Best Ctrail Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good ctrail apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Ctrail Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CTrail eTixCTrail eTixFree1.6★ (173)NoNoSep 2026
2MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoSep 2026
3AmtrakAmtrakFree4.7★ (216K)NoNoSep 2026
4CTridesCTridesFree3.6★ (41)NoNoSep 2026
5Token TransitToken TransitFree3.3★ (424)NoNoSep 2026
6CT TrainsCT TrainsFreeYesNoAug 2026
7South ShoreSouth ShoreFree4.8★ (3.5K)NoNoSep 2026
8MBTA mTicketMBTA mTicketFree2.6★ (644)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Ctrail

1.6😞(173 ratings)
Free
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Purchase mobile rail tickets for Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers directly from your smartphone. Avoid lines and cash transactions by buying daily parking and various ticket types, including monthly bus add-ons for CTtransit users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Functional for ticket purchase
  • 👍 Easy to download
  • 👍 Straightforward and accessible design (rare)
  • 👍 Text is big and does the job (rare)
  • 👍 Large buttons are useful (rare)

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Atrocious UI/UX
  • 👎 Outdated interface/looks from another decade
  • 👎 Unusable/broken app
  • 👎 Impossible to create account
  • 👎 Password reset issues
  • 👎 Cannot copy/paste passwords
  • 👎 App doesn't interact with password managers
  • 👎 No train schedules available
  • 👎 App is a browser window
  • 👎 Tickets disappear from app
  • 👎 Crashing frequently
  • 👎 Security concerns (no HTTPS indicator, password entry)
  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 👎 Archaic design/layout
  • 👎 Inability to use native phone features (autofill, save password)
  • 👎 Reverts to old keyboard/screen size
  • 👎 Apple Pay doesn't work (sometimes)
  • 👎 Clunky/dated iPod style
  • 👎 No Dynamic Island/Live Updates/Apple Wallet support
  • 👎 No way to make reservations
  • 👎 Time change detected errors
  • 👎 Login issues/connection errors
  • 👎 Payment form hosted on different service
  • 👎 Does not support larger screens
  • 👎 Lacks proper support for newer phones
  • 👎 Horrible UI
  • 👎 No ability to purchase round trip tickets
  • 👎 No schedule view or trip planning
  • 👎 Password requirements lackluster
  • 👎 Payment by credit card only (inconvenient/less secure)
  • 👎 No way to confirm email
  • 👎 App immediately crashes after update
  • 👎 Ticket machine broke and app doesn't work
  • 👎 App doesn't work at all
  • 👎 App doesn't let me select a destination
  • 👎 App closes out when entering a station
  • 👎 UI needs improvement
  • 👎 Browser windows appear in app
  • 👎 Horrid junk/outsourced
  • 👎 Shameful and makes CT look bad
  • 👎 Security risks with credit card payment
  • 👎 Doesn't coordinate with Amtrak or Metro North apps
  • 👎 Below-the-basement quality
  • 👎 Can't log in
  • 👎 No way to make a reservation
  • 👎 Password creation not user friendly
  • 👎 App immediately crashes
  • 👎 Tickets purchased disappear
  • 👎 Needs a better GUI
  • 👎 Incredibly difficult to use
  • 👎 Feels decades old
  • 👎 Slow
  • 👎 Doesn't feel secure
  • 👎 Does not work
  • 👎 Useless
  • 👎 Terrible
  • 👎 Absolute worst app
  • 👎 Worst app in history
  • 👎 Not user friendly
  • 👎 As bad as everyone says, if not worse
  • 👎 Does work half of the time
  • 👎 Unusable
  • 👎 Horrible app
MTA TrainTime#2

MTA TrainTime by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Railroad tickets and trips
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#12in Navigation
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This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Consolidated app with all features
  • 🚅 Accurate real-time train tracking
  • 💳 Seamless ticket purchasing
  • 📆 Helpful calendar integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent train arrival/departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find older tickets
  • 🔀 Confusing ticket type selection
Amtrak#3

Amtrak by Amtrak

Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(216K ratings)
Free
#21in Travel
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Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking delays and notifications
  • 🚂 Positive travel experience overall
  • 💻 Reliable for booking and managing trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time updates on train status
  • 📱 Unintuitive and confusing app interface
  • 💳 Issues with booking and payment functionality

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FAQ about Ctrail

What are the best ctrail apps for iPhone?
CTrail eTix tops our ctrail apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.6-star average from 173 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ctrail apps we rank are free to download, including CTrail eTix and MTA TrainTime.
CTrail eTix has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ ctrail apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The CTrail eTix app allows you to purchase mobile rail tickets for the Hartford Line and Shore Line East. You can also buy daily parking at Wallingford and Berlin stations. The app supports various ticket types including One-Way, Weekly, Monthly, and Ten-Trip options.
You can pay for your rail tickets and daily parking directly through the CTrail eTix app using your smartphone. This eliminates the need to wait in line, swipe a credit card, or carry cash.

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