# HOU Next Bus — Houston METRO & METRORail

> Houston METRO real-time bus and rail arrival predictions. (iPhone/iPad app by Junebot, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hou-next-bus/id548279728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hou-next-bus/id548279728/reviews.md

## What is HOU Next Bus?

HOU Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions for Houston METRO — local buses, METRORail light rail (Red, Green and Purple 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, HOU Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication.

Data provided by Houston METRO.

## Key features

- Real-time arrival predictions
- Local bus and METRORail tracking
- Map of nearby stops
- Favorite stops
- Service alerts
- Apple Watch app
- Home Screen widget

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hou-next-bus/id548279728/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Only next bus info

*2012-12-22*

Really, no directions, no mapping. Just a bunch of purple pins around your location telling you which bus is coming, but not the time it is coming. Only useful if you can't read the metro signs next to the stops.

## Frequently asked questions about HOU Next Bus

### What public transit does HOU Next Bus track?

HOU Next Bus provides real-time arrival predictions for Houston METRO's local buses and METRORail light rail lines, including the Red, Green, Purple, and Silver lines.

### Can I save my frequently used stops with HOU Next Bus?

Yes, HOU Next Bus allows you to save your regular stops as favorites for quick access to their next arrival times.

### Does HOU Next Bus show service alerts?

Yes, the app provides service alerts to keep you informed about any detours or delays affecting Houston METRO services.

### Is HOU Next Bus available on Apple Watch?

Yes, HOU Next Bus includes a companion Apple Watch app, allowing you to check transit information directly from your wrist.

### Does HOU Next Bus have ads?

Yes, HOU Next Bus contains advertisements. This is a common model for free navigation apps that offer real-time data.

### What is the age rating for HOU Next Bus?

HOU Next Bus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is HOU Next Bus updated?

The latest version of HOU Next Bus is 10.0, and it was last updated on August 4, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the app.

### What devices support HOU Next Bus?

HOU Next Bus is supported on both iPhone and Apple Watch devices, offering convenient access across your Apple ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.01 — 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.

### 10.0 — 2026-08-04

Completely rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS — faster, cleaner, and more reliable.

• Brand-new companion Apple Watch app
• Home Screen widget and Watch complication for your next departure at a glance
• Redesigned map and live arrivals
• Service alerts built in

### 6.01 — 2018-08-26

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Minor bug fixes

### 6 — 2017-12-18

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X
Other minor bug fixes

### 5.04 — 2016-05-05

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

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