Putco vs My Next Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Putco
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The official PUTCO app helps passengers plan trips, find route information and stay informed before they travel. Search stops, compare available routes, check fares and keep up with service alerts from one mobile app.
My Next Train
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Your next train, the moment you open the app. My Next Train shows the next two trains between your stations — live departure and arrival times, platform numbers, delays and cancellations — with zero fuss and zero setup each morning. • Save up to 8 stations and switch routes with one tap • Smart direction: morning shows your commute in, evening swaps it home • Nearest-station detection picks your departure point automatically • Live realtime data, refreshed every 30 seconds • Platform numbers, delay status and a departure countdown • No account, no ads, no tracking — completely free Powered by Realtime Trains data covering the whole National Rail network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My Next Train at 13.0 against Putco's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Putco | My Next Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Forwardzone Digital (PTY) LTD | Chris Conway |
In-app purchases
Putco
No in-app purchases
My Next Train
No in-app purchases









