Tri vs VIAVAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tri
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.
- Train schedules
- Fare information
- Real-time arrivals
- Real-time departures
- System alerts
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Tri-Rail is South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With the official Tri-Rail app, you’ll have all the information you need to get you where you want to go, including train schedules and fares, real-time arrivals and departures, system alerts, and much more.
VIAVAN
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VIAVAN is the premium commuter shuttle connecting Weston to Brickell — book a seat, track your bus in real time, and ride in comfort. Your first ride is FREE — no promo code needed. BOOK IN SECONDS Browse available routes, pick your departure time, choose your exact seat, and pay securely with Apple Pay or card. MONTHLY PASSES Save up to 25% with Fixed Plans (4 or 5 days/week) or Packages. Perfect for daily commuters. TRACK YOUR BUS LIVE See exactly where your bus is before and during your trip — no more guessing at the stop. YOUR TICKET ON YOUR PHONE A QR code ticket is generated instantly after booking. Just scan and board. EARN FREE RIDES Every 10 trips earns you a free ride automatically. Routes: Weston ↔ Downtown Departures: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Downtown ↔ Weston Departures: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIAVAN at weekly against Tri's every 4 months. Tri's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tri ships an update every 4 months, VIAVAN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tri | VIAVAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (322 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 322 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | South Florida Regional Transportation Authority | GEMBEN LLC |
Bugs and requests
Tri
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when checking schedules
- Address/billing issues prevent ticket purchases
- Account login and management problems
Requested features
4 requests- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Apple Pay/digital wallet integration
- Improved schedule and route planning
- Better account management tools
VIAVAN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
VIAVAN
No in-app purchases
