Live CTA Map vs Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live CTA Map
See real-time locations of buses and trains on a live map. Avoid delays and ghost vehicles by tracking exact positions. Covers all CTA bus routes and 'L' train lines without requiring an account.
- Real-time bus and train tracking
- Visual route tracking
- Instant delay and bunching detection
- Full CTA system coverage
- No account required
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Verify bus and train locations instantly. Schedules are just estimates. A live map is the truth. Watch CTA buses and L trains move in real-time. View precise vehicle positions directly on the map rather than relying on static lists or ghost buses. Confirm the ride is actually approaching before walking to the stop. Eliminate the stress of delays and "ghost trains" by seeing exactly what is happening on the tracks and streets. FEATURES: • VISUAL TRACKING: Watch the bus or train icon move along the route. • INSTANT CLARITY: Spot delays, bunching, and stalled vehicles immediately. • FULL SYSTEM: Covers all CTA Bus routes and 'L' Train lines (Red, Blue, Brown, Green, etc). • PRIVACY FIRST: No account creation required. Stop guessing. Download now to see the map. Privacy Policy: https://sozzled.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://sozzled.app/terms.html
Train
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A simple application for following trains live, see their speed and which stations they have stopped at and which they are stopping at next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train at none against Live CTA Map's 3. Train also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Live CTA Map's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Live CTA Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Train asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live CTA Map ships an update fortnightly, Train weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live CTA Map | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sozzled LLC | Tom Magnus Tobiasson |
In-app purchases
Live CTA Map
- Individual Monthly$0.991 Month
- Individual Annual$2.991 Year
- Family Annual$4.991 Year
Train
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Live CTA Map free?
Is Train free?
Do Live CTA Map or Train have ads?
Which is updated more often, Live CTA Map or Train?
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