Best Metra Tracker Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

onTime Metra, CTA is the household name in metra tracker, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Metra Tracker Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	onTime Metra, CTA	Free	4.0★ (870)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Live Metra Map: GPS Tracker	Free	4.7★ (13)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Metrack	Free	4.6★ (218)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	TrackIt Metra Chicago	Free	4.6★ (33)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Metra Times	Free	4.5★ (4)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.	Free	4.6★ (32K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Ventra	Free	1.8★ (3.3K)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Thing Finder: Item Tracker	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026

Top Picks for Metra Tracker

#1

onTime Metra, CTA by Mobileware Inc.

Live train schedules and more.

Editor's Choice

🗺️ Navigation

4.0😞(870 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app provides live train schedules and real-time updates for commuters. Easily find your next train, track its progress, and receive service notifications. Go paperless and stay on time with convenient access to all necessary schedule information.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate schedules
🚀 Helpful for commuting
👍 Easy to use
👍 Reliable app
👍 Useful features

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate real-time information
🐛 Unreliable train tracking
🔍 Outdated schedules
💩 Disruptive ads
💩 Buggy app
💩 Useless features

#2

Live Metra Map: GPS Tracker by Sozzled LLC

See Exact Train Positions

Strong Contender

4.7(13 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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See real-time train movements on a live map, providing exact vehicle positions. Eliminate guesswork and stress by confirming train arrivals before heading to the station. Covers the entire Metra network.

#3

Metrack by Lambdasoft LLC

Instant Metra train schedules

Worth Considering

🗺️ Navigation

4.6(218 ratings)

Free

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Get instant Metra train schedules without searching or waiting. View real-time delays, service updates, and train stop information. Customize time format and share your train details easily.

More Metra Tracker apps to explore

TrackIt Metra Chicago

TrackIt Metra Chicago

TrackIt Metra Chicago

Track the Chicago Metra trains

This app provides live tracking for Chicago Metra trains, offering real-time arrival and departure times. Users receive instant alerts for service disruptions and can customize their experience by favoriting lines and stations for quick access.

Live train trackingReal-time arrival/departure timesService alerts and notifications

Live Metra train tracking

This app provides live departure times for all Metra train lines in the Chicago region. Users can favorite routes for quick access, track trains with live updates on their lock screen, and receive notifications before their stop.

Live departure board for all Metra linesLock screen train tracking with Live ActivityFavorite routes for personalized boards

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Transit Stop: CTA Tracker.

Chicago Bus & Train Tracker

Get real-time Chicago bus and train arrival estimates for your favorite CTA stops. Track vehicle locations on a map, save frequent stops, and view service alerts. Integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

Real-time arrival estimatesApple Watch integrationLocation map view

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free with in-app purchases

by Chicago Transit Authority

Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

Manage Ventra Card balance and passesLoad value and passes to Ventra CardBuy Metra mobile tickets

Thing Finder: Item Tracker

Thing Finder: Item Tracker

Thing Finder: Item Tracker

Home Inventory & Memory Aid

Metra Rider - Train Schedules

Metra Rider - Train Schedules

Metra Rider - Train Schedules

Chicago Train Schedules

Access real-time train schedules for Metra lines. Save your favorite trips and set a default route for quick access. The app intelligently adjusts schedule views based on your current location.

Metra train schedulesFavorite trip savingDefault trip setting

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Find Geo: GPS Phone Tracker

Find Geo: GPS Phone Tracker

Find Geo: GPS Phone Tracker

Family & Friend Cell Location

🗺️ Navigation

Tracker - CYNOOPS

Tracker - CYNOOPS

Tracker - CYNOOPS

CYNOOPS Tracker

by Hamza Mohammed Elamin

This professional application provides real-time tracking for various vehicles including cars, buses, trucks, and boats. It allows users to view historical data and modify information related to tracked assets.

Real-time vehicle trackingSupport for cars, buses, trucks, boatsHistorical data consultation

by AmirHossein Razavi

ThinTrack™ NFC

Settings for ThinTrack Samea

TrackX: Parcel Tracker

TrackX: Parcel Tracker

TrackX: Parcel Tracker

Package Tracker,Track Delivery

📊 Productivity

Ultimate Transit Bus Tracker!

by Athanasios Ntasios

by Sheraz Sarwar

📊 Productivity

by Tej bahadur Poudel

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FAQ about Metra Tracker

What are the best metra tracker apps for iPhone?

onTime Metra, CTA tops our metra tracker apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 870 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free metra tracker apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top metra tracker apps we rank are free to download, including onTime Metra, CTA and Live Metra Map: GPS Tracker.

Does onTime Metra, CTA have ads or in-app purchases?

onTime Metra, CTA shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many metra tracker apps are on the App Store?

We track 248+ metra tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the onTime Metra, CTA app do?

This app provides live train schedules and real-time updates for Metra commuters. It allows users to easily look up schedules, track train numbers, and receive important service notifications, helping them stay on time for their journeys.

What are the key features of onTime Metra, CTA?

Key features include Metra service and outage notifications, track number lookup, paperless schedule access, countdowns to the next train, holiday and eve schedules, weekday and weekend schedules, and offline schedule access for iPhone and iPod Touch.