NextThere vs Drive Locations AU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
Drive Locations AU
Discover unique Australian destinations with this travel guide. Search by category or map, save favorites, and track visited places. Get directions, use a decision-making spinner, and contribute new locations to earn rewards.
- Search by category or map
- Save favorite locations
- Track visited places
- Get driving directions
- Decision-making spinner
- Submit new locations
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Search, Save, Travel and Explore the most unique locations all around Australia with Drive Locations AU, your personal travel guide for every state, every mood, every adventure. Explore hundreds and hundreds of locations spread all over Australia using up to 20 different categories, all with their own unique twist to suit any kind of adventure you feel like having. With locations to be added multiple times weekly, you are sure to find something within driving distance that intrigues and inspires you to go and explore and escape the crazy world around you! SEARCH • Search via our extensive category page ranging from “Natural Phenomena” to “Haunted” to cater for all types of adventures! Even see what is “Nearby”! • Search via our interactive map that you can either filter by selecting a specific category, or just view all locations on the app and see what is closest to you! • Search via the Home page and see what locations are trending, what locations have recently been added, and what locations are the most popular amongst users! SAVE • Save your favourite locations to your own personal profile so you can view them all together on your “Favourites” list! • Save locations to your “Visited” list on your profile by clicking the “I have been here” button so you can keep track of everywhere you have been! • Save locations to your “Wants” list on your profile by clicking the “I want to go here” button so you can keep track of all the locations you would still love to visit! Review and rate them after visiting! TRAVEL • Travel to and from any location by using the interactive map to get directions and show you the fastest route. Use your phone’s GPS and be on your way! • When travelling, use the spinning wheel feature to help you make decisions on your adventures. We can help you answer who is driving, what kind of adventure you should go on, whether you should take friends, or you can even make your own spinning wheel with your own options! • Travel around the beautiful country of Australia and be sure to take plenty of photos on your way so you can add locations to the app yourself! Earn points and claim rewards for your contributions! EXPLORE • Explore the location you set out to find and tell us how it was in a review! Report any issues you had with the app or when looking for it and tell everyone about your experience in the comment/review section! • Explore other options in the area when visiting one of the amazing locations on our app and suggest it to other users in the comment section of any location! • Explore your own backyard! Venture out of your city and find new locations! You can then submit these locations to the app for approval to earn points and claim rewards! Almost all locations on our app are easily accessible by driving to and from, and our interactive map will show you exactly how to get there from your current location. Start off by trying out the free version of the app and browsing what kind of locations you can expect to be provided with at your fingertips. Once you are feeling adventurous enough, you can purchase a subscription for an insanely cheap price. There are many useful and unique features that you will unlock once on a valid subscription. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current period that you have paid for. Auto-renew can be disabled at any time via your account settings in iTunes. If you have any business enquiries feel free to email us at drivelocationsau@gmail.com! This can include collaborations, using your products for prizes, us uploading your business to our app, or anything related. Follow us on social media: - Facebook /drivelocationsau - Instagram @drivelocationsau - TikTok @ drivelocationsau Terms & Conditions --- https://docs.google.com/file/d/1rXJJ_y_70G-pR_MMDzS6rd9JDoZDiYi1 Privacy Policy --- https://docs.google.com/file/d/1IPxf8aqrq2lLlsE3fBj40KpUlge5-AV1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NextThere at 4.6 against Drive Locations AU's 4.0. NextThere also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 32%) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). Drive Locations AU's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drive Locations AU sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NextThere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 74 ratings behind it against 3, 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 32% of Drive Locations AU's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | NextThere | Drive Locations AU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (74 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 32.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppJourney Pty Ltd | DRIVE LOCATIONS PTY. LTD |
Customer experience
NextThere
Drive Locations AU
User reviews
NextThere
From 74 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates
Drive Locations AU
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Great idea for exploring locations
- 🗺️ Useful map for nearby places
- 💎 Discover hidden gems
- 👍 Community-built and genuine content
- 📸 Good for photographers planning shoots
Room to improve
- 💸 Paywall for essential features
- 💰 Subscription required for most content
- 🚫 No free trial offered
- 😩 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Subscription model disliked
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
Drive Locations AU
Reported bugs
10 issues- Map doesn't work or load
- Location search doesn't work
- Takes a long time to load
- Only one image loads, others are blank
- App crashes
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- Cannot remember or reset password
- Images are low quality or don't load
- Maps are not accurate
- Information provided is wrong
- UI is clunky and not smooth
Requested features
6 requests- Add a search function
- Allow user-submitted locations
- Provide more details on how to physically get to locations (walking tracks, etc.)
- Consider a one-time payment instead of subscription
- Add filters like dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible
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- Option to delete account
In-app purchases
NextThere
- NextThere Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- NextThere Pro - Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- NextThere Pro - Family7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Drive Locations AU
- Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
- Special Offer Subscription$17.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$21.491 Year
Questions
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