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-miami-dade-transit/id464426407/reviews)** | [1.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-rail/id549883638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | **5.6% of reviews** | 5.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miami-Dade County](https://appshunter.io/developer/378130677) | [South Florida Regional Transportation Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/549883641) |

## What reviewers say

### GO Miami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-miami-dade-transit/id464426407)

Access real-time transit information for buses, trains, and movers in the Greater Miami area. Plan your trips, track vehicles on a map, and purchase mobile passes. Stay informed about service updates and report issues.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus, train, and mover tracking, Live vehicle location on map, Trip planner, Nearby stops and stations, Mobile pass purchase, Rider alerts and service updates, Elevator/escalator status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful and accurate
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🤔 Clunky and confusing UI
- ⏱️ Inaccurate arrival times
- 🚫 Doesn't work for non-US users

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased passes disappearing from app
- Inability to login or access account
- Crashes and freezes frequently
- Billing address issues for non-US users

**Requested features**

- Integrate with mobile wallets
- Provide more detailed schedules
- Improve GPS tracking of buses
- Add ability to purchase multiple passes at once
- Display bus occupancy levels


### Tri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-rail/id549883638)

This app provides comprehensive information for South Florida's commuter rail system. Access train schedules, fares, real-time arrival and departure data, and system alerts to plan your journeys across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

**Highlights:** Train schedules, Fare information, Real-time arrivals, Real-time departures, System alerts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Live train tracker
- 🔍 Alerts and notifications
- 🗺️ Schedule and route planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 Inability to purchase tickets
- 🤔 Confusing address/billing issues
- 🔍 Unreliable schedule information
- 🔒 Account management problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when checking schedules
- Address/billing issues prevent ticket purchases
- Account login and management problems

**Requested features**

- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Apple Pay/digital wallet integration
- Improved schedule and route planning
- Better account management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GO Miami free?

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

### Is Tri free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GO Miami or Tri?

GO Miami is rated higher. GO Miami averages 1.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Tri averages 1.7 from 322 ratings.

### Do GO Miami or Tri have ads?

Neither GO Miami nor Tri shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GO Miami or Tri?

GO Miami ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tri every 4 months. Most recently, GO Miami was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tri on November 1, 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.*