# Bee Network > Public transport planner, tracker, and ticketing app for Greater Manchester. (iPhone/iPad app by Transport for Greater Manchester.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-network/id1669705230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Transport for Greater Manchester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038009043) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.66/5 from 2,236 App Store ratings · 233 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 80 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-09-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-network/id1669705230/reviews.md ## What is Bee Network? Say yellow to the Bee Network app, brought to you by Transport for Greater Manchester. You can find your nearest stop, get live departure times, track your bus, plan a journey and buy and use tram tickets. Use the Bee Network app to: • Track bus live locations • Find your nearest stops and departure times, save your favourites for quick access • Plan your journey on public transport or by active travel • Buy and display tram, bus and multi modal tickets • View active, purchased and expired tickets • Rate your journey BUS TRACKING View the live locations of buses on a map and track them along the route to your stop. You can also see the locations of subsequent buses and where they are currently are on the route. LIVE TRAVEL UPDATES Get live departure times for bus, tram and train. Find your nearest stop, select it as a ‘favourite’ and stay updated. JOURNEY PLANNING You can plan public transport journeys on buses, trams and trains as well as active travel via cycling, cycle hire and walking. Filter results by travel mode or step-free access. Park and ride options are provided when available. We will let you know the right ticket for your journey and either give you the option to buy it in the app or provide you with pricing information and instructions for other retail channels. BUY, SAVE AND DISPLAY TICKETS FROM THE APP You can buy selected bus and tram tickets on the Bee Network app, including our new Bee AnyBus+Tram tickets and use the app to display or scan your ticket when boarding or for inspection. You can now pay easily with Apple Pay and Google Pay as well as the option to save your payment details, to make it quicker and easier when you’re buying your tickets. RATE YOUR JOURNEY Let us know about your bus and tram journeys in Greater Manchester. We will use your feedback to shape the Bee Network. For further information go to beenetwork.com Please note that you must have a valid ticket to travel on public transport otherwise you are liable for a Penalty Fare. If you are using the app to buy and display tickets for travel, make sure your phone has enough battery to display your ticket for the duration of your journey. Bee Network: Powered by Transport for Greater Manchester. Every journey. Every day. ## Key features - Live bus tracking - Nearest stop finder - Live departure times - Journey planning - Buy tram and bus tickets - View active tickets - Rate your journey ## What do users think of Bee Network? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Convenient information in one place - 🚀 Great journey planning - 👍 Improved over time **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate bus/tram times - 🐛 Unreliable live tracking - 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes - 🐛 Logging out issues - 🐛 Missing key features like timetables and route search **Commonly reported bugs** - Buses disappearing from the app - Incorrect ticket validation leading to fines - App unable to load tickets or log in at times **Most requested features** - Add offline mode for tickets - Integrate with Apple Wallet - Improve journey planning and route search - Provide more detailed service disruption information ## Recent user reviews (10 of 233) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-network/id1669705230/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t respond to emails *2026-08-18, version 1.10.0* I keep trying to contact the bee network via email but they just don’t reply. ### 5/5 — Bee network *2026-08-14, version 1.10.0* Just the best for Manchester transport ### 4/5 — Bee network *2026-08-12, version 1.10.0* I have just downloaded this app and it looks pretty impressive, although I cannot comment on its functionality. I just wanted to ask the developers to make provision for me to add my concessionary aged related travel pass to my iPhone. I could then use my iPhone on contactless transactions on the bus or train if my card was lossed or damaged. ### 3/5 — Very Good but needs data *2026-08-12, version 1.10.0* The bee Network app is very good because it can help you find different ways of transport around you, however I don’t like the fact that you need data to be able to use the app properly so if you run out of data or if the service is bad then you can’t find your way. I think they could develop the app better. If they made the app so that you don’t need data to use all the different parts of the app. ### 3/5 — Why can’t you add you pass to your wallet *2026-08-08, version 1.10.0* The app doesn’t allow you to add pass to your wallet. If you run out of data or for quick entry this feature is needed ### 5/5 — The Best Transport Manchester has ever had. *2026-08-07, version 1.10.0* I use the Bee bus service regularly and tram service a couple of times a week. Its been an enjoyable experience since the Bee network took over. Thank you Andy Burnham and the Transport system for Greater Manchester for making my days so much better. ### 1/5 — Pathetic *2026-07-31, version 1.10.0* Absolutely Hated the service bus driver said there’s not child single availability and I’m just surprised a multi million pound company can’t give me a simple ticket hate the company very corrupt and need to be more professional if I could I would give it -5 stars ### 3/5 — Air con *2026-07-11, version 1.10.0* Please fit air con on the trams and buses. It’s disgusting and uncomfortable in this heat. Thank you. 🙏 ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-07-07, version 1.9.5* One day ticket of Tram cannot be bought ### 2/5 — Not really that great. Fails quite a bit and you have to reinstall. Service details also disappear *2026-07-04, version 1.9.5* Not Great ## Frequently asked questions about Bee Network ### What does the Bee Network app do? The Bee Network app helps you plan public transport journeys, track buses in real-time, and buy tram and bus tickets for travel in Greater Manchester. It allows you to find your nearest stops, view live departure times, and save your favorite locations. ### How do I buy tickets with the app? You can buy selected bus and tram tickets directly within the Bee Network app, including multi-modal options. The app supports payment via Apple Pay and Google Pay, and you can save your payment details for faster purchases. Once purchased, you can display or scan your ticket when boarding or for inspection. ### Can I track my bus live? Yes, the app offers live bus tracking, allowing you to view the real-time locations of buses on a map and follow their routes to your stop. You can also see the positions of subsequent buses on their respective routes. ### What kind of journeys can I plan? You can plan journeys using public transport such as buses, trams, and trains. The app also supports active travel options like cycling, cycle hire, and walking. You can filter journey results by travel mode or step-free access, and park and ride options are provided when available. ### Is the app free to use? The Bee Network app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, you will need to purchase tickets for your journeys through the app or other retail channels to travel on public transport. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-19 We’ve made a variety of functionality, performance, and stability improvements. ### 1.10.0 — 2026-07-09 We’ve made a variety of functionality, performance, and stability improvements. ### 1.9.5 — 2026-06-25 We’ve made a variety of functionality, performance, and stability improvements. ### 1.9.4 — 2026-06-13 We’ve made a variety of functionality, performance, and stability improvements. ### 1.9.2 — 2026-06-03 We’ve made a variety of performance, accessibility, and stability improvements. ## Apps similar to Bee Network | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Diamond Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-bus/id1298563647) | 4.3 (21) | Free | Travel | | [Beryl - bike & e-scooter hire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beryl-bike-and-e-scooter-hire/id1386768364) | 4.2 (54) | Free | Travel | | [Alton Towers Resort — Official](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alton-towers-resort-official/id683491029) | 4.5 (60) | Free | Travel | | [Starling Bikes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starling-bikes/id6475349536) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Travel | | [Northern Train Tickets & Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-train-tickets-and-times/id576380036) | 4.6 (60) | Free | Travel | | [TransPennine Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transpennine-express/id460359233) | 4.5 (193) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Transport for Greater Manchester - [Manchester Metrolink](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manchester-metrolink/id422875110) - [get me there – TfGM Metrolink](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-me-there-tfgm-metrolink/id1049913060) All apps by Transport for Greater Manchester: https://appshunter.io/developer/1038009043 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*