# Denver Transit: RTD Bus TImes — user reviews > 115 indexed App Store user reviews of Denver Transit by Transit Now ltd, rated 4.50/5 from 5,864 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-transit-rtd-bus-times/id1176578705/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denver-transit-rtd-bus-times/id1176578705.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,601 · 4★ 482 · 3★ 218 · 2★ 113 · 1★ 450 ## What do users think of Denver Transit? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Real-time bus/train tracking - 👍 Helpful trip planning - 🚀 Accurate schedule information - 👍 Useful live updates on service disruptions **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate departure times - 🐛 Unreliable service notifications - 🐛 Confusing UI and navigation - 🐛 Incomplete route/schedule information **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and freezes - Disappearing bus/train routes - Incorrect station/stop information **Most requested features** - Live countdown timers for next departures - Customizable departure alerts - Integration with payment/ticketing - Improved real-time GPS tracking ## Newest reviews (17 of 115) ### 2/5 — New Update Doesn’t Show Timetables *2026-07-15, version 2026.8* Good app but the newest update does not show the full timetable of the route you’re on. ### 4/5 — I use this app all the time- however there’s room for improvement…. *2026-05-28* I really like several aspects of this app, but there are definitely areas that could be improved. The route planning is very helpful — you can choose your method of transportation, get step-by-step directions, ETAs, and route updates, and the app continues running in the background even when your phone is locked. I also like being able to save routes instead of searching them every time. The real-time tracking feature is a great idea as well. However, the live tracking is not always accurate or consistently updated. Sometimes it will say a bus or train was at a stop several minutes ago, but then stop updating its location entirely. I’m also disappointed that some route options are locked behind a paid subscription. The free version only shows limited routes, while apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps provide similar transit information at no cost. Another issue is that if you don’t press “Go” when starting a route, the app doesn’t recognize that you’re already on the bus or train. Instead of updating your trip progress, it may only show the next arrival times, which can be confusing. Overall, though, the app still has a lot of useful features and I use it often. For people who use public transportation regularly — especially those willing to pay for the subscription — it could be a really great app. The free version may still work perfectly fine for some users as well. ### 4/5 — Love the App; Live Bus Tracking is VERY Helpful — App Still Lacking Though *2025-09-30* I love RTD as a whole. The system, the thought behind (most) of it, the way it’s been implemented and handled over time. The amount of accidents and crashes, fatalities and injuries are FAR below many other major US rail networks, LR or CR included in that mix. The app needs some work though, still; implement arrival times for the trains based off of Google Maps and Apple Maps APIs if you don’t have live train tracking — however, if you DO, please do consider activating the app to see where and when the trains are as well; I notice the train schedule still guesses, where Google Maps almost ALWAYS knows when the train is going to arrive. Just a thought; some trains and buses have been missed because of the app inaccuracy. Please make a note to add more sources for arrivals and departures for the entire network; ALSO, please include the Amtrak trains that go up to the Winter Resorts! This would encourage people to preview and potentially take the Amtrak trains vs driving up I-70 with enough information about the trains, luggage, pricing, etc… it could really help make Amtrak a better travel solution overall in CO, but for sure as a faster and safer alternative than I-70 or other mountain roads nearby. ### 2/5 — Does not show departure times consistently *2025-08-01, version 2025.3.10* App frequently does not show a stop as having any departures, even when the bus is within view of or parked at the stop. Figuring out departure times is the only reason I have the app as RTD removed bus schedules from stops. (jerk move in my opinion.) ### 4/5 — Great Concept, love live bus tracking. Please expand customizations. *2025-07-21* I love what this app could be. All the basics are there and I’d love to see some fine tuning of features. The Alarms feature is great for notifications of the next departure from my selected stop, but I have to see more than just the line I’m interested in. Other features work under very specific situations which never seem to work for my needs. I love the bus live tracking. I recommend for people not wanting to look at the time table chart. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-04-09, version 2025.2.4* I understand showing ads for an unpaid app. But this app will actually hide trips from you if you don’t pay. It made me miss my appointment. Only use RTD official app ### 2/5 — Why name this the same as the app that lets you buy the tickets? *2025-03-26, version 2025.1.10* Good for trip planning but I wanted to buy transit tickets and the name being the same led me astray ### 3/5 — 3 stars because *2024-12-23, version 2024.6.3* It’s accurate within a minute or 2 so it’s in the winter ### 2/5 — Blatant copy of Transit app *2024-12-08, version 2024.6.1* It works well but is a complete, shameless ripoff of the Transit app. I would suggest coming up with your own UI. I don’t like to see people stealing others’ design and asking to be paid for it. ### 1/5 — Will not reflect my funds most of the time *2024-11-10, version 2024.5.8* Cannot navigate. ### 1/5 — Very slow train *2024-10-14, version 2024.5.4* Why are the trains running so slow on the track I’ve been taking the C train for years and now that it’s been cancelled, the E and D trains creap at best on the tracks. Horrible