# OnTrack Widgets vs MetroPal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnTrack Widgets at none against MetroPal's 2. MetroPal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MetroPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OnTrack Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnTrack Widgets against 5.0 for MetroPal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnTrack Widgets | MetroPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontrack-widgets/id6755796423/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metropal/id6780077108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josiah MacDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497468999) | [ANGELIQUE IMANI,SARA PHILLIPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780077110) |

## What reviewers say

### OnTrack Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontrack-widgets/id6755796423)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MetroPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metropal/id6780077108)

Get live transit departure times directly on your phone's lock screen. Customize which stations and directions are displayed for a personalized commute experience. Departure times update in real-time, ensuring accuracy.

**Highlights:** Live lock screen departures, Multiple widget styles, Station and direction customization, Real-time departure updates, Unlimited station widgets (Pro), Line filter customization (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MetroPal Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| MetroPal Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnTrack Widgets free?

OnTrack Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MetroPal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OnTrack Widgets or MetroPal?

OnTrack Widgets and MetroPal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do OnTrack Widgets or MetroPal have ads?

Neither OnTrack Widgets nor MetroPal shows ads.

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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.*