Comparison

TreKing (CTA vs MouseWait Magic Mountain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

MouseWait Magic Mountain

Features
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MouseWait's Six Flags Magic Mountain 24/7 Chat will help you plan the ultimate vacation, saving you time and money. Expert Advice Anytime, Anywhere: Our AI is available 24/7 to answer your questions, provide tips, and offer support whenever you need it. Personalized Advice: enter your preferences and we will search our massive database to give you the best results. **What You Get:** - Unlimited chats - Priority Email Support $4.99 per week or $49 yearly (limited time special) For more information, please read our: Privacy Policy: (https://nice-eris-6e8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-of-MouseWait-Six-Flags-Magic-Mountain-ecaf6f13f8af4c1f96183fc32dea5e6e?pvs=4) Terms of Use: (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

TreKing (CTA4 screens
MouseWait Magic Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MouseWait Magic Mountain at none against TreKing (CTA's shown. TreKing (CTA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TreKing (CTA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month and MouseWait Magic Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TreKing (CTA ships an update every 3 months, MouseWait Magic Mountain every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TreKing (CTA versus MouseWait Magic Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreKing (CTAMouseWait Magic Mountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominicoder LLCaudio rush LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TreKing (CTA

Subscriptions1
  • TreKing Gold7 Days trial$1.001 Month
2 purchases

MouseWait Magic Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$4.997 Days
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TreKing (CTA free?
TreKing (CTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MouseWait Magic Mountain free?
MouseWait Magic Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TreKing (CTA or MouseWait Magic Mountain have ads?
TreKing (CTA shows ads; MouseWait Magic Mountain does not.
Which is updated more often, TreKing (CTA or MouseWait Magic Mountain?
TreKing (CTA ships an update every 3 months, and MouseWait Magic Mountain every 23 months. Most recently, TreKing (CTA was updated on October 24, 2026 and MouseWait Magic Mountain on October 25, 2026.

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