# BOS Next Bus — MBTA bus & T arrival times

> MBTA bus and T stop arrival predictions with route viewing and favorite stops. (iPhone/iPad app by Junebot, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bos-next-bus/id543179173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bos-next-bus/id543179173/reviews.md

## What is BOS Next Bus?

BOS Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions for the MBTA — local buses, the subway (Red, Orange, Blue and Green Lines), and the Silver Line.

Find nearby stops on the map, tap one for the next arrivals, and save your regular stops as favorites. Service alerts keep you posted on detours and delays.

Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, BOS Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app and watch-face complication.

Data provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

## Key features

- Real-time arrival predictions
- Location-based stop identification
- Map navigation integration
- Route viewing
- Favorite stop saving
- System-wide notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOS Next Bus - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bos-next-bus/id543179173/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Never works anymore

*2018-10-30*

Always says “no nearby buses”.

### 2/5 — Yikes.

*2018-10-17*

This app was decent at first. It worked for like a month and then one day I was leaving my college building to see what time my bus would be arriving and instead of the usual display of the buses and their arriving times, there was a display of “no nearby buses.” Quite annoying. I thought maybe it was my service, but it was simply just the app tweaking. I had to stand around outside for over twenty minutes, waiting, because I was nervous that I’d miss the upcoming buses. Hoping that the problem gets fixed before I delete the app.

### 2/5 — Would be a great app if it worked!

*2018-07-05*

I would’ve given this 5 stars if it was working. I’ve had this app for awhile and it’s a had a few minor glitches but now it just says no near by buses. Hopefully it’ll get fixed because it can be very handy for a Bus commuter such as myself.

### 3/5 — Works well to a point

*2016-11-16*

I generally take a bus from Wonderland to get home, but there's some sort of bug with *specifically* the Wonderland bus station loading. 

Whenever I try to select the Wonderland stop, the app will crash. That means that if I am actually at or near the Wonderland bus stop, I can't open the app at all because it will crash immediately upon opening. Not really sure what the problem is, but it definitely brings usability way down for me.

### 3/5 — I love this app, but...

*2016-06-29*

I use this app every single day, and I love it... But recently it stopped working and I've been forced to rely on other inferior bus apps. The problems I've been noticing are: 1) the app crashes if I try to check certain stops, 2) the app shows no nearby buses for bus stops I know are active, 3) some of the arrival times for stops which are functional seem to be inaccurate.

Please fix it so I can have this app back!

### 1/5 — Not good

*2015-03-25*

What is this??????

### 1/5 — It doesn't work with the update!!!!

*2014-10-27*

It doesn't work with the new update, useless!!!!!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-10-18*

Completely inaccurate, wasted so much time and frustration waiting for nonexistent buses. Deleting now.

### 1/5 — Best MBTA app

*2014-08-01*

Lately, this app has been crashing! Won't work properly. 😾

### 1/5 — Whomp Whomp

*2014-06-23*

This app was incredibly on target until a couple days ago it basically just stopped working. It's saying no nearby buses on routes that are stilling running. You have to hope that if you follow the bus line on the app that you'll eventually get one that pops up and guesstimate.

## Frequently asked questions about BOS Next Bus

### What is BOS Next Bus?

BOS Next Bus is a navigation application that provides real-time arrival predictions for MBTA bus and T stops. It helps users find nearby stops and view route information.

### How does BOS Next Bus determine my location?

BOS Next Bus can determine your location using your device's location services or through map navigation. This allows it to identify nearby bus and T stops.

### Can I save my frequently used stops in BOS Next Bus?

Yes, BOS Next Bus allows you to save your favorite stops. This feature makes it quick and easy to access arrival predictions for the stops you use most often.

### Does BOS Next Bus show system-wide notifications?

Yes, BOS Next Bus displays system-wide notifications relevant to the MBTA service. This keeps you informed about any service alerts or changes.

### What devices is BOS Next Bus available on?

BOS Next Bus is available on watch and iPhone devices. It is designed for mobile use, offering convenient access to transit information.

### How often is BOS Next Bus updated?

The latest version of BOS Next Bus is 10.01, last updated on January 20, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### Does BOS Next Bus have ads?

Yes, BOS Next Bus contains advertisements. Users may encounter ads while using the application.

### What is the user rating for BOS Next Bus?

BOS Next Bus has a rating of 1.8 stars from 11 ratings. This indicates a generally low user satisfaction based on the available feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.06 — 2026-09-05

• Transit data refreshed for the fall 2026 schedules
• Stop, route and schedule updates can now arrive over the air, without waiting for a new app release
• Watch complication no longer repeats the route name when it is also the destination
• Fixed the map occasionally dropping a selected stop while it re-centered

### 10.05 — 2026-08-18

• Refreshed transit data — routes, stops and schedules rebuilt from each agency's current feed.
• More reliable database updates. An interrupted download can no longer leave the app without a usable map.

### 10.04 — 2026-07-24

• Apple Watch: complications refresh in the background and stay accurate, favorites sync reliably between iPhone and Watch, and tapping a complication opens that stop's arrivals.
• Clearer route names on Apple Watch — longer line names no longer wrap.
• Smoother arrival updates, more reliable location re-centering, and a fixed database-update progress indicator.
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 10.03 — 2026-07-20

- App updates now refresh the bundled schedule data so you always see the latest stops and routes.
- Stability fix for the in-app database update.
- Reliability improvements.

### 10.02 — 2026-07-19

Faster, more accurate arrival times:
- Countdown times now update live between refreshes
- Vehicles that already departed no longer show as "Arriving"
- Updated stops and routes database, with automatic update support
- MBTA subway and bus arrival accuracy improvements

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