Comparison

WGTN Trains vs NZFFWS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WGTN Trains

Access real-time passenger train schedules for Wellington, New Zealand. View times for the current day, next day, or weekend, with options for favorite lines and fare information. The app works offline and is ad-free.

Highlights
  • Wellington train timetables
  • Offline access
  • Ad-free experience
  • Fare information
  • Favorite lines
  • Swipe between lines
Features
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WGTN Trains shows the passenger train timetable data for Welllington, New Zealand. The application has a simple and easy-to-use interface that display train times at the touch of a button. WGTN Trains includes timetable information for the following train lines: - Johnsonville - Hutt Valley - Melling - Kapiti - Wairarapa You can display train times for the current day, the following day and the weekend. WGTN Trains has an option to see the "Next three available Trains inc Train Fare" , in which not only does it display the next three available trains but also includes the single adult and child train fares, this option is useful for people who are on the go, once you have opened an train line, you can quickly switch between train lines by swiping left or right on the touch screen. You can also select a specific date, to view train times for that day. For even quicker access to train times, you can open up the favourites menu, and select your train line with your favourite saved option. The train timetable data is bundled within the application. Internet access is not required and no annoying advertisements will be displayed. The train timetable information has been obtained from the official train timetables published by Metlink, New Zealand. This app is the sole work of the developer, and is not affiliated with Metlink. WGTN Trains website http://wgtntrainsapp.tumblr.com For Support/general enquires, I can be emailed on wgtntrains@gmail.com

About

NZFFWS

Book holiday homes and access member discounts. Requires registration with the New Zealand Firefighters' Welfare Society. Explore available dates and secure your stay.

Highlights
  • Book holiday homes
  • Check availability
  • Access member discounts
  • Registered member access
Features
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Welcome to New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society's app. With this app you can check availability and book the welfare's holiday homes, access member discounts and more. To access the holiday homes you must be a registered member of the New Zealand Firefighters' Welfare Society.

Screenshots

WGTN Trains2 screens
NZFFWS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WGTN Trains at 75% against NZFFWS's 0%. WGTN Trains also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WGTN Trains ships an update every 3 months, NZFFWS every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WGTN Trains versus NZFFWS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWGTN TrainsNZFFWS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradley SteadInfosoft Limited

Customer experience

WGTN Trains

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative6.3%

NZFFWS

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

WGTN Trains

No in-app purchases

None

NZFFWS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WGTN Trains free?
WGTN Trains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZFFWS free?
NZFFWS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WGTN Trains or NZFFWS have ads?
Neither WGTN Trains nor NZFFWS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WGTN Trains or NZFFWS?
WGTN Trains ships an update every 3 months, and NZFFWS every 9 months. Most recently, WGTN Trains was updated on November 1, 2026 and NZFFWS on November 1, 2026.

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