Comparison

TfL Platforms vs AnyTransport

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

Head to head
About

TfL Platforms

Features
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TfL Platforms shows live arrivals at Tube, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground platforms and at London bus stops. Save the platforms and stops you use, and open one to see its board of the next trains or buses. It has no ads and needs no account. Trams and National Rail are not covered. Free for everyone: • Trains and buses: see live arrivals at any Tube, DLR, Elizabeth line or London Overground platform, and for any route at any London bus stop. • Maps to find stations and stops: pick a station or a bus stop from a map of the ones around you. • Shared platforms: where lines share a platform, the board lists every line's trains. • Scheduled buses: after the live buses, the board lists the next ones from the timetable. • Line status: the board shows the service status of the lines at your platform. • Open nearest platform: if you switch this on, opening the app near a saved platform or stop shows its board. With TfL Platforms Plus: • Widgets: Home Screen widgets show a saved platform's or stop's arrivals. • Live Activities: the next trains or buses appear on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Live line map: see every train on a Tube line and spot gaps in the service. • Live bus map: see the next buses on their way to your stop. TfL Platforms Plus is a monthly or yearly subscription. New subscribers get a two-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, or at purchase if you have had the trial before. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. If you got TfL Platforms while it was a paid app, you have Plus for life at no cost. You do not need to do anything. TfL Platforms uses Transport for London's open data. It is not an official TfL product, and TfL does not endorse it. Arrival times are TfL's live predictions: they change as trains and buses move, and are not guaranteed. Train and bus positions on the maps are estimates. Location is optional. The app uses it to centre the maps and find your nearest saved platform. It never sends your location anywhere. Privacy policy: https://tflplatforms.co.uk/#privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AnyTransport

This app provides live departure information, journey planning, and transport discovery for UK public transport. Track buses and trains in real-time, explore routes, and log your travel history. Ideal for daily commuters and transport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Live departures and disruptions
  • Journey planning across multiple modes
  • Live transport maps
  • Detailed service information
  • Personal journey log
  • Favorite stations and services
  • Home screen widgets and alerts
  • Share transport sightings
Features
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AnyTransport brings live departures, journey planning and transport discovery together in one app. Check your commute, follow your next bus or explore the network - with tools for everyday passengers and transport enthusiasts alike. LIVE DEPARTURES & DISRUPTIONS: Check live train and bus departures, plus Underground, tram and local transport services. See platforms, calling points, delays and reported disruptions. Coverage includes Translink in Northern Ireland and Irish Rail. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY: Find journeys across rail, bus and tram from a single search. Explore routes, check connections and open individual services for more detail. EXPLORE LIVE MAPS: See where trains and buses are running. Explore nearby stops, follow vehicles and switch to satellite imagery for a different view of the network. GET TO KNOW YOUR SERVICE: Look beyond the departure board. Browse routes, timetables, operators and vehicle information. Explore bus journey history, train formations, named trains and special liveries. KEEP A JOURNEY LOG: Record your travels and build a personal journey history. Explore your routes on a map and discover your travel statistics as your log grows. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES: Keep stations, stops, vehicles and services close at hand. Your favourites sync with your account, so they’re available in the app and on the AnyTransport website. WIDGETS & DEPARTURE ALERTS: Bring departures to your Home Screen with widgets. Set up station departure alerts and follow your train’s progress while you travel. SHARE YOUR SIGHTINGS: Spotted something worth sharing? Post sightings and photos, discover what others have seen and build your transport profile. From the daily commute to a day spent exploring, make more of every journey with AnyTransport. EULA: https://anytransport.co.uk/legal/eula

Screenshots

TfL Platforms4 screens
AnyTransport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TfL Platforms at every 2 days against AnyTransport's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TfL Platforms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AnyTransport sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TfL Platforms ships an update every 2 days, AnyTransport every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TfL Platforms versus AnyTransport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTfL PlatformsAnyTransport
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperConstantinos NeophytouAnyTransport UK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TfL Platforms

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

AnyTransport

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.001 Year

Questions

Is TfL Platforms free?
TfL Platforms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyTransport free?
AnyTransport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TfL Platforms or AnyTransport have ads?
Neither TfL Platforms nor AnyTransport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TfL Platforms or AnyTransport?
TfL Platforms ships an update every 2 days, and AnyTransport every 5 days. Most recently, TfL Platforms was updated on October 30, 2026 and AnyTransport on October 31, 2026.

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