DC Metro vs DC Metro Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DC Metro
This app provides real-time arrival information and service alerts for the DC Metro bus and rail system. It features an interactive map, saved favorite stations, and widgets for quick access to transit updates.
- Real-time bus and rail arrival information
- Live service alerts
- Station information and entrance locations
- Save favorite stations and routes
- Interactive map of nearby transit
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
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DC Metro • Rail & Bus Tracker is your go to app for navigating the DC Metro System. Open the app to get next arrival information of your favorite stations, see real-time service alerts, and find nearby transit information. • Real-time arrival information for WMATA bus and rail stations that updates automatically. • Bus and Rail station information that includes lines served, entrance locations, and station alerts • Live service alerts for bus and rail routes. • Save favorite stations and routes to Home Screen. • Interactive map that shows nearby bus and rail options. • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for service alerts. Subscribe to DC Metro Plus to get extra features • See scheduled departures for rail stations • View live train positions in the map • Change the app theme • Before subscribing, please take look at the terms of service and the privacy policy • Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://samueljohnson.dev/dc-metro-privacy-policy
DC Metro Tracker
Get real-time departure times for Washington, DC's Metrorail system. Save favorite stations and lines, view nearby stations, and access an interactive map for seamless travel. Stay informed with service alerts and station details.
- Live train departure times
- Favorite stations and lines
- Nearby station suggestions
- Service alerts by line
- Interactive Metrorail map
- Station details and amenities
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DC Metro Departures helps you check Washington, DC Metrorail information quickly, whether you are commuting every day or just trying to catch the next train. See live departure times, save your favorite station and line combinations, browse nearby stations, check service alerts, and use the interactive rail map to move around the system with less friction. Features: - Live train departure times - Favorite stations and lines for quick access - Nearby station suggestions using your location - Service alerts by line - Station details, addresses, amenities, and connections - Interactive Metrorail map - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Multiple departure display styles DC Metro Departures is built for fast checks when you are already on the move: open the app, see what is coming, and get on with your trip. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DC Metro Tracker at 100% against DC Metro's 0%. DC Metro Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DC Metro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and DC Metro Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DC Metro ships an update every 2 months, DC Metro Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DC Metro | DC Metro Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Johnson | Daniel Tome |
Customer experience
DC Metro
DC Metro Tracker
In-app purchases
DC Metro
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
DC Metro Tracker
- DC Metro Tracker Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- DC Metro Tracker Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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