V/Line vs Sydney Transport
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V/Line
Plan your train journeys with real-time updates and platform information. Save favorite routes for quick access to upcoming services, including details on train type, accessibility, and bike storage.
- Save favorite journeys
- View next five train services
- Platform information
- Train type and accessibility details
- Bike storage capacity
- Live service updates
- Timetables and journey planner access
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• Save your favourite journeys to see your next five train services at a glance. • View platform information for services departing and arriving into Southern Cross Station. • See what train will be running your service, the number of accessible spaces on-board, and how many bikes can be stowed in the bike storage areas. • Easily access live service updates, timetables and the plan your journey tool on V/Line’s website.
Sydney Transport
Navigate Sydney's public transport with real-time updates for buses, trains, ferries, and light rail. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, receive departure alerts, and track your journey in real-time. Never miss your stop with helpful notifications.
- Real-time bus, train, ferry, light rail tracking
- Smart trip planner with directions
- Stop and departure alerts
- Live and offline route maps
- Get Off Alerts
- Customisable widgets
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Sydney Transport — Your Smarter Way Around Sydney Get real-time bus, train, ferry, and light rail updates across Sydney — all in one simple, reliable app designed for everyday travellers. “Sydney Transport makes commuting so much easier. The live times are spot on, and I can see exactly when my train or ferry is arriving.” Why Sydneysiders love Sydney Transport: • Live Transport for NSW bus, train, ferry, and light rail tracking • Stop and departure alerts • Smart trip planner with step-by-step directions • Live and offline route maps • One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys • Customisable widgets for quick access Never miss your stop again — with Get Off Alerts, Sydney Transport lets you relax and know exactly when it’s time to hop off. Track your bus, train, or ferry in real time, check crowding levels, and stay up to date with service alerts and delays. Whether you’re heading to work in the CBD, catching the ferry to Manly, or riding the Metro home, Sydney Transport keeps you connected and on time. Coverage Includes: • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity Services • Sydney Metro • Transport for NSW Buses • Sydney Ferries • Inner West and CBD Light Rail • Real-time service alerts, detours, and maintenance updates Plan trips, check live arrivals, and save your favourite stops — all in one app built for Sydney’s entire transport network. -------- What is Sydney Transport? Sydney Transport is a real-time public transport app for Sydney. It shows live bus, train, ferry, and light rail times, plus service alerts and trip planning. Does it work with Transport for NSW? Yes — Sydney Transport includes all Transport for NSW services, including Sydney Trains, Metro, ferries, and buses. Does it include Sydney Metro and Light Rail? Absolutely. You can see live train and tram times for the Sydney Metro and both Light Rail lines. Can I check ferry departures? Yes — Sydney Transport includes real-time Sydney Ferries data, with live tracking and alerts for delays or cancellations. Does it show service alerts and delays? Yes — you’ll receive live notifications about delays, detours, and planned maintenance. Can I use the app offline? Yes — offline maps and saved timetables let you plan ahead even without mobile data. Will it tell me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you before your stop. Is Sydney Transport free? Yes — it’s free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available via in-app purchase. How do I contact support? Email talk@travelwhiz.app or message @trymomego on X (Twitter). -------- Travel smarter with Sydney Transport — your all-in-one app for trains, buses, ferries, and light rail. Download now and get real-time maps, live departures, and service alerts for Sydney and beyond. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sydney Transport at 44% against V/Line's 8%. Sydney Transport also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (309 vs 1). V/Line's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Sydney Transport sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. V/Line asks for nothing beyond the download.
V/Line holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sydney Transport has 309 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of V/Line's written reviews are positive against 44% of Sydney Transport's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
V/Line ships an update every 6 months, Sydney Transport every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V/Line | Sydney Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (309 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 44.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 309 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V/Line Corporation | Transit Now ltd |
Customer experience
V/Line
Sydney Transport
User reviews
V/Line
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 App interface looks great
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Next five is useful (when working)
- 👍 Good app to have
- 👍 Countdown feature is loved
Room to improve
- 🐛 Widget unavailable/not working
- 🐛 Timetable not displayed
- 🐛 Next 5 not working
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
Sydney Transport
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for navigating the city
- 🚀 Accurate real-time updates
- 💡 Useful trip planning features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate bus/train arrival times
- 🔍 Lack of visibility for service disruptions
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
Bugs and requests
V/Line
Reported bugs
53 issues- Widget unavailable
- Timetable not displayed
- Next 5 not working
- App not working properly
- Next 5 not working for iphone 15
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- Message: Please check your internet connection
- App still not working
- No services from X to Y could be retrieved
- Next Five function hasn’t worked for about three years
- Albury/Wodonga line not an option
- No departures or arrivals visible
- App crashes
- Live line status not visible on ipad mini
- Next 5 feature broken for weeks
- App has a bug
- Next 5 function doesn’t show trips on added stations
- App stopped working for 2 weeks
- Next 5 Function Broken
- Next 5 train function doesn’t work
- Random misc error messages
- Nominated service runs with wrong carriage count
- Large lag time in sending alerts
- Next 5 function is unavailable
- Next 5 option doesn't show any timetable
- App saying no internet connection
- App isn’t working on iPhone for Next 5 since IOS17
- User interface is clunky and does not even work
- No real-time updates
- Journey planner doesn’t show journey
- No way to look at earlier or later services
- App doesn’t show real time arrival times
- Delay info not in the app
- App is great for on-the-go traveler but has issues
- Booking a ticket issues
- No seat information visible
- Quiet carriage is always full
- Countdown feature only gives next available train
- Journey planner fails to load multiple times
- Widget function no longer works
- Next 5 arrivals/departures section not working
- Next 5 not working on iPhones
- Next 5 feature broken on personal phone for years
- App not working in iPhone 12
- Next 5 and departures/arrivals doesn’t work
- Next 5 train schedule does not work
- Widget feature no longer works after latest update
- Next 5 option
- App saying no internet connection
- App not working properly anymore
- Widget doesn’t work anymore
- App not working properly
- Widget doesn’t work
- Next 5 function broken
Requested features
21 requests- Ability to toggle more than next five
- Modify day/date for travel
- Dynamic timetables
- Live tracking
- White and dark mode
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- Merge V/Line into PTV
- Filter out timetabled coach services
- Filter for direct point A to B services
- Show specific line with all times
- Live tracking feature
- Pop up notifications for delays/cancellations
- Option to create account and save details
- See previous trains
- More comprehensive trip planning information
- Ability to move earlier and later in the day
- Display stops along the way in journey planner
- Real-time arrival times
- Default carriage to standard, not quiet
- Clearly indicate quiet carriage
- 24-hour time format option
- User friendly interface for journey planner
Sydney Transport
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect platform/stop information
- Delayed location updates
Requested features
3 requests- Offline mode for trip planning
- Customizable route preferences
- Integration with other transport apps
In-app purchases
V/Line
No in-app purchases
Sydney Transport
- Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
- Secret Discount2 variants$4.991 Year
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- PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
- Sydney+ Monthly$5.001 Month
- Sydney+ Annual$7.991 Year
- Sydney+ Monthly$8.001 Month
- Premium - Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
- Sydney+ Annual$12.991 Year
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Sydney+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
- Sydney+ Annual7 Days trial$32.001 Year
- Lifetime Pass$49.99
- Lifetime Pass$89.99
Questions
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