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Citymapper vs TomTom

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Citymapper

Software

The ultimate urban mobility app for city commuters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TomTom logo

TomTom

Software

Global leader in navigation and mapping products, offering maps, traffic information, navigation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Citymapper has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Citymapper citymapper's own App Store listing states live transit and turn-by-turn features work only in a named list of specific cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and dozens of other listed cities), not globally, per the developer's own description.; TomTom tomTom's consumer navigation app was rebranded from AmiGO to 'TomTom', causing naming confusion across stores
  • They diverge on capability: Citymapper covers Multi-modal routing, TomTom covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Citymapper and TomTom actually diverge.

Attributes where Citymapper and TomTom differ
AttributeCitymapperTomTom
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20111991

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Citymapper

  • Multi-modal routing
  • Real-time departures
  • Live bus tracking
  • Disruption alerts
  • Walking directions
  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Lime

Only in TomTom

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Citymapper

  • Daily commutingnot TomTom
  • City explorationnot TomTom
  • Trip planningnot TomTom
  • Mobility as a servicenot TomTom

TomTom

  • Turn-by-turn car navigation with offline downloadable mapsnot Citymapper
  • Live traffic rerouting and incident/hazard alertsnot Citymapper
  • Speed camera and speed-limit warningsnot Citymapper
  • Truck-specific routing (vehicle dimensions, hazardous cargo restrictions, rest stops) via GO Expertnot Citymapper
  • EV charging station location and fuel price lookup (Android)not Citymapper

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Citymapper

  • Citymapper's own App Store listing states live transit and turn-by-turn features work only in a named list of specific cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and dozens of other listed cities), not globally, per the developer's own description.

TomTom

  • TomTom's consumer navigation app was rebranded from AmiGO to 'TomTom', causing naming confusion across stores
  • Live services (traffic, speed cameras, fuel prices, parking, EV charging, weather) are gated behind a paid Premium subscription on top of the free base app
  • Offline maps in the GO Expert/GO Navigation line require a recurring subscription rather than a one-time purchase, with only a single free trial month
  • EV charging-station navigation is Android-only per TomTom's own product page

Pricing, plan by plan

Citymapper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Multi-modal routing
    • Real-time departures
    • Basic navigation
  • Citymapper Premium$4.99/month
    • Live location sharing
    • Weather integration
    • Widgets

TomTom

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TomTom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Citymapper if

  • You need multi-modal routing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want real-time departures.
Citymapper review

Choose TomTom if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want user interface.
TomTom review

Questions people ask

Is Citymapper or TomTom better?
Neither clearly leads. Citymapper starts at Free and TomTom at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citymapper or TomTom?
Citymapper has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Citymapper and On request for TomTom.
Does Citymapper or TomTom run on more platforms?
Citymapper runs on Ios, Android, Web. TomTom runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Citymapper for free?
Yes. Citymapper has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TomTom starts at On request.
What is Citymapper best used for?
Citymapper is most often used for daily commuting, city exploration, trip planning, mobility as a service. Of those, daily commuting and city exploration are not what TomTom is typically brought in for.
What can Citymapper do that TomTom cannot?
Citymapper covers Multi-modal routing, Real-time departures, Live bus tracking, Disruption alerts. TomTom covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
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