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Transport Widgets vs Transportr: catalog facts
Transport WidgetsTransportr

Best for: Commuters who want their regular stops visible on the home screen

Best for: Public transport users who want a private, ad-free trip planner

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source with no ads.

Android Android
  • Live departures and arrivals on the home screen
  • Uses open data sources including Transitous
All 3 strengths for Transport Widgets
  • Live departures and arrivals on the home screen
  • Uses open data sources including Transitous
  • Open source under Apache 2.0
  • One app for many regional transit networks
  • Live departures with real-time delays where available
All 3 strengths for Transportr
  • One app for many regional transit networks
  • Live departures with real-time delays where available
  • No ads or tracking
  • Coverage depends on open transit data for your region
  • Widget only, not a full route planner
  • Coverage and real-time data depend on the region
  • Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data
All 3 limitations for Transportr
  • Coverage and real-time data depend on the region
  • Cannot verify the accuracy of agency data
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Transport Widgets

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Transportr

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.