Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus vs Baixem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus
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Know when your metro, train, tram or bus is really coming. Transporta'm shows live departures across Barcelona and Catalonia, with the minutes of delay and the platform for every train, and the estimated position of each vehicle on a live map. Whether you live here or you're in town for a few days, it answers the questions that matter on the platform: is my train late, where is it now and is my line running today? WHAT YOU GET • Next departures with live times for Rodalies, FGC, the Barcelona metro, TRAM and buses • Minutes of delay and platform for each train • Your train, metro, tram or bus on a live map • Service status and alerts by line, so strikes and incidents don't catch you out • Stop search by name or stop code, with your favourite stops one tap away • Share a journey with a link that opens without the app • Occupancy, accessibility and vehicle type when the source provides them • Shared bikes: Bicing, AMBici and Ganxeta (Reus), with mechanical and electric bikes and free docks • Free spaces at Bicibox bike parking • Offline data for when your signal drops LINES AND DESTINATIONS Barcelona metro L1 to L11 and the Montjuïc funicular. Rodalies R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, R7, R8, R11, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, RT1, RT2, RG1, RL3 and RL4. FGC S1, S2, S3, S4, S8, S9, L6, L7, L8, L12, R5, R6, R50, R60, RL1 and RL2, the Vallvidrera funicular and the Montserrat rack railway. TRAM T1 to T6. TMB and AMB buses. They cover Catalonia, not just Barcelona: use them to reach El Prat airport, Sitges, Girona, Figueres, Tarragona, Reus, Lleida, Montserrat, Vic, Manresa, Igualada, Mataró, Sabadell, Terrassa, Sant Cugat, Granollers and Castelldefels. FREE, OR GO PRO Transporta'm is free to use, with ads. Pro removes the ads, follows your journey on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and alerts you when your train, tram or bus leaves its first stop and when it reaches yours. Transporta'm doesn't sell tickets or plan routes, and it doesn't cover long-distance or high-speed trains, airport express buses or intercity coaches. Transporta'm is an independent app: it does not represent or belong to any public authority or transport operator. Its information comes from the open data of Renfe, TMB, FGC, TRAM, AMB and other operators. Data sources and licences: https://transportam.cat/en/data-sources Terms and Conditions of Use: https://transportam.cat/terms Licence Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Baixem
Optimize your public transport journeys by finding the best boarding position on metro, FGC, or tram lines. Arrive closer to exits, transfers, or elevators, reducing walking and crowds for faster travel.
- Optimize boarding position
- Find nearest exits and transfers
- Reduce walking and crowds
- Faster journey planning
- Supports Barcelona Metro, FGC, Tram
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Find the best place to board the metro, FGC or tram so you end up right next to the exit, transfer, or elevator when you arrive. Travel more calmly and get there faster. Baixem helps you optimize your journeys in Barcelona: less walking and fewer crowds, but faster transfers and exits. Choose the line, direction, and destination, and the app will tell you which carriage and door to position yourself at for the best possible arrival. AVAILABLE LINES IN BARCELONA: Metro (TMB): L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L9S, L9N, L10N, L10S, L11 FGC: L6, L7, L8, L12 Tram (TRAM): T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 *Some features will be available later or via in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus at none against Baixem's 6. Baixem's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Baixem sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus ships an update every 2 months, Baixem every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus | Baixem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | David Cortes Toledano | Mark Bartos |
In-app purchases
Transporta'm | Train Metro Bus
No in-app purchases
Baixem
- Baixem Pro$1.991 Month
- Baixem Pro$2.991 Month
- Baixem Pro$8.991 Year
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- Baixem Pro$12.991 Year
- Baixem Pro$17.99
- Baixem Pro$24.99



