Comparison

NextThere vs AnyTrip

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

Head to head
About

NextThere

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
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If you want to know when the next train, bus, ferry or tram to your destination will arrive, you need NextThere. It's simple, fast and real-time - like having a platform indicator in the palm of your hand. It knows where you are, and with a tap you can see just the services to your destination. • Save stations, stops and routes you use public transport from and you'll see the next services due to depart • Tap on a service to track your trip live • Live train and bus load data (where available) • Detailed alerts about disruptions, service changes and trackwork • All in a simple, gorgeous interface designed for iOS • VoiceOver support NextThere covers public transport in these cities on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - for free! Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Alice Springs, Gold Coast, regional towns New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch United States: California, Chicago, New York City, Boston, Portland, Seattle, Honolulu, Charlotte and Raleigh. If you want some extra awesome features, you can also subscribe to NextThere Pro: • Tap "Go" to receive walking directions and boarding/alighting notifications as your service approaches • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for nearby upcoming services • Save as many stops as you like - non-subscribers are limited to 3 saved items • Receive push notifications about incidents and disruptions so you're always up to date • View run numbers and other internal info from train, tram, ferry and bus operators • Remove all ads • Access to themes • Access to additional settings to customise the appearance and function of the app The subscription is optional and available in periods of either 1 month or 1 year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use can be found at http://nextthere.com/support/terms.html. Check nextthere.com for details on the real-time data available in your area.

About

AnyTrip

This app provides real-time tracking for public transportation like trains, buses, and ferries on a live map. Users can monitor vehicle movements, arrival times, and passenger loads, and save favorite routes. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and additional customization features.

Highlights
  • Live map tracking of vehicles
  • Real-time departure information
  • Passenger load indicators
  • Save favorite journeys
  • Real-time parking availability (Sydney)
  • Ad-free experience (Plus)
  • Customizable map themes (Plus)
Features
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AnyTrip is a real-time public transport tracking app. Track trains, buses, ferries and light rail in real-time using our live map. Search or explore the map to find stops and upcoming departures. Track your public transport trips in real-time with AnyTrip: • Watch as vehicles travel around the city in real-time using the live map • Track your trip and arrival times • See real-time departures from stops and stations • Real-time bus and train passenger loads • Save your journeys as favourites • Check real-time parking availability at selected Transport Park&Ride car parks (in Sydney) Upgrade to AnyTrip Plus for: • Ad free experience • Unlimited favourite stops • Theme your maps: choose from 7 different map styles • Show non-passenger train services on live map • See a list of transposed train services Real-time tracking is available for the following regions: • Sydney/NSW • Brisbane/QLD • Canberra/ACT • Melbourne/VIC • Adelaide/SA • Darwin/NT • Auckland and Christchurch/NZ Learn more at anytrip.com.au

Screenshots

NextThere4 screens
AnyTrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NextThere at none against AnyTrip's shown. NextThere also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 49%). AnyTrip's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AnyTrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, AnyTrip monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NextThere versus AnyTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextThereAnyTrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better48.6% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppJourney Pty Ltdjxeeno pty ltd

Customer experience

NextThere

All ratings72 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative16.9%

AnyTrip

Written reviews35 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

NextThere

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

AnyTrip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NextThere

Subscriptions3
  • NextThere Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • NextThere Pro - Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • NextThere Pro - Family7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

AnyTrip

Subscriptions2
  • AnyTrip Plus - 3 months$1.993 Months
  • AnyTrip Plus - 12 months$4.491 Year

Questions

Is NextThere free?
NextThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyTrip free?
AnyTrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextThere or AnyTrip have ads?
AnyTrip shows ads; NextThere does not.
Which is updated more often, NextThere or AnyTrip?
NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and AnyTrip monthly. Most recently, NextThere was updated on September 21, 2026 and AnyTrip on September 21, 2026.

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