TreKing (CTA vs Rapid Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TreKing (CTA
Get real-time and scheduled arrival information for Chicago public transit. Save favorite stops, view nearby options, and plan trips with step-by-step directions. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and removes ads.
- Real-time CTA bus and train tracking
- Real-time Metra and Pace bus tracking
- Scheduled South Shore Line tracking
- Service alerts for disruptions
- Save favorite stops and trip searches
- Nearby stop and route finder
- Step-by-step transit directions
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With this feature-packed app, you can get real-time and scheduled arrival information, save favorite stops, see nearby transit options, and much more. Some features (+) require TreKing Gold, an affordable monthly subscription that supports ongoing development, removes ads, and unlocks all advanced features for just $1 per month. ▼ Feature List ▼ ◆ Fast and accurate transit tracking ◆ - Real-time CTA bus tracker - Real-time CTA train tracker + Real-time Metra train tracker + Real-time Pace bus tracker + Scheduled South Shore Line train tracker + Set a destination stop and get estimated trip time ◆ Service alerts ◆ - Quickly see if any stop or route you’re tracking is experiencing a disruption so you can plan accordingly ◆ Save your favorite stops, trip searches, and directions ◆ - Easily organize saved stops with labels (like Gmail!) - Reorder, edit, and delete favorites easily + Save trip planning queries to quickly get transit directions to frequent places + Save transit directions for offline use ◆ Quickly find and track arrivals at nearby stops ◆ + View all CTA bus, CTA train, Pace, Metra, and South Shore Lines stops near you + See all routes at the nearby stops and their direction of travel + Quickly and easily get predictions for multiple stops to find the best option ◆ Plan trips with transit directions powered by Google ◆ + Step-by-step directions via public transit + Choose to get directions immediately or plan ahead for a specific time in the future + Save frequently used searches (like going home) for faster planning + Save generated directions for later or offline use ◆ Enjoy other features to enhance your experience as a user ◆ - Import and Export your data across devices with Google Drive or Dropbox - Fast loading and offline use of some features thanks to on-device caching - Built-in error- and bug-reporting so any issues are resolved ASAP ◆ Dedicated and responsive developer ◆ - Ongoing development since 2014! - Just email me with any suggestion or problem - no email goes unanswered! ▼ Learn More ▼ Visit https://sites.google.com/site/trekingios/ for: - Complete user guide / help pages - Transit system limitations - Detailed FAQs - Permissions explanations Notice: this app uses Google Analytics for gathering ANONYMOUS app-usage statistics. End User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/trekingios/privacy-policy
Rapid Transit
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Bus tracking for GMV Sync system, Rapid Transit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rapid Transit at none against TreKing (CTA's 1. Rapid Transit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). TreKing (CTA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price and device support 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. TreKing (CTA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Rapid Transit asks for nothing beyond the download.
TreKing (CTA ships an update every 3 months, Rapid Transit every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TreKing (CTA | Rapid Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominicoder LLC | Syncromatics |
In-app purchases
TreKing (CTA
- TreKing Gold7 Days trial$1.001 Month
Rapid Transit
No in-app purchases
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