# EL Tracker vs Arrive Chicago Transit

EL Tracker and Arrive Chicago Transit both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of EL Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Arrive Chicago Transit's. EL Tracker also leads on ratings volume (83 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EL Tracker against 5.0 for Arrive Chicago Transit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EL Tracker has 83 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of EL Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Arrive Chicago Transit's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL Tracker | Arrive Chicago Transit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-tracker/id6499103522/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrive-chicago-transit/id6757890475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davit Khachatryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742442257) | [yashesh bharti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257240036) |

## What reviewers say

### EL Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-tracker/id6499103522)

This free Chicago transit app provides real-time departure information with customizable widgets and smart delay calculations. It offers tailored alerts, Siri integration, and accessibility features for low-vision users and multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Customizable departure widgets, SmartWalk delay calculation, Siri support, Low-vision accessibility, Multiple language support, Tailored push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Reliable and intuitive app
- 🖼️ Gorgeous and customizable UI
- 🔍 Detailed CTA information and train arrival times
- 🔌 Convenient widget feature with nearby station and arrival updates
- 🗺️ Helpful map view

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Widget sometimes doesn't update automatically
- 🔍 Widget doesn't open directly to the displayed station


### Arrive Chicago Transit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrive-chicago-transit/id6757890475)

This app provides real-time tracking for all Chicago public transit, including CTA trains and buses, and Metra commuter rail. It features a unique virtual pigeon companion, safety alerts, carbon impact tracking, and a trip planner. Explore historic spots and get crowd predictions for events.

**Highlights:** Real-time CTA and Metra tracking, Virtual pigeon companion with customization, Community safety alerts, Carbon and CO2 impact tracker, Multi-step trip planner, Historic Chicago spot exploration, Crowd prediction engine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL Tracker free?

EL Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arrive Chicago Transit free?

Arrive Chicago Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EL Tracker or Arrive Chicago Transit?

Arrive Chicago Transit is rated higher. EL Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Arrive Chicago Transit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EL Tracker or Arrive Chicago Transit have ads?

Neither EL Tracker nor Arrive Chicago Transit shows ads.

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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.*