# CONNECT Transit

> Real-time bus tracking and trip planning for public transit users. (iPhone/iPad app by Syncromatics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-transit/id1141916391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Syncromatics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018907481)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-transit/id1141916391/reviews.md

## What is CONNECT Transit?

The Connect Transit app keeps you connected in Bloomington-Normal. Use the app to track your bus in real time, see when the next bus is coming your way, plan your trips, and see service alerts. You can even mark your favorite stops. Stay connected, save time, and take the guess work out of riding the bus with the Connect mobile app. Connect Transit is connecting you in new ways!

## Key features

- Real-time bus tracking
- Bus arrival predictions
- Trip planning
- Service alerts
- Favorite stop marking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-transit/id1141916391/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2025-03-06*

I wish I could give this no stars. The app is as inaccurate as the busses themselves are. I see a bus is coming in 8 minutes so I get out to wait for it and by the time I show up the bus is leaving, but the app says 5 minutes till arrival. I hate this app with my whole heart.

### 3/5 — Favorite button has gone

*2024-12-04*

I used it once a time before, but now I can’t find it anymore.

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2023-02-07*

While it correctly operates the majority of the time, there’s a large minority in which it does not. This includes displaying incorrect route data, or simply not loading. The server runs on potatoes and is patchy at best.

### 1/5 — So bad

*2022-10-31*

The app never works correctly. Don’t be surprised when it shows a bus off the map or no bus at all. Also have fun in the afternoon when the app won’t load.

### 2/5 — bus schedules

*2022-06-13, version 4.5.26*

It's unfortunate how many riders use this app to find out when the bus will be arriving.

Use the bus schedule for that, not the app.

### 2/5 — The update was a major downgrade

*2022-02-10*

This app used to be really helpful before they redesigned it a few months ago. Sure, it needed some improvements with the user interface and navigation, but whatever they did to it did NOT fix that. You can no longer select specific stops on the map to see what bus routes come to them, which was one of the features I used the most. Now you have to figure out the stops based on names alone. Also the predictions are completely useless now. They used to be quite accurate, only messing up by a couple minutes at most. But now the predictions are so bad you might as well just take your best guess at when the bus will come. Many people rely on the bus system to get around, so this is a really critical flaw.
PLEASE change the app back to what it was before the redesign. It had its flaws but it was SO much better than what it is now.

### 1/5 — Literally useless

*2022-01-05*

Waste of development, data, time, and money. Please remove this app from the app store. Times and I’m going to assume routes too are completely wrong. I swear this thing is just generating random times.

### 1/5 — Better Before Update

*2021-09-17*

This used to be a helpful app and would tell you when the buses were almost at your stop but now after it updated it doesn’t show you the correct times and you cannot see where the bus is at.

### 4/5 — Decent App but Inconsistent Busses

*2021-08-19*

The app is pretty easy to navigate as far as finding the route you want to take however the buses themself are almost always late. My advice is to use this app as a rough outline for routes and to always take the bus one earlier then you think you need.  (The red bird express never come 20mins apart like it says🥲)

### 1/5 — Unsure what the point is if it’s not accurate

*2020-08-13*

I’m doing an internship this fall at ISU. I don’t have a car, and I was so excited to see that there was an app to help me track the buses since I live a few miles away from my work. I saw the bad reviews but decided to give it a go. 
In the mornings, the buses are pretty accurate and give me no problem gettin to work...but when it comes to getting home after a long day, the buses are so inconsistent and the app is no help. Out of four days so far, I’ve had to walk home because of one of two things. Either the app said there was a bus that never even showed up, or that there were no buses running all of the sudden. Out of most of my days WALKING back home, and when the app says no buses are working, I see two of the SAME ROUTE BUS pass by me. 
I’ve never been so annoyed with an app or public transportation before. I’ve gotten a new pair of walking shoes just for this. Either the app needs to be fixed, or the bus system needs to have a better structure to arrival times. Probably both...

## Frequently asked questions about CONNECT Transit

### What is the current rating for CONNECT Transit?

CONNECT Transit has a current rating of 1.7 stars based on 26 user ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user reception.

### Is CONNECT Transit free to use?

Yes, CONNECT Transit is available for free download and use, with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices are supported by CONNECT Transit?

CONNECT Transit is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is CONNECT Transit updated?

The app was last updated on October 2, 2025, with version 4.14.0. This suggests a relatively active update schedule.

### What is the age rating for CONNECT Transit?

CONNECT Transit has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I plan trips with CONNECT Transit?

Yes, CONNECT Transit allows users to plan their trips, providing an essential feature for navigating public transit routes.

### Does CONNECT Transit offer real-time bus tracking?

Yes, a core feature of CONNECT Transit is its ability to track buses in real time, helping users know exactly when their bus will arrive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-08-31

Performance and stability improvements.

### 4.14.2 — 2026-07-10

Improved accessibility for alerts, favorite stops, and route navigation, restored the live map location indicator, and added stability/performance updates across the app.

### 4.14.0 — 2025-10-02

- Bug fixes.
- Stability improvements.

### 4.13.0 — 2025-04-12

Minor performance improvements.

### 4.12.0 — 2024-12-26

This release includes numerous performance improvements, specifically related to functionality with screen readers for better accessibility. We also now hide vehicles from the map if they are no longer updating their position in real-time, so riders don't get stuck looking at old locations.

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