# TrackRat vs Headway

The clearest difference is rating: TrackRat at 5.0 against Headway's 4.5. TrackRat also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). Headway's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrackRat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Headway sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TrackRat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TrackRat ships an update fortnightly, Headway every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrackRat | Headway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackrat/id6746423610/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headway-live-train-tracker/id6781694344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816820375) | [Nick Faughey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781694346) |

## What reviewers say

### TrackRat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackrat/id6746423610)

Get real-time transit information for multiple rail and subway systems. Features live tracking, smart predictions for delays and platform assignments, and customizable alerts. Analyze route performance and view network conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure and arrival times, Stop-by-stop journey view, Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Smart predictions for track/platform assignments, Push notifications for delays and cancellations, Route analytics and historical performance

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrackRat Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TrackRat Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Headway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headway-live-train-tracker/id6781694344)

Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live train positions on map, Real-time delay status, Detailed train route information, Station departure boards, Bookmark trains and stations, Filter and sort by route/line, Dark Mode and Dynamic Type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headway Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Headway Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrackRat free?

TrackRat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Headway free?

Headway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrackRat or Headway?

TrackRat is rated higher. TrackRat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Headway averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do TrackRat or Headway have ads?

Neither TrackRat nor Headway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrackRat or Headway?

TrackRat ships an update fortnightly, and Headway every 2 weeks. Most recently, TrackRat was updated on September 30, 2026 and Headway on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*