Comparison

TrainTrack vs Next Train And Ferry

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

Head to head
About

TrainTrack

This app provides real-time train tracking and departure/arrival times for Amtrak travelers. It features live maps, quick access to nearby stations, and the ability to save favorite locations for a smoother journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time train tracking on map
  • Up-to-date departure and arrival times
  • Find nearby Amtrak stations
  • Save favorite stations
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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"WHERE'S MY TRAIN ?!?" is a question you'll never need to ask again with TrainTrack, the essential train tracking app for all Amtrak travelers. Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, TrainTrack keeps you updated with real-time information and helps you navigate your journey smoothly. • Real-Time Train Tracking: Always know where your train is. View the live location of your Amtrak train on a map and follow its route as it travels. • Up-to-Date Departure Times: Get the most current departure times for all Amtrak trains. No more guessing or checking outdated schedules. • Quick Access to Nearby Stations: Find the nearest Amtrak stations quickly and easily. Perfect for when you're on the go and need to locate the closest station. • Up-to-Date Arrival Times: Stay informed with the latest arrival times. Know exactly when your train will reach your destination. • Save Your Favorite Stations: Customize your experience by saving your favorite stations for quick access. Why Choose TrainTrack? • Ease of Use: Intuitive design and user-friendly interface make navigating the app a breeze. • Reliability: Dependable real-time updates ensure you're always in the know. • Convenience: All the information you need in one place, easily accessible from your iPhone or iPad. Important Information: • TrainTrack is not affiliated with Amtrak. • Data is based on updates provided by Amtrak and may be subject to delays or inaccuracies. Stay connected, stay informed, and travel with confidence. Take the guesswork out of your Amtrak travels and download TrainTrack today!

About

Next Train And Ferry

Features
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NextTrain Boston shows the next MBTA commuter rail trains and ferries from your station, offline, in one tap. Pick your line once. The stations of that line are listed in order, from South Station or North Station outward, so the one you need is a tap away. Open a station and you get the departure board: time, track when known, direction, and the final stop of every train. Tap a train to see every stop with its time. Set your commute and stop looking things up. Tell the app your home station and your work station; before your switch hour it shows trains from home, after it, trains back. The Home Screen widget does the same and updates as trains leave, so a glance tells you whether to hurry. Ferries are lines too: Charlestown, Hingham, Hingham/Hull, East Boston, Lynn, Winthrop, Quincy and Winthrop/Quincy, with their piers as stations. Everything works without a connection. The full timetable is inside the app, and the date and time controls let you check tomorrow morning or next Saturday. Also on Apple Watch: your stations, the board and every stop of a train on your wrist. Schedules come from the MBTA's public GTFS feed under the MassDOT developer license. NextTrain Boston is made by AnswerSolutions LLC and is not affiliated with the MBTA; check mbta.com for service alerts and track assignments.

Screenshots

TrainTrack4 screens
Next Train And Ferry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Next Train And Ferry at none against TrainTrack's shown. TrainTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

TrainTrack ships an update every 5 days, Next Train And Ferry every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrainTrack versus Next Train And Ferry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainTrackNext Train And Ferry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOwen HayesAnswerSolutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

TrainTrack

No in-app purchases

None

Next Train And Ferry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainTrack free?
TrainTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Train And Ferry free?
Next Train And Ferry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainTrack or Next Train And Ferry have ads?
TrainTrack shows ads; Next Train And Ferry does not.
Which is updated more often, TrainTrack or Next Train And Ferry?
TrainTrack ships an update every 5 days, and Next Train And Ferry every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrainTrack was updated on November 4, 2026 and Next Train And Ferry on November 10, 2026.

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