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 arrival information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams. Save your favorite stops and routes for quick access. Receive alerts for disruptions and track your journey live.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival information
  • Save favorite stations and routes
  • Live trip tracking
  • Disruption and service change alerts
  • VoiceOver support
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Want to know exactly when the next train, bus, ferry, or tram to your destination will arrive? NextThere has you covered. 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 that go to your destination. • Save stations, stops, and routes you use for public transport - and see the next services due to depart • Tap a service to track your trip live • Live train and bus load data (where available) • Detailed alerts about disruptions, service changes, and trackwork • A simple, gorgeous iOS interface • 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: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, Portland, Seattle, Honolulu, North Carolina Want even more awesome features? Subscribe to NextThere Pro: • Tap "Go" to get walking directions and boarding or 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 • Get 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 themes • Access additional settings to customize the look and function of the app The subscription is optional and available for either 1 month or 1 year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless 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 in the App Store after purchase. Terms of use are available at http://nextthere.com/support/terms.html. Check http://nextthere.com/coverage for details on where real-time data is available in your area.

About

AnyTrip

Track public transport in real-time with live maps showing trains, buses, and ferries. Get arrival times, passenger loads, and save favorite routes. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Live map tracking of vehicles
  • Real-time departure information
  • Passenger load indicators
  • Save favorite journeys
  • Parking availability (Sydney)
  • Ad-free experience (Plus)
  • Themable maps (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 • Hobart/TAS • Auckland and Christchurch/NZ Learn more at anytrip.com.au Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anytrip.com.au/privacy.html

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 (71% vs 50%). 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 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NextThere versus AnyTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextThereAnyTrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppJourney Pty Ltdjxeeno pty ltd

Customer experience

NextThere

All ratings74 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative18.9%

AnyTrip

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative42.1%

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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextThere was updated on November 13, 2026 and AnyTrip on November 14, 2026.

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