London · Comparison
Looking for a Citymapper alternative? It depends what for.
Citymapper is excellent at what it's built for: planning an A-to-B journey across modes, comparing routes, and guiding you turn by turn. If you're navigating somewhere new, use it. But most transit checks aren't journeys — they're the same stop, every day, and the only question is when. That's the whole of what Vidona does, and why it's faster at it.
| Citymapper | Vidona | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Journey planning, A to B | “When's my next one?” at a glance |
| Opens to | Search / trip options | Live board for the stops around you |
| Lock Screen widgets | Journey-focused | Live countdown for your saved stop |
| Account | Optional sign-in for sync | None — favourites sync via your iCloud |
| Coverage | Many cities worldwide | Helsinki, London, Berlin, Rome — with live data |
| Price | Free with paid tier | Free; ads in-app only, widgets ad-free |
Comparison reflects each app's publicly described features as of 2026-07-21; both change over time — check their listings for current details.
Frequently asked
Should I replace Citymapper with Vidona?
If you mostly plan unfamiliar journeys, no — keep Citymapper. If you mostly glance at the same stops, Vidona gets you that answer without opening an app at all.
Can I use both?
Yes, they compose well: Vidona on the Lock Screen for the daily “when”, a journey planner for the occasional “how”.
Does Vidona plan routes?
No, deliberately. No journey planner, no clutter — just live departures for stops near you or stops you've saved.
See also
Your stop, before you ask.
Vidona shows live departures for the stops around you the moment it opens — then keeps them on your Lock Screen, in Spotlight, and a sentence to Siri away.
Free · no account · widgets stay ad-free