# NextThere vs Drive Locations AU

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | Drive Locations AU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-locations-au/id1497682944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [DRIVE LOCATIONS PTY. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497682943) |

## 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


### Drive Locations AU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-locations-au/id1497682944)

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.

**Highlights:** Search by category or map, Save favorite locations, Track visited places, Get driving directions, Decision-making spinner, Submit new locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Special Offer Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $21.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great idea for exploring locations
- 🗺️ Useful map for nearby places
- 💎 Discover hidden gems
- 👍 Community-built and genuine content
- 📸 Good for photographers planning shoots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for essential features
- 💰 Subscription required for most content
- 🚫 No free trial offered
- 😩 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Subscription model disliked

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextThere free?

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

### Is Drive Locations AU free?

Drive Locations AU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextThere or Drive Locations AU?

NextThere is rated higher. NextThere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Drive Locations AU averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NextThere or Drive Locations AU have ads?

Neither NextThere nor Drive Locations AU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextThere or Drive Locations AU?

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drive Locations AU every 2 weeks. Most recently, NextThere was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drive Locations AU on October 29, 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.*