Translink vs Con
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Translink
Plan your public transport journeys across Queensland with real-time updates and personalized travel preferences. Navigate your trips with live directions and save your favorite routes for easy access.
- Real-time journey planning
- Travel alerts
- Live navigation
- Save and share trips
- Customizable travel preferences
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The Translink app is the official Queensland Government app for public transport journey planning. The new app provides increased personalisation and flexibility to customise your travel preferences including: • Real time journey planning and travel alerts • Live navigation • Ability to save and share trips For more information or Translink app privacy and conditions, visit translink.com.au/translinkapp
Con
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The Con-X-ion Go app makes travel easier for customers by providing a seamless experience for booking and managing airport and private transfers. Whether you're heading to or from the airport, the app allows you to: - Book transfers quickly and securely. - View and manage all your upcoming and past bookings. - Track your vehicle’s estimated time of arrival in real time. - Receive timely notifications about your trip, including pick-up updates and reminders. - Enjoy peace of mind knowing your ride is just a tap away. Travel smarter with Con-X-ion.
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Verdict
Translink and Con are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Translink ships an update every 2 months, Con every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Translink | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Department of Transport and Main Roads | CXN Transport Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Translink
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and errors
- Laggy and slow performance
- Incorrect route recommendations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to search and view specific bus/train routes
- Option to save favorite stops and routes
- Integration with Go Card for seamless ticketing
- Widgets and Apple Watch app support
- Customizable trip planning and saved trips
Con
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Translink
No in-app purchases
Con
No in-app purchases
