Comparison

Metro Now vs Live PID

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

Head to head
About

Metro Now

Features
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Simple app for Prague public transport. Instantly view upcoming departures from the nearest stop—simple, fast, and distraction-free.

About

Live PID

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Live PID4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Metro Now versus Live PID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro NowLive PID
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRYSTOF KRATKYAppline s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Metro Now

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Live PID

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.901 Year

Questions

Is Metro Now free?
Metro Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live PID free?
Live PID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metro Now or Live PID have ads?
Neither Metro Now nor Live PID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metro Now or Live PID?
Metro Now ships an update every 4 days, and Live PID every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metro Now was updated on October 9, 2026 and Live PID on October 18, 2026.

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