Comparison

Commuter Widgets vs OnTrack Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Commuter Widgets

Get real-time transit departure information at a glance for buses, trams, and metros. Organize your favorite stops into custom groups and access information via Home Screen widgets or Siri. Supports multiple transit agencies worldwide.

Highlights
  • Real-time departures for favorite stops
  • Customizable stop groups
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Support for multiple transit agencies
  • Clean and fast interface
Features
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Commuter gives you real-time transit departures at a glance. Whether you're catching the bus, tram, or metro, Commuter shows you exactly when the next ride is leaving — no digging through complicated apps. SUPPORTED CITIES • San Francisco (MUNI) • Milan (ATM) • Rome (ATAC) • New York (MTA) • Stockholm (SL) • And more Commuter is an independent app and is not an official app of any public transport agency. KEY FEATURES • Real-time departures for your favorite stops • Organize stops into custom groups • Home Screen widgets — standard and Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks • Works across multiple transit agencies worldwide • Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for daily commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

About

OnTrack Widgets

Get live train departure times directly on your iPhone with customizable widgets. Track your station at a glance with real-time data and choose from various display styles for a quick view of upcoming arrivals.

Highlights
  • Live train departure times
  • Customizable widgets
  • Real-time data updates
  • Multiple display styles (LED, split-flap)
  • Station tracking
  • Speed, accuracy, and simplicity
Features
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OnTrack brings live train departure times directly to your iPhone with beautiful, customizable widgets. Track your station at a glance using real-time data that updates throughout the day—no need to open the app. Choose from clean LED boards or retro split-flap displays, pick your station, and instantly see when the next trains are arriving. OnTrack is designed for speed, accuracy, and simplicity, making it the perfect companion for everyday commuters. Stay informed. Stay on schedule. Stay OnTrack.

Screenshots

Commuter Widgets4 screens
OnTrack Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OnTrack Widgets at 5.0 against Commuter Widgets's 4.3. OnTrack Widgets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Commuter Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Commuter Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. OnTrack Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OnTrack Widgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Commuter Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of OnTrack Widgets's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Commuter Widgets versus OnTrack Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommuter WidgetsOnTrack Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio DemariaJosiah MacDonald

Customer experience

Commuter Widgets

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

OnTrack Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions1
  • Commuter Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$9.99
None

OnTrack Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commuter Widgets free?
Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnTrack Widgets free?
OnTrack Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Commuter Widgets or OnTrack Widgets?
OnTrack Widgets is rated higher. Commuter Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OnTrack Widgets averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Commuter Widgets or OnTrack Widgets have ads?
Neither Commuter Widgets nor OnTrack Widgets shows ads.

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