Comparison

Transit.Tracker vs TrainsFYI

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

TrainsFYI

Explore active trains worldwide on a real-time map. Follow individual train journeys, see routes and stops, and browse by transit network. Coverage is expanding to more countries and rail systems.

Highlights
  • Live train position updates
  • Follow individual train journeys
  • View routes and stops
  • Browse by transit network
  • Worldwide coverage
Features
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Track passenger trains across the globe, and see where your train is right now. TrainsFYI is your real-time map and tracker for passenger rail. Whether you are a transit fan, traveler, or just curious, you can explore active trains and follow their journeys. Whether you are checking your Amtrak route, following the New York MTA Subway, tracking BART across the Bay Area, or just exploring rail activity worldwide, TrainsFYI makes it fun and easy to see where the trains are right now. FEATURES: • Interactive Map — Watch train positions update live across the world. • Follow Individual Trains — See routes, stops, and estimated arrival times. • Browse by Network — Explore 140+ supported transit agencies. • Zoom Anywhere — From your local station to cross-country journeys. SUPPORTED US NETWORKS: Amtrak, MTA New York City Subway, BART, Caltrain, Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, NJ Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metrolink, LA Metro, Sound Transit, TriMet, SEPTA, SunRail, Brightline, RTD Light Rail, Valley Metro Rail, San Diego MTS, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Tri-Rail, ACE, MetroLink, ION Light Rail, South Shore Line, Metro Transit, KCATA, EMBARK, VTA Light Rail, San Francisco Muni, Virginia Railway Express, MARC, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, MARTA, Maryland Metro, and more. SUPPORTED CANADIAN NETWORKS: VIA Rail, GO Transit, Toronto Transit Commission, TransLink SkyTrain, STM (Société de transport de Montréal), Réseau Express Métropolitain, Exo, OC Transpo, UP Express, Edmonton Transit Service, Calgary Transit CTrain, and more. MORE NETWORKS WORLDWIDE: ScotRail, LNER, Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Eurostar, SNCF, DB Fernverkehr, S-Bahn Berlin, S-Bahn München, SL, SJ, Renfe, Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro, Yarra Trams, Auckland Transport, Indian Railways, and more. COUNTRIES COVERED: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, Spain, Argentina, India, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and more. COMING SOON: We are expanding coverage to more countries and networks, including major rail systems in Europe and Asia. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Transit.Tracker4 screens
TrainsFYI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Transit.Tracker and TrainsFYI both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of TrainsFYI's written reviews are positive against 20% of Transit.Tracker's. TrainsFYI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). Transit.Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 68). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and TrainsFYI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 TrainsFYI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit.Tracker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 68, 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 62% of TrainsFYI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, TrainsFYI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Transit.Tracker versus TrainsFYI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit.TrackerTrainsFYI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings)4.6 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better68
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#175 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaging CodersRadical Sloth

Customer experience

Transit.Tracker

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

TrainsFYI

All ratings68 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

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

TrainsFYI

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
2 purchases

TrainsFYI

Subscriptions2
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TrainsFYI Pro - Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainsFYI free?
TrainsFYI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transit.Tracker or TrainsFYI?
TrainsFYI is rated higher. Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while TrainsFYI averages 4.6 from 68 ratings.
Do Transit.Tracker or TrainsFYI have ads?
Transit.Tracker shows ads; TrainsFYI does not.
Which is updated more often, Transit.Tracker or TrainsFYI?
Transit.Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and TrainsFYI every 5 weeks. Most recently, Transit.Tracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and TrainsFYI on September 22, 2026.

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