# Madeira Bus — Offline Bus Times & Planner > Offline Madeira bus schedules, routes, and stop information. (iPhone/iPad app by Olav Løite.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-bus/id6756202456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Olav Løite](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793372256) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 98 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-bus/id6756202456/reviews.md ## What is Madeira Bus? Plan bus trips around Madeira with offline schedules, nearby stops, route details, and a practical journey planner for tourists and locals. Madeira Bus is built for the moments when a timetable website is hard to use, mobile signal is weak, or you just need to know which bus to take next. Plan before you fly • Search by destination, place, stop, or route number — no GPS needed • Set start and end by name or by tapping the map • Journeys use real walking times to and from the stop • Save the trips you plan and open them again on the island Reliable on the island • Stop-by-stop timetables for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays • First and last departures, with a warning when a bus is the day's last • An offline map is built into the app — nothing to download over Wi-Fi • Nearby stops and departures when location access is enabled On the bus • GO: tap "I'm on this bus" and follow your ride along the route, with the next stop ahead and your exit stop marked • Works offline, no account, no sign-up Good to know before you travel • Fares screen for the GIRO ticket system and the separate Aerobus airport fare • Porto Santo ferry timetable and fares • Horários do Funchal urban routes, CAM intercity and airport services, and growing RODOESTE regional coverage • Route numbers follow the current network, including 702 (formerly 113) • English, Portuguese, German, and French; dark mode follows your system Optional Pro Browsing schedules, searching, and planning trips work without an upgrade. Optional Pro unlocks extra map features and supports the work. Times shown are scheduled departures, not live vehicle positions. Coverage is improving continuously — some regional routes are still being expanded, so if you find a wrong stop, a missing time, or a confusing journey, please send feedback from inside the app so we can correct it. Madeira Bus is an independent app and is not affiliated with the bus operators or with SIGA. ## Key features - Complete SIGA bus network coverage - Offline timetables and schedules - Browse routes by number or destination - Find nearby bus stops - Map integration for directions - Multi-language support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Early Supporter | $8.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-bus/id6756202456/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Awful *2026-07-25* Unusable without paying for mapping. Impossible to work out easiest/best route. Bus times given unreliable. **Developer response:** Sorry the app frustrated you. Two honest notes: it shows the operators' official scheduled times, not live tracking — so a bus running late won't be reflected in the app. And routes and timetables are free to browse; the map view is the paid extra. If you remember which journey you were trying to work out, I'd like to check it: support@madeirabus.com. — Beatriz, Madeira Bus ### 4/5 — Great but could be better *2026-07-13* I really enjoy the UI of the app and the map part does make the a lot easier to use. Given that the app uses official schedules provided by the bus companies i am aware that the dev has no control over late or early buses so they won’t be able to display it a bus is early or late in the app. However, i would like it if there was an option to mark a bus as early or late in the app and then the app could add a marker under the bus time such as “Users have marked this bus as early/late” so users would have more of an idea on where their bus is. I would also like if they could you the users location to see if they are on a bus to create a better eta on a buses arrival just like how google maps does. Other than that i really enjoy the app. **Developer response:** Thank you — this is exactly the kind of feedback that helps. You're right that the app works from the operators' official schedules, so it can't show a bus running early or late today. Both of your ideas — rider-reported early/late markers and smarter arrival estimates — are thoughtful, and I've noted them. If you ever want to share more: support@madeirabus.com. — Beatriz, Madeira Bus ### 1/5 — Schlecht *2026-07-01* Kann ich nicht empfehlen… nicht Benutzerfreubdlich ### 1/5 — Bodenlos *2026-05-26* Bodenlos wie schlecht die app ist . Mit kostenloser Version quasi nicht nutzbar ### 1/5 — Geht gar nicht *2026-05-26* Nach dem „Update“ sind Haltestellen und Linien hinter einer Bezahlschranke verschwunden. Für eine bisher richtig schlecht bewertete App soll ich 5,99€ bezahlen und die Katze im Sack kaufen ? Vielleicht ist sie immer noch schlecht ? So geht das nicht . Gelöscht . ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-05-22* Glad I didn’t pay for the full version. Gave up after half an hour trying to find a single bus time. ### 1/5 — Information is out of date *2026-05-04* Information on buses between Funchal and Santa Cruz is completely wrong. It should be 702 bus, there is no such bus as 113. ### 1/5 — Schedule is clear as mud. *2026-05-02* If there is a way to tell what times the airport bus stops at Casino Madeira on the way to the airport, I can’t find it. ### 1/5 — No actual buses here *2026-04-01* Checked twice - both times had to hitchhike. Do not rely on this app **Developer response:** Hi, really sorry you were left stranded, that's exactly the experience we're trying to prevent. Could you share which route/stop this was? Some regional routes (Rodoeste, SAM) aren't fully covered yet, and if the app showed a bus that didn't come, I want to fix that data. You can reach me at support@madeirabus.com. I'd like to correct any issues in the app. ### 5/5 — Dankeschön … *2026-01-29* … für diese wirklich hilfreiche App. **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für deine 5-Sterne-Bewertung! Es freut mich, dass dir die App hilft. Ich arbeite kontinuierlich an Verbesserungen und behebe derzeit einige Probleme, um die App noch besser zu machen. ## Frequently asked questions about Madeira Bus ### Does Madeira Bus have ads? No, Madeira Bus is completely free and ad-free. The developers believe essential travel information should be accessible to everyone without advertisements. ### What is the rating for Madeira Bus? Madeira Bus has a rating of 2.2 stars from 6 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception based on the available data. ### How often is Madeira Bus updated? The latest version of Madeira Bus was released on 2026-05-25. This indicates recent activity and potential for ongoing improvements and bug fixes. ### What devices support Madeira Bus? Madeira Bus is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for travel information on the go. ### What languages does Madeira Bus support? Madeira Bus is available in English, Portuguese, German, and French. Users can switch between languages within the app's settings. ### Can I find bus stops near me with Madeira Bus? Yes, by allowing location access, Madeira Bus can find bus stops near you. It will also show which routes serve each stop and the arrival times of the next buses. ### Is Madeira Bus suitable for tourists? Yes, Madeira Bus is tourist-friendly and provides information for popular destinations like Monte, Câmara de Lobos, and Porto Moniz. Its offline functionality is also beneficial for travelers. ### What is the age rating for Madeira Bus? Madeira Bus has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children and general audiences. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.8.33 — 2026-08-11 A large update that gathers everything from the past months. • A map-first Nearby, Plan, and Explore, with an offline map built into the app • Journey planning with real walking times, saved trips, and a warning when a bus is the day's last • GO — tap "I'm on this bus" and follow your ride along the route: next stop ahead, your exit stop marked. Works offline • A Fares screen for GIRO tickets and the separate Aerobus airport fare, plus the Porto Santo ferry timetable • Search stops, landmarks, beaches, and hotels by name in all four languages • More CAM and RODOESTE routes, including new route 244, and current route numbers such as 702 (formerly 113) • Funchal timetables refreshed to the latest schedule • A pass is no longer shown as active before access is confirmed, and first-run setup now asks for location at the right moment • Many stability, accessibility, and dark-mode fixes throughout Thank you for the feedback that shaped this update. ### 0.6.10 — 2026-07-04 updtes ### 0.6.9 — 2026-05-25 Crash fix. ### 0.6.6 — 2026-05-19 Improvements. ### 0.5.3 — 2026-05-07 What's new in 0.5.3: • Tap "Going to" to browse — recent destinations and popular spots appear instantly • Map shows full route lines and departures at every stop • 15+ new routes covered: Aerobus, SAM 701, new west-coast 3xx services • Pico do Areeiro and Cabo Girão are now findable destinations • Cleaner Nearby screen, fresher schedules, fewer crashes ## More apps by Olav Løite - [Santorini Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santorini-bus/id6793372254) - [Azores Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azores-bus/id6793429683) - [Rhodes Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhodes-bus/id6795046861) - [Cyprus Bus Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyprus-bus-guide/id6799688999) All apps by Olav Løite: https://appshunter.io/developer/6793372256 ## Related topics [madeira bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/madeira-bus) · [sam madeira bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sam-madeira-bus) · [simplifica madeira](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/simplifica-madeira) --- *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 2026-08-24.*