# NextThere vs AnyTrip

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | AnyTrip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **72** | — |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [jxeeno pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439236284) |

## 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


### AnyTrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytrip/id1439236285)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyTrip Plus - 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| AnyTrip Plus - 12 months | $4.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*