CHI Next Bus vs TrainTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHI Next Bus
Get real-time arrival information for Chicago bus stops and train stations. Navigate using your location or by map, save favorite stops, and view system-wide CTA notifications. Includes a watch app for convenient access.
- Real-time bus and train arrival info
- Location-based stop identification
- Map navigation integration
- Save favorite stops
- System-wide CTA notifications
- Watch app and complication
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A simple, but straightforward, location based application that identifies Chicago bus stops and train stations with arrival information. Location can be determined by location services, or by your own map navigation. Display routes, save favorite stops, and view system-wide CTA notifications. Now with a watch app and complication. Bus information provided by the CTA Bus Tracker API. Train information provided by the CTA Train Tracker API.
TrainTrack
This app provides real-time train tracking and departure/arrival times for Amtrak travelers. It features live maps, quick access to nearby stations, and the ability to save favorite locations for a smoother journey.
- Real-time train tracking on map
- Up-to-date departure and arrival times
- Find nearby Amtrak stations
- Save favorite stations
- Intuitive user interface
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"WHERE'S MY TRAIN ?!?" is a question you'll never need to ask again with TrainTrack, the essential train tracking app for all Amtrak travelers. Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, TrainTrack keeps you updated with real-time information and helps you navigate your journey smoothly. • Real-Time Train Tracking: Always know where your train is. View the live location of your Amtrak train on a map and follow its route as it travels. • Up-to-Date Departure Times: Get the most current departure times for all Amtrak trains. No more guessing or checking outdated schedules. • Quick Access to Nearby Stations: Find the nearest Amtrak stations quickly and easily. Perfect for when you're on the go and need to locate the closest station. • Up-to-Date Arrival Times: Stay informed with the latest arrival times. Know exactly when your train will reach your destination. • Save Your Favorite Stations: Customize your experience by saving your favorite stations for quick access. Why Choose TrainTrack? • Ease of Use: Intuitive design and user-friendly interface make navigating the app a breeze. • Reliability: Dependable real-time updates ensure you're always in the know. • Convenience: All the information you need in one place, easily accessible from your iPhone or iPad. Important Information: • TrainTrack is not affiliated with Amtrak. • Data is based on updates provided by Amtrak and may be subject to delays or inaccuracies. Stay connected, stay informed, and travel with confidence. Take the guesswork out of your Amtrak travels and download TrainTrack today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainTrack at none against CHI Next Bus's 1. TrainTrack also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). CHI Next Bus's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads 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. CHI Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrainTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CHI Next Bus against 5.0 for TrainTrack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainTrack has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CHI Next Bus's written reviews are positive against 86% of TrainTrack's.
CHI Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, TrainTrack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHI Next Bus | TrainTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junebot, LLC | Owen Hayes |
Customer experience
CHI Next Bus
TrainTrack
In-app purchases
CHI Next Bus
- CHI Next Bus - No Ads$2.99
TrainTrack
No in-app purchases
