# NextThere vs Transportme Passenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextThere at 69% against Transportme Passenger's 9%. NextThere also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (74 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Transportme Passenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextThere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of NextThere's written reviews are positive against 9% of Transportme Passenger's.

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, Transportme Passenger monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | Transportme Passenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transportme-passenger/id1024907105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [Transportme Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/911735858) |

## What reviewers say

### NextThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074)

Get real-time public transport departure information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams. Track your journey live, receive disruption alerts, and access live service load data. Offers optional premium features like walking directions and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure information, Live trip tracking, Disruption and service change alerts, Live train and bus load data, Save favorite stations and routes, Walking directions and boarding notifications (Pro), Home/Lock Screen widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextThere Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NextThere Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NextThere Pro - Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Helpful and easy-to-use interface
- 🚌 Great for planning public transport trips
- ⭐️ Reliable and informative app
- 💻 Useful desktop and mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disappearing saved stops
- Incorrect route information
- Live tracking not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for timetable access
- Journey planning across multiple modes
- Integration with mobile wallets/cards
- More detailed map and station information
- Customizable alerts and notifications


### Transportme Passenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transportme-passenger/id1024907105)

Track your public transport or your child's school bus in real-time. This application provides live location data for buses, ensuring you know exactly when your ride will arrive.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Track public transport, Track school buses, Live location updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly-Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable when working
- 👍 Good for school tracking
- 👍 Luxury bus provided (rare mention)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Tracking inaccuracies/lag
- 🐛 Notifications unreliable/late
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access son's account
- App glitches
- App freezes on loading screen
- Notifications show '0'
- Bus stops in alphabetical order

**Requested features**

- Add favorite routes
- Improve UI/UX
- Use AI for better version
- Allow lower minimum top-up
- Show inactive routes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextThere free?

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

### Is Transportme Passenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NextThere or Transportme Passenger?

NextThere is rated higher. NextThere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Transportme Passenger averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NextThere or Transportme Passenger have ads?

Neither NextThere nor Transportme Passenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextThere or Transportme Passenger?

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transportme Passenger monthly. Most recently, NextThere was updated on November 1, 2026 and Transportme Passenger on November 1, 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.*