Comparison

Transperth vs SASA Metro Passenger

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time public transport tracking
  • Smart route planning and navigation
  • Advance stop requests
  • Improved visibility features
  • Service updates and disruption alerts
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Transperth4 screens
SASA Metro Passenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transperth versus SASA Metro Passenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransperthSASA Metro Passenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPublic Transport AuthorityCheress Holdings Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Transperth

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative75.7%

SASA Metro Passenger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

Transperth

No in-app purchases

None

SASA Metro Passenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transperth free?
Transperth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SASA Metro Passenger free?
SASA Metro Passenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transperth or SASA Metro Passenger?
SASA Metro Passenger is rated higher. Transperth averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SASA Metro Passenger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Transperth or SASA Metro Passenger have ads?
Neither Transperth nor SASA Metro Passenger shows ads.

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