Comparison

Seattle Transit vs CatchLink

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

Head to head
About

Seattle Transit

This app provides real-time transit information for the Seattle and Puget Sound area. Track buses, trains, and ferries live, plan trips with step-by-step directions, and receive alerts for delays and detours. It's designed to make commuting easier for Seattle residents.

Highlights
  • Live bus, train, and ferry tracking
  • Real-time arrival and departure times
  • Trip planner with step-by-step directions
  • Stop and schedule alerts
  • Get Off Alerts for your stop
  • Offline route maps
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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Seattle Transit — Your Smarter Way Around Seattle Get real-time bus, light rail, and ferry updates across the Puget Sound — all in one simple, reliable app designed for Seattle commuters. “Seattle Transit makes getting around so much easier. Live arrivals are always accurate, and I love being able to see when my bus or train is actually coming.” Why Seattle riders love Seattle Transit: • Live King County Metro and Sound Transit tracking • Stop and schedule alerts • Trip planner with step-by-step directions • Live and offline route maps • One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys • Customizable widgets for quick access Never miss your stop again — with Get Off Alerts, Seattle Transit tells you exactly when to hop off. Track your bus, train, or ferry on the map in real time, see how crowded it is before boarding, and get instant alerts about delays, detours, and service changes. Whether you’re commuting to downtown Seattle, catching Link Light Rail to the airport, or taking a ferry across the Sound, Seattle Transit keeps you connected wherever you go. Coverage Includes: • King County Metro Buses • Sound Transit Express Buses and Link Light Rail • Sounder Commuter Rail • Community Transit and Everett Transit • Pierce Transit and Intercity Transit • Seattle Streetcar (South Lake Union & First Hill Lines) • Washington State Ferries • Real-time service alerts and detour updates Plan trips, check live arrivals, and save your favourite stops — all in one simple app built just for the Seattle area. -------- What is Seattle Transit? Seattle Transit is a real-time public transport app for the Seattle and Puget Sound region. It provides live bus, train, and ferry tracking, trip planning, and service alerts. Does it work with King County Metro? Yes — Seattle Transit supports all King County Metro routes with real-time arrivals and live tracking. Does it include Link Light Rail and Sound Transit? Absolutely. You can view live Link Light Rail trains and Sound Transit Express buses, as well as Sounder Commuter Rail schedules. Can I check ferry schedules? Yes. Seattle Transit includes Washington State Ferries with live times and alerts for delays or cancellations. Does it show service alerts and detours? Yes — you’ll get real-time notifications about route changes, construction, and other disruptions across all major agencies. Can I use Seattle Transit offline? Yes — offline maps and saved timetables let you plan trips even without mobile data. Will it remind me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to let you know just before your stop, so you never miss it. Is Seattle Transit 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 Seattle Transit — your all-in-one app for buses, trains, ferries, and more. Download now and get live times, trip planning, and real-time alerts for the entire Seattle area. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CatchLink

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CatchLink turns your Lock Screen into a Sound Transit departure board so you stop refreshing transit apps and start walking on time. Tell CatchLink your morning and afternoon commute — your home and work stations, the time you would like to leave, how long it takes to walk to the platform, and how much buffer you want at the station. CatchLink pulls live arrival predictions from the OneBusAway / Sound Transit feed and recommends the next Link train you can actually catch. Designed for the Seattle 1 Line and 2 Line, the app supports every Link light rail station from Lynnwood City Center down to Angle Lake, with first-class support for the East Link extension between Redmond Technology and South Bellevue. KEY FEATURES • Lock Screen widgets in rectangular, circular, and inline sizes — pick the one that fits your wallpaper • Live Activity that pins the next departure to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during your commute window • Morning and afternoon profiles with independent stations, leave times, walking times, and station buffers • Auto-selects the active profile based on time of day so the widget is always relevant • Optional "leave now" notification if you miss the walk-out moment • Bundled offline fixtures, so the dashboard, widgets, and Live Activity always have something to show • No account, no sign-up, no tracking CatchLink uses publicly available OneBusAway transit data and is not affiliated with Sound Transit or OneBusAway. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Live Activity support requires a device with the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen widgets enabled

Screenshots

Seattle Transit4 screens
CatchLink1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatchLink at none against Seattle Transit's 17. CatchLink also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Seattle Transit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Seattle Transit sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CatchLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seattle Transit versus CatchLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeattle TransitCatchLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (823 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings823 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAdamton Apps ltdYudel Martinez

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Seattle Transit

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Seattle+ Annual$4.991 Year
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  • Seattle+ Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Seattle+ Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Secret Discount$7.991 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual$8.991 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual7 Days trial$9.001 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual$12.991 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual$17.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$29.001 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • Seattle+ Annual7 Days trial$39.001 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$8.99
  • Lifetime Pass - Sale$22.99
  • Lifetime Pass$89.00
None

CatchLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seattle Transit free?
Seattle Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatchLink free?
CatchLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Seattle Transit or CatchLink have ads?
Neither Seattle Transit nor CatchLink shows ads.

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