# V/Line vs Drive Locations AU

The clearest difference is rating: V/Line at 5.0 against Drive Locations AU's 4.0. V/Line also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Drive Locations AU's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 8%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive Locations AU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. V/Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

V/Line holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of V/Line's written reviews are positive against 32% of Drive Locations AU'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, Drive Locations AU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V/Line | Drive Locations AU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-locations-au/id1497682944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **32.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V/Line Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607409606) | [DRIVE LOCATIONS PTY. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497682943) |

## What reviewers say

### V/Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App interface looks great
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Next five is useful (when working)
- 👍 Good app to have
- 👍 Countdown feature is loved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget unavailable/not working
- 🐛 Timetable not displayed
- 🐛 Next 5 not working
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Widget unavailable
- Timetable not displayed
- Next 5 not working
- App not working properly
- Next 5 not working for iphone 15

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle more than next five
- Modify day/date for travel
- Dynamic timetables
- Live tracking
- White and dark mode


### Drive Locations AU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-locations-au/id1497682944)

Discover unique Australian destinations with this travel guide. Search by category or map, save favorites, and track visited places. Get directions, use a decision-making spinner, and contribute new locations to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Search by category or map, Save favorite locations, Track visited places, Get driving directions, Decision-making spinner, Submit new locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Special Offer Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $21.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V/Line free?

V/Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drive Locations AU free?

Drive Locations AU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V/Line or Drive Locations AU?

V/Line is rated higher. V/Line averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Drive Locations AU averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do V/Line or Drive Locations AU have ads?

Neither V/Line nor Drive Locations AU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V/Line or Drive Locations AU?

V/Line ships an update every 6 months, and Drive Locations AU every 2 weeks. Most recently, V/Line was updated on September 21, 2026 and Drive Locations AU on September 23, 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.*