Best Metro Smartrip Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good metro smartrip apps. We benchmark 202+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Metro Smartrip

2.5😞(57 ratings)
Free
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Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Wallet
  • 🚀 Straightforward account setup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable card reading at turnstiles
  • 🐛 Delayed balance updates
  • 🐛 Buggy app functionality
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker#2

DC Metro and Bus - Tracker by Dixon Mobility, LLC

Washington DC Metro - WMATA
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😐(36K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#78in Navigation
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Get real-time transit predictions for Washington DC's Metro rail and bus routes. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, view interactive maps, and receive alerts for service disruptions. Save your favorite stops for quick access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time information
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚌 Helpful for tracking buses
  • 🗺️ Useful metro map feature

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Unreliable bus/train arrival times
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Washington DC Metro Route Map#3

Washington DC Metro Route Map by Mapway Inc.

WMATA Subway and route planner
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😞(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Washington D.C. transit with ease. This app offers interactive maps, fast route planning, and step-by-step directions for the WMATA subway system. Enjoy offline access and real-time train departures to simplify your commute or sightseeing.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Fantastic map
  • 📍 Easy to use
  • 🙌 Great tool
  • 🛫 Useful for planning trips

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Inaccurate train times
  • 🚫 Unusable due to ads
  • 🗺️ Out-of-date map

More Metro Smartrip apps to explore

4
Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet
Apple Pay, Apple Card and more
Free

Securely store and manage digital versions of your credit/debit cards, IDs, transit passes, tickets, and keys. Use it to make payments, send money, and access venues and transportation with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Store credit/debit cardsDigital driver's license/state IDTransit and event tickets
💰 Finance
(6.7M)
free
5
Metro Pulse
Metro Pulse
Metro Pulse
Track your bus or train
Free

This app provides real-time transit information for the Washington region, including arrival times, service alerts, and trip planning. It offers practical details on nearby stations, elevator status, and offline maps for convenient travel.

Real-time arrival timesNearby station informationTrip planner with fare estimates
✈️ Travel
(102)
free
6
Washington DC Metro Guide
Washington DC Metro Guide
Washington DC Metro Guide
DC Metro Map Navigation
Free

Navigate the Washington DC Metro system with this free transit app. It features the official WMATA map, route planning with fare and time estimates, and information on nearby sites. The app works offline, making it ideal for exploring the city.

Official WMATA Metro mapRoute planning with time and fareNearby sites information
🔍 Reference
(731)
free with in-app purchases
7
myMetro®
myMetro®
myMetro®
All things Metro
Free

This app serves as a central hub for managing your Metro by T-Mobile services. Access account information, track data usage, and discover exclusive deals and rewards.

Account managementData usage trackingExclusive deals
🔧 Utilities
(145K)
ad-supported
8
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Transit fares & trip planning
Free

Plan your transit journeys in metro Phoenix with real-time bus and light rail tracking. Easily manage fares, earn savings with Smart Fare, and receive service alerts for a seamless travel experience.

Smart Fare payment and savingsStep-by-step trip planningReal-time bus and light rail location
✈️ Travel
(10K)
free
9
Metro Transit
Metro Transit
Metro Transit
by Metropolitan Council
Free

Plan your transit trips, view real-time departure information for buses and trains, and purchase mobile tickets directly from your smartphone. This app simplifies navigating public transportation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Trip PlannerReal-time departure information (NexTrip)Mobile ticket purchasing
✈️ Travel
(333)
free
10
DC Transit • Metro & Bus Times
DC Transit • Metro & Bus Times
DC Transit • Metro & Bus Times
Live WMATA transit tracker
Free

Track live transit in the DC metro area with real-time updates for buses and trains. Plan your trips, get stop alerts, and view route maps, even offline. Never miss your stop with helpful notifications.

Live Metrobus and Metrorail trackingStop and schedule alertsTrip planner with directions
🗺️ Navigation
(625)
free with in-app purchases
11
DC Metro Buddy & Train Widget
DC Metro Buddy & Train Widget
DC Metro Buddy & Train Widget
WMATA - Washington DC Metro
Free

Navigate the Washington D.C. metro system with real-time train predictions and live incident updates. Personalize your commute with favorite stations and a home screen widget for at-a-glance information. Locate nearby stations and view the latest metro map.

Real-time train predictionsHome screen widgetFavorite stations
🗺️ Navigation
(8)
free with in-app purchases
12
Los Angeles Bus & Rail
Los Angeles Bus & Rail
Los Angeles Bus & Rail
Real-time Metro Arrival Time
Free

Get real-time arrival predictions for all LA Metro bus and rail routes. View all stops on a map and save your frequently used routes and stops for quick access. This app offers a simple and fast way to navigate Los Angeles public transportation.

Real-time LA Metro arrival predictionsMap view of bus/rail routesSave favorite routes and stops
✈️ Travel
(139)
ad-supported
13
Bangalore Metro
Bangalore Metro
Bangalore Metro
by Finoit Labs
Free

This navigation app provides comprehensive offline information for the Bangalore Metro system. It offers route planning, fare details, station information, and an interactive map to help users navigate the city's metro lines efficiently.

Offline metro informationRoute search with fare and timeInteractive metro map
🗺️ Navigation
(54)
free
14
The Metro Serv
The Metro Serv
The Metro Serv
Metro Serv Application
Free

This business application connects remote technicians with service dispatch for efficient operations. It facilitates seamless communication and task management within a service network.

Remote technician interconnectivityService dispatch managementTask management
💼 Business
(2)
free
15
Transit Watch for LA Metro
Transit Watch for LA Metro
Transit Watch for LA Metro
Live GPS-based arrival times
Free

Get real-time bus locations and predicted arrival times for LA Metro routes. Easily find nearby stops, pin your favorites, and navigate the transit system with live GPS data.

Real-time bus GPS locationPredicted arrival timesFind nearby stops
🗺️ Navigation
(994)
free with in-app purchases
16
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
Offline & AR
Free

Access detailed offline maps of major UK subway, tram, and light rail systems. Features include fullscreen views, zoom controls, user location tracking, and augmented reality (AR) integration for enhanced navigation.

Offline metro mapsAR viewUser location tracking
✈️ Travel
(60)
free with in-app purchases
17
Dubai-Metro
Dubai-Metro
Dubai-Metro
by Finoit Labs
Free

This offline application provides comprehensive information about the Dubai Metro system, including route planning, station details, and nearby points of interest. It offers an interactive map and search functionalities to help users navigate the city efficiently.

Offline route search with fare and time calculationInteractive metro mapSearch by location or address
🗺️ Navigation
(35)
free with in-app purchases
18
VRE Mobile
VRE Mobile
VRE Mobile
by Virginia Railway Express
Free

Purchase and utilize VRE commuter rail tickets and passes directly from your smartphone. This app allows for instant ticket buying and storage, with the option to use WMATA SmartBenefits® for purchases.

Buy and use tickets instantlyStore multiple ticketsSecure debit/credit card registration
✈️ Travel
(648)
free
19
Tin City Metro 2.0
Tin City Metro 2.0
Tin City Metro 2.0
Manage card and track buses
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
SmartPoint Connect
SmartPoint Connect
SmartPoint Connect
by Marc Liniado
Free

Manage your smart home devices remotely from any location. This application allows you to control multiple smart devices, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members.

Remote home controlControl multiple smart devicesSet timers and automation
🌟 Lifestyle
(3.9K)
free