Metro Now vs Live PID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metro Now
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Simple app for Prague public transport. Instantly view upcoming departures from the nearest stop—simple, fast, and distraction-free.
Live PID
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The app displays live vehicle positions and all stops of the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) network directly on the map. You can add stops, lines, or individual vehicles to favorites for quick access. Using the location button, you can follow your own position or track a specific vehicle in real time. The map supports multiple layers and offers additional options such as traffic density and 3D buildings. Filter The app includes advanced filters that allow you to: • filter stops by type • filter vehicles by type • show only vehicles with air conditioning • show only wheelchair-accessible vehicles • show only vehicles currently in service • favorite stops and vehicles are always displayed on the map regardless of the active filters. Stop detail Each stop has a detailed view showing: • exact positions of individual platforms • metro entrance locations (for metro stations) • below the map, you’ll find a departure board that can be filtered by platform. Vehicle detail The vehicle detail screen includes: • a map with the exact route and all stops of the line • a detailed timetable with optional real-time updates • a timeline showing the current vehicle position • vehicle details and a photo (if available) • for trains: coach composition (if available) • for trains: display of passing points where the train does not stop Search All stops and vehicles can be searched from a dedicated search screen. The search supports: • stop and line names • vehicle registration numbers • train numbers • vehicle run (circulations) Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metro Now at none against Live PID's 2. Metro Now also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Live PID's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 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 PID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Metro Now asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metro Now ships an update every 4 days, Live PID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metro Now | Live PID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KRYSTOF KRATKY | Appline s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Metro Now
No in-app purchases
Live PID
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$19.901 Year