service, E train service is pathetic ### 1/5 — Airtags on the busses would be better and cheaper *2024-09-25, version 2024.5.4* Live bus tracking technology has been around for at least 10 years. And RTD still cant seem to figure it out. Signed, Another dissatisfied tax payer ### 1/5 — Whole service and app have gone down hill *2024-09-13* In the past six months the trains have started never being on time. I've been standing on the platform for 50 minutes for a train listed as coming every 15, and there is no notice of delay or anything. Then when the train does come it rolls along at 10mph because the tracks are damaged but not a priority to be fixed. Delays/issues when posted are not easy to find in order to plan your trip, and not updated enough to be worth it. Just use ride share instead. ### 1/5 — Bus lines don’t always seem to match up *2024-09-03* I couldn’t put in a bus route stop and get directions of how to get there. And the timing system is very confusing Not only are the bus lines difficult, but the app said there was a disruption to service on the R-line and that there would be shuttle service instead but there isn’t and the train is running. It also doesn’t specify what to look for for the shuttle if there was one.. very frustrating as a commuter when the train doors stay open for less than 30 seconds. ### 1/5 — Terrible App/Terrible Transit *2024-08-09, version 2024.4.1* Unsurprisingly the app is as user unfriendly as using the bus or train. ### 1/5 — This app is useless *2024-08-07, version 2024.4.1* The live feed for buses doesn’t work half the time. It almost never works for trains. The trip planner is the worst. Gives me incorrect or misleading routes all the time. It just told me to take a bus that doesn’t even exist. Now I have to spend $20 on an Uber just to get somewhere on time. ### 1/5 — LD *2024-07-11, version 2023.6.12* Trains are completely unpredictable. Posted schedules, online schedules and trip planners don’t match each other or reality. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Inaccurate *2026-08-09, version 2026.8* Listed times are never accurate and cancellation is not posted ### 1/5 — Slow *2026-06-18, version 2026.8* It’s fine if you can get anything to load at all ### 1/5 — The App *2026-06-07, version 2026.7.4* The App isn't very user friendly. I will delete it on the 10th because all I want to do is see the bus schedules, not make a trip. Your format is all wrong. I could design a better app than this.Lol ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-03-01, version 2026.2* Once you get a subscription, they make canceling it so difficult it’s nearly impossible ### 1/5 — Incorrect tracking *2026-01-16, version 2026.1.1* The times they have for train track are always late plan to be there ahead of what the app tells you or you will miss your train/bus ### 1/5 — Too hard *2025-12-23, version 2025.5.3* Should be much easier to just plan a trip, but this app is very hard for that to be done intuitively ### 1/5 — No updated routes no announcement *2025-12-03* The RTD has a track shut down at the Southmoor station for some time now and the routing system is still hallucinating train routes traffic and time. There is no announcement that the H line is cancelled past Southmoor, there’s no warning that traffic at the Southmoor is currently being manually trafficked. Nothing! This app literally cannot handle the RTD having any routing changes. You’d be better off reading the train schedule on newspaper from 5 months ago then checking this app. ### 1/5 — Bad timing *2025-11-14, version 2025.5.3* An hour long wait only for it to tell me I have to wait for another hour cause YOUR app led me to the wrong stop and only told me AFTER the bus left! I would have made it to my location on time if I had just walked instead of waiting for that long! Get your locations in order. I’m never using public transit ever again. ### 1/5 — Will not reflect my funds most of the time *2025-10-24, version 2025.5.2* Cannot navigate. ### 1/5 — Basic and stupid *2025-04-26, version 2025.2.9* Can’t select the bus I want to take. Asks you to pay for the membership to use selecting features. Will stick to maps. Way better ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Chris is the goat *2026-06-07, version 2026.7.4* Chris from the AB1 bus actually made my day so much better, he’s the best. What a guy. Deserves a raise. ### 5/5 — Horrible billing system *2025-03-10, version 2025.1.10* The subscription plan is very sneaky and makes you think you’re paying less than you actually are. It’s quite the sham. ### 5/5 — Outstanding Performance *2025-03-01* Some drivers you know are going through the job as a driver or hired person but every once in a while there’s one that breaks all the rules and has a recall memory and has the abilities to make sure that you are important to his well being as he is to yours **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing this thoughtful review! 😊 It’s wonderful to hear about your positive experience. While our app helps with transit information, it’s the amazing drivers and staff who truly make journeys special. We’re glad we could play a part in your trip and appreciate your support! 🚍✨ ### 5/5 — Feature Request *2024-07-08, version 2024.4* I want a live activity that will give me a countdown (minutes and seconds) until the next departure of whatever train I specify. I also want a widget that can show the next 2-3 departures in a specific direction at a glance. ### 5/5 — I love 😍 *2024-04-20, version 2024.2.11* I love😍 ### 5/5 — Byron *2024-04-05, version 2024.2.9* Everything is is as well as expected ### 5/5 — Wow *2023-08-26, version 2023.4* ❤️it! ### 5/5 — Nice app 🙂👍 *2023-08-03, version 2023.3.3* I like this app ### 5/5 — Better than Google maps for transit info *2023-01-31, version 2022.6.1* Google is wrong half the time ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-08-04, version 2022.3.2* Helpful info love how you’ve started describing and updating line issues or upcoming work, keep those updates coming cause this transport is exactly what I need! --- *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 2026-09-09.*