# V/Line vs NextThere

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextThere at 72% against V/Line's 8%. NextThere also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 1). V/Line's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 72 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 72% of NextThere'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, NextThere every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | V/Line | NextThere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890/reviews)** | [4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V/Line Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607409606) | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) |

## 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


### NextThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074)

Get real-time public transport departure information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams. Track your journey live, receive disruption alerts, and access live service load data. Offers optional premium features like walking directions and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure information, Live trip tracking, Disruption and service change alerts, Live train and bus load data, Save favorite stations and routes, Walking directions and boarding notifications (Pro), Home/Lock Screen widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextThere Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NextThere Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NextThere Pro - Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Helpful and easy-to-use interface
- 🚌 Great for planning public transport trips
- ⭐️ Reliable and informative app
- 💻 Useful desktop and mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disappearing saved stops
- Incorrect route information
- Live tracking not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for timetable access
- Journey planning across multiple modes
- Integration with mobile wallets/cards
- More detailed map and station information
- Customizable alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V/Line free?

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

### Is NextThere free?

NextThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V/Line or NextThere?

V/Line is rated higher. V/Line averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NextThere averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.

### Do V/Line or NextThere have ads?

Neither V/Line nor NextThere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V/Line or NextThere?

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