# Kolumbus — From A-B in 1-2-3

> Real-time public transport planner with live vehicle tracking and route alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Kolumbus AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kolumbus/id565091833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kolumbus AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/535450217)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2013-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kolumbus/id565091833/reviews.md

## What is Kolumbus?

The Kolumbus app provides full control over your journey.

With travel planner and real time departures in one app, you get: 
• easier planning and more accurate travel suggestions
• stored shortcuts to your favourite places
• step by step guiding throughout the journey 
• real time map location of the bus and boat at any time 
• notifications regarding changes and detours on your routes 
• overview of the capacity on board the bus 

Real time and travel planning in one app! Download or update the app to get the latest features. It's completely free. 

Have a nice trip!

Questions or experiencing issues? Contact us at app@kolumbus.no

## Key features

- Travel planner
- Real-time departures
- Favorite places shortcuts
- Step-by-step journey guidance
- Live bus and boat map location
- Route change notifications
- Onboard capacity overview

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kolumbus/id565091833/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Who or what is this app for?

*2023-01-02*

This app seems to be written by people who assume a lot. Where is this app working? What transport companies are included? It may come as a surprise to developers, but there are non-Norwegians in the country who need information as well. And they may not have the same sort of inside information that Norwegians have. I seem to recall that Columbus was operating ferries somewhere, but I cannot remember where. And there’s absolutely no information on the app page even! Please: look at the app from the perspective of an outsider: UX testing.

### 1/5 — New update - App doesn’t load

*2019-12-11*

Don’t fix what’s not broken ! Now the new app doesn’t load at all

### 5/5 — Kempe bra

*2018-06-01*

Nå kan jeg vite når bussen kommer

### 1/5 — Elendig

*2018-02-02*

Kræsjer

### 2/5 — Ny versjon krasjer

*2014-04-01*

Appen fungerte bra, men unntak av at flere bussen ofte var Offline og dermed kun oppga ca. tid ihht timetabell. 
Etter siste oppdatering lukker imidlertid appen seg automatisk ved åpning. Har prøvd alt fra reinstallasjon til restart av min iPhone 5S

### 1/5 — Krasjer med en gang

*2014-03-31*

Krasjer med en gang etter oppdatering...

## Frequently asked questions about Kolumbus

### What is Kolumbus?

Kolumbus is a free navigation app that provides real-time public transport information, including journey planning, live vehicle tracking, and route change notifications.

### Is Kolumbus free to use?

Yes, Kolumbus is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does Kolumbus support?

Kolumbus is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Kolumbus updated?

The latest version is 4.33.1, and the app was last updated on March 10, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure optimal performance and features.

### What is the age rating for Kolumbus?

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

### How accurate is the real-time tracking in Kolumbus?

The app provides real-time map location of buses and boats, along with notifications for changes and detours, aiming for accurate and up-to-date journey information.

### Can I save my favorite routes in Kolumbus?

Yes, Kolumbus allows you to store shortcuts to your favorite places, making it easier to plan frequent journeys.

### What user feedback is available for Kolumbus?

Kolumbus has a rating of 4.3 stars from 55 ratings, suggesting a generally positive user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.40.2 — 2026-09-05

Bugfixes

### 4.40.1 — 2026-08-23

Design improvements

### 4.40.0 — 2026-08-18

Design improvements

### 4.33.4 — 2026-07-18

Bugfixes

### 4.33.3 — 2026-07-03

Changes related to the new traffic pattern on Bussveien

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