Comparison

Transit.Tracker vs Tri

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

Head to head
About

Transit.Tracker

Plan your journeys and track public transit in real-time. Find nearby stations, view departure times, and get turn-by-turn navigation. Supports numerous transit agencies across multiple metro areas.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Scheduled departure times
  • Nearest station finder
  • Built-in trip planner
  • Multi-metro area support
  • Today Widget and Watch App integration
Features
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Transit Tracker helps riders check public transit schedules, nearby departures, route stops, and trip options across supported transit systems. Choose your metro area, find nearby stops, search routes and stops, and view upcoming departures without digging through agency websites. Transit Tracker combines scheduled service data with real-time predictions where supported by the local transit provider. Use Transit Tracker to: - Find nearby bus, rail, subway, light rail, commuter rail, ferry, and other transit stops where available - View scheduled departures for the day - See real-time departure estimates where supported - Search route and stop information - Plan trips in supported regions - Save frequently used stops and trip plans - Use Apple Watch and widget support where available - Choose light, dark, or custom app themes Transit Tracker is built for daily commuters, occasional riders, visitors, and anyone who needs quick access to public transportation schedules and departure times. Coverage and feature availability vary by region. Schedule data, routes, trip planning, and real-time predictions depend on the data provided by each supported transit agency. Optional in-app purchases may be available for ad removal and trip-planning tokens.

About

Tri

Track your bus in real-time directly from your phone or tablet. Get instant updates on your bus's location and status to plan your journey perfectly and avoid waiting in bad weather.

Highlights
  • Live bus location tracking
  • Route list view
  • Map view
  • Real-time status updates
Features
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Tri-State Transit Authority – Powered By ATTI Application allows you to stay connected directly to your bus through your phone or tablet. This mobile application offers you instant insight into the location and status of your bus in the palm of your hand! Quickly view the location of your bus, stay out of inclement weather and time your ride just perfectly. Features Include: - Route List View - Map View - Live Bus Location Stop wasting time waiting at the bus stop and download today! This application was developed by Advanced Tracking Technologies. www.advantrack.com.

Screenshots

Transit.Tracker4 screens
Tri3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transit.Tracker at 4.5 against Tri's 2.7. Transit.Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). Tri's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transit.Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Transit.Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Tri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Transit.Tracker versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit.TrackerTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaging CodersAdvanced Tracking Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Transit.Tracker

All ratings3,139 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative73.4%

Tri

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Transit.Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Incorrect route and schedule data
  • Issues with restoring paid upgrades
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve real-time bus/train tracking
  • Expand coverage to more cities
  • Add more customization options
  • Fix bugs and crashes

Tri

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Transit.Tracker

One-time6
  • Transfer Ticket$0.99
  • 40 Tokens$0.99
  • 100 Tokens$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 180 Tokens$2.99
  • Ad Free$3.99
  • 400 Tokens$4.99
None

Tri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or Tri?
Transit.Tracker is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Tri averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Transit.Tracker or Tri have ads?
Transit.Tracker shows ads; Tri does not.
Which is updated more often, Transit.Tracker or Tri?
Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Tri every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tri on October 5, 2026.

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