# Transit.Tracker vs TrainTrack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrainTrack at 86% against Transit.Tracker's 20%. TrainTrack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Transit.Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. TrainTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrainTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, 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 86% of TrainTrack's.

Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, TrainTrack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit.Tracker | TrainTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traintrack-train-tracker/id6503912524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 77 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) | [Owen Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707770857) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit.Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transfer Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for trip planning
- 💡 Useful for commuters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate route and schedule information
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Mandatory ads and paid features
- 🕰️ Unreliable real-time tracking

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TrainTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traintrack-train-tracker/id6503912524)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 5.0 from 10 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 every 2 months, and TrainTrack every 5 days. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and TrainTrack on August 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*