# NextThere vs Milepost

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Milepost at 100% against NextThere's 71%. Milepost also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NextThere's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). 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 Milepost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Milepost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of NextThere's written reviews are positive against 100% of Milepost's.

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, Milepost every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | Milepost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milepost-driving-journal/id6778542695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 150 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [Sai Kambampati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477144261) |

## 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


### Milepost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milepost-driving-journal/id6778542695)

Record your drives and turn them into visual Roadbooks with photos, notes, and moments. Build a passport for each car and share your journeys with friends or keep them private. Integrates with Siri and CarPlay for seamless use.

**Highlights:** GPS route recording, Photo and note attachment, Cinematic flyover replays, Car passport and garage, Shareable Roadbooks, Siri and CarPlay integration, Live Activities on Lock Screen

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Milepost Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Milepost Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Milepost Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextThere free?

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

### Is Milepost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NextThere or Milepost?

Milepost is rated higher. NextThere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Milepost averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NextThere or Milepost have ads?

Neither NextThere nor Milepost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextThere or Milepost?

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and Milepost every 6 days. Most recently, NextThere was updated on November 6, 2026 and Milepost on October 31, 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.*