Commuter Widgets vs Rodal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Rodal
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Rodal is an independent companion for commuter rail in Catalonia. Check live departures, plan A-to-B trips, follow line health, and keep favorite stations close on your phone, widgets, watch, and voice surfaces. Rodal starts with Rodalies de Catalunya and FGC open data. Live alerts and station names are shown from operator sources; alert text is not machine-translated. Rodal is not an official Renfe or FGC product and does not imply endorsement by either operator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rodal at none against Commuter Widgets's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Commuter Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Rodal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Commuter Widgets | Rodal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabrizio Demaria | Andrey Sapunov |
In-app purchases
Commuter Widgets
- Commuter Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro$9.99
Rodal
No in-app purchases








