Transperth vs SASA Metro Passenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transperth
This app simplifies public transport travel by providing real-time tracking for buses, trains, and ferries. Users can locate nearby stops, plan journeys, and manage their SmartRider card and notifications.
- Real-time bus, train, ferry tracking
- Nearby stops and stations finder
- Live service times
- Journey planner
- SmartRider balance and notifications
- Save favourite stops and journeys
- Manage SmartParker and bike shelters
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The new Transperth app makes it even easier to catch public transport. • Track your bus, train or ferry in real time on a map* • Find nearby stops and stations, and see live service times • Plan your trip using JourneyPlanner • Register, link and check your SmartRider balance and My Alerts notifications • Save your favourite stops, stations, and journeys for quick access to arrival times • Manage your SmartParker vehicles and bike shelters. *Real-time data is dependent on availability.
SASA Metro Passenger
This public transport companion offers real-time insights and smart journey planning for buses and trains. It allows users to request stops in advance, enhancing safety and reducing missed drop-offs, especially in low-visibility conditions. Travel with confidence and reduce waiting times with up-to-date transport information.
- Real-time public transport tracking
- Smart route planning and navigation
- Advance stop requests
- Improved visibility features
- Service updates and disruption alerts
- User-friendly interface
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SasaMetro is a smart public transport companion designed to make commuting safer, easier, and more reliable. Whether you’re travelling by bus, train, or other public transport, SasaMetro provides real-time insights and smarter journey planning for modern cities. One of SasaMetro’s key features is the ability to request stops in advance, helping drivers and operators identify passenger drop-off points early—especially useful during low-visibility conditions such as night travel, heavy rain, or fog. This improves safety, reduces missed stops, and creates a smoother experience for both commuters and drivers. Built for daily commuters, SasaMetro delivers up-to-date transport information to help users reduce waiting times, avoid delays, and travel with confidence. Key Features • Real-time public transport tracking • Smart route planning and navigation • Advance stop requests for safer drop-offs • Improved visibility during night and poor weather conditions • Service updates and disruption alerts • Simple, user-friendly interface SasaMetro supports smarter mobility by improving communication between commuters and public transport systems. Whether you’re heading to work, school, or travelling late at night, SasaMetro helps you move smarter and safer every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SASA Metro Passenger at 5.0 against Transperth's 2.6. SASA Metro Passenger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Transperth's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SASA Metro Passenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transperth has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Transperth | SASA Metro Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Public Transport Authority | Cheress Holdings Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Transperth
SASA Metro Passenger
Bugs and requests
Transperth
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes when adding SmartRider card
- Terms and conditions page won't accept acceptance
- Journey planner not working or returning blank results
- App freezes when zooming map display
- Live tracking shows incorrect bus positions
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- App crashes when adding favorite locations
- Card registration form becomes unresponsive
- App crashes on launch requiring reinstall
- Search functionality returns irrelevant results
- Notifications modal appears every app open
- Live view hidden by stop list overlay
- App forgets user data after closing
- Installation stuck for days
- QR code live times broken after forced update
- Persistent logout requiring repeated login
- Inaccurate balance display vs actual card balance
- Journey planner ignores custom time inputs
- App hangs when entering card details
- In-transit buses not visible on live map
- Bus times show as 'scheduled' instead of 'live'
Requested features
14 requests- Add SmartRider to Apple Wallet/digital wallet
- Credit/debit card payment option (no coins/SmartRider required)
- Real-time bus location tracking on map (like trains)
- Push notifications for bus arrivals
- Siri integration for voice commands
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- Map rotation based on travel direction
- Live tracking for buses (currently only scheduled times)
- Better journey planner with location search
- Station car park availability information
- Account details auto-save functionality
- Improved accessibility for vision-impaired users
- Faster auto-load payment processing
- Integration with Apple Maps
- Multiple card management without re-entering details
SASA Metro Passenger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transperth
No in-app purchases
SASA Metro Passenger
No in-app purchases






