# NextThere vs Keoride NSW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keoride NSW at none against NextThere's 3. Keoride NSW also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). NextThere's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Keoride NSW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keoride NSW holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 74 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of NextThere's written reviews are positive against 45% of Keoride NSW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, Keoride NSW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | Keoride NSW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keoride-nsw/id1351762596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## 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


### Keoride NSW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keoride-nsw/id1351762596)

Book on-demand bus rides within a designated service area. Select your pickup and drop-off points, track your bus in real-time, and enjoy a personalized travel experience. Rides can be booked instantly or scheduled up to three months in advance.

**Highlights:** On-demand bus booking, Select pickup and drop-off locations, Real-time bus tracking, Pre-schedule rides, Personalized travel experience, Flexible routing

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Friendly drivers
- ✨ Clean vehicles
- 🤝 Great service
- 🗺️ Convenient for local transport

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unreliable service
- ⏳ Long wait times
- 🚏 App booking issues
- 🗺️ App shows incorrect service area
- 😠 Rude customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App repeatedly shows 'outside service area'
- App not opening
- App does not say where pickup is (street number)
- New update prevents refunds for cancellations
- App changed from SA to NSW, potentially deceptive

**Requested features**

- Provide street numbers for pickup locations
- Option to communicate with someone in real time
- More intuitive and communicative app
- Option to get money back for cancelled rides
- Expand service area for stops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextThere free?

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

### Is Keoride NSW free?

Keoride NSW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NextThere or Keoride NSW?

Keoride NSW is rated higher. NextThere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Keoride NSW averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do NextThere or Keoride NSW have ads?

Neither NextThere nor Keoride NSW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextThere or Keoride NSW?

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and Keoride NSW every 2 months. Most recently, NextThere was updated on November 1, 2026 and Keoride NSW on October 25, 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.*