# DoubleMap Bus Tracker

> Real-time bus tracking and arrival predictions for transit riders. (iPhone/iPad app by DoubleMap LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublemap-bus-tracker/id493867628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DoubleMap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493867931)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.01/5 from 2,859 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublemap-bus-tracker/id493867628/reviews.md

## What is DoubleMap Bus Tracker?

DoubleMap is a real-time bus tracking system.

DoubleMap allows riders to track the exact location of a bus in real time. We know how busy your day is. Don't waste it waiting at the bus stop.

App features:
- View bus locations in real time
- Get ETA predictions for the stops you use
- Choose the routes you want to see
- Stay updated on the latest changes in your system

Downloaded the app but don't see your transit system? Request it! Let your transit system know that you want DoubleMap.

## Key features

- Real-time bus location tracking
- ETA predictions for bus stops
- Selectable route display
- System change notifications

## What do users think of DoubleMap Bus Tracker?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Real-time bus tracking
- 👍 Helpful for planning trips
- 💡 Allows tracking of family members
- 🚀 Accurate bus locations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Inaccurate arrival time estimates
- 🗺️ Issues with map and route display
- 🔍 Lack of accessibility features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Buses not showing up on the map
- Routes disappearing from the app
- Automatic zoom-out behavior
- Inconsistent performance across different cities

**Most requested features**

- Notification system for bus arrival
- Ability to save favorite routes/stops
- Improved route schedule information
- Apple Watch app integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublemap-bus-tracker/id493867628/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Real time and map features frequently don’t work

*2024-05-30*

The majority of the time the app doesn’t work properly.

### 3/5 — Deceptive take on location permissions

*2023-08-04*

It will take “when using” as “when installed on the device” and always track your location.

### 3/5 — North American transit

*2023-07-08*

I grabbed a copy of this app as it seemed to be about the only one that allowed me to live track buses in Banff. It’s not as feature rich as many of the bigger apps, and seems to struggle under load, although that may well be the Banff transport providers systems. Main thing is that it found me my bus when the schedule went out the window!

### 4/5 — Great source of bus information when it works

*2023-05-23*

We use it everyday to find out real-time bus location before it gets to our stop. The latest version however seemed to have broken the select route option. I am unable to select a single route option and am forced to select all routes.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2023-01-02*

Does not work.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2022-10-25, version 4.2.2*

The app consistently crashes, does not stay up to date with busses, and overall just works so poorly. Every time I click on the bus route information, the app crashes. Every time I click on the stop information, it crashes. Every time i do anything, it crashes. This isn’t even taking into consideration how inaccurate it always is. The app will say “5-8 minutes away” for about 15 minutes and then no bus ever shows. It just does not update. The entire software system needs to be updated so the app can do what it says it’s supposed to.

### 1/5 — you will miss class bc of this app**

*2022-04-04, version 4.2.2*

Besides the fact that it has a live bus tracker, that is usually not accurate, none of the bus schedule times ever match up with when the buses are actually getting you. It could say a bus is supposed to pick you up at noon and you won’t see a bus even parked waiting to leave until 12:30. there’s gonna come a point where they actually have to make a change and update the app regularly because it is ridiculous how inaccurate this app is for the amount of users on it.

### 2/5 — Bus routes not shown In off hours!

*2022-03-31, version 4.2.2*

It is very important to me to plan out my bus travel routes the night before I’m going to go on a bus trip.  However this app displays absolutely nothing when the buses aren’t running!  It doesn’t display the path they take, and it doesn’t display the stops that I need to see to plan my route.  No information at all is shown for the routes outside of the hours that the buses run.

Hugely Disappointing 😿 

But I do like the GPS, and the list of stops for each route.  I can’t speak to the accuracy yet, since I haven’t tried out the app yet while the buses are running.

### 3/5 — I use both DoubleMap & TransLoc to meet my needs

*2022-02-17, version 4.2.2*

Each of the above apps does something better than the other & I need to switch off between them both to get the full picture of what’s going on with the buses. TransLoc is more accurate about where the bus REALLY is instead of merely reflecting where it’s SCHEDULED to be. But I think there was a function in DoubleMap that lists exact intersections for bus stops. So I use them both.

### 2/5 — Very buggy doesn’t refresh properly

*2021-09-01, version 4.2.2*

I’ve missed the bus several times because even if I have the app open, it does not refresh the bus locations consistently. Super buggy, stops often don’t load when I click on them. Hard to see the direction of the routes so I have no idea which way the bus goes after it leaves the stop if it overlaps with the return route for the same bus

## Frequently asked questions about DoubleMap Bus Tracker

### What does DoubleMap do?

DoubleMap is a real-time bus tracking system that allows riders to see the exact location of their bus. It helps you avoid waiting at the bus stop by providing live updates and estimated arrival times.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include viewing bus locations in real time, getting ETA predictions for your chosen stops, selecting specific routes to monitor, and staying updated on any changes within your transit system.

### Is DoubleMap free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What if my transit system isn't listed?

If you've downloaded the app but don't see your transit system, you can request it. The app encourages users to let their transit system know they want DoubleMap to be implemented.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for public transit riders who want to make their commute more efficient. It's ideal for anyone who uses buses and wants to know exactly when their bus will arrive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.10 — 2023-05-25

Bug fix related to the impossibility of selecting individual routes

### 4.2.9 — 2023-05-12

Bug Fixes & Performance Enhancements

### 4.2.2 — 2020-11-15

Improvements to functionality

### 4.2.1 — 2020-02-21

Bug Fixes & Performances Enhancements

### 4.2 — 2019-10-31

Bug Fixes & Performance Enhancements: 
* Now able to center on transit system with bus icon
* Vehicle orientation has improved
* Dark mode has been disabled for now, support soon to come

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