Comparison

Transit.Tracker vs TrainTrack

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 puts public transit schedules, nearby departures, route stops, and trip plans on your device. Download the schedules for the cities you ride in, and Transit Tracker stores them on your iPhone. Once a city is downloaded, nearby stops, scheduled departures, route and stop search, and trip planning all work from the data on your device. Real-time predictions are added when the transit agency publishes them and you are online. Use Transit Tracker to: - Download the transit schedules you need from the Downloads screen, and update or delete them at any time - Download more than one city and see stops near you across all of them in one view - Find nearby bus, subway, light rail, commuter rail, ferry, and other transit stops - View scheduled departures, with real-time estimates where the agency provides them - Search routes and stops and see a route's stops and path on the map - Plan trips with the built-in trip planner, then tap any stop to see its departures - Save stops, and save trip plans exactly as they were planned - Use Apple Watch and widget support where available - Choose light, dark, or custom app themes Schedules come from the transit agencies and are stored on your device. Each download is a one-time transfer of the agency's published schedule; Wi-Fi is recommended for larger cities. Schedule data is replaced when you update a city, and the app tells you when a downloaded schedule is about to end. Coverage and feature availability vary by region. Schedules, routes, and real-time predictions depend on the data each transit agency publishes. Optional in-app purchases remove ads. You can also watch a short video to remove ads for an hour.

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!

Screenshots

Transit.Tracker4 screens
TrainTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Transit.Tracker and TrainTrack both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of TrainTrack's written reviews are positive against 20% of Transit.Tracker's. TrainTrack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Transit.Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 12). On price, rating, 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. Transit.Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrainTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Transit.Tracker against 4.6 for TrainTrack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Transit.Tracker's written reviews are positive against 86% of TrainTrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit.Tracker ships an update monthly, TrainTrack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Transit.Tracker versus TrainTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit.TrackerTrainTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaging CodersOwen Hayes

Customer experience

Transit.Tracker

All ratings3,376 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative72.2%

TrainTrack

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

TrainTrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transit.Tracker

One-time1
  • Ad Free$4.99
None

TrainTrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainTrack free?
TrainTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or TrainTrack?
TrainTrack is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while TrainTrack averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Transit.Tracker or TrainTrack have ads?
Both Transit.Tracker and TrainTrack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Transit.Tracker or TrainTrack?
Transit.Tracker ships an update monthly, and TrainTrack every 5 days. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and TrainTrack on October 27, 2026.

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