Madison Bus Tracker - Metro

Madison Bus Tracker - Metro

Live Arrivals & Route Maps

28 ratings
5 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
March 18, 2025
Updated
November 7, 2026

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Get real-time bus arrival predictions and explore route maps for Madison Metro Transit. Save your favorite stops and routes for quick access, and receive service alerts. An optional Pro version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

✓Live bus arrival predictions
✓Nearby stop finder
✓Interactive route maps
✓Save favorite stops and routes
✓Service alerts
✓Pro version with advanced features
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What's New in Madison Bus Tracker

1.1.0

November 7, 2026

Meet the redesigned Madison Bus Tracker. - Explore nearby stops and route maps with clearer direction markers. - Check upcoming departures with Live and Scheduled labels. - Save your everyday stops and routes. - Browse Rapid Route A and UW-Madison campus routes. - Madison Bus Pro adds live bus locations, 7-day stop schedules, Home Screen departure widgets and no ads. - A new Madison icon and matching launch screen.

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User reviews

Scam

Beware this app is a scam!

Ads too distracting

It works, but the ads are user-hostile

Response from developer

We're sorry the ads disrupted your experience. Checking your next bus should be straightforward, and we understand how frustrating it is when advertising gets in the way. Thank you for calling this out.

No map and stops are sorted alphabetically

There are some very easy changes that would make this much easier to use. If the route pages let you see a map of the route, even just a static page, you would have some idea of how all the stops were situated. It is also baffling that the stop lists are sorted alphabetically, rather than by their eastbound/westbound order. I spent fifteen minutes trying to figure out nearby stops because I assumed it was based on route order. The numbering makes this even more confusing, because there’s no conceivable reason why I would need to know that a stop is 20th alphabetically or whatever. The numbers could instead show the stop numbers listed at the bus stops. I understand that live/interactive pages are a much bigger jump in functionality, but these small changes (link to map and sorting by route order) would make the app much more interpretable for new users.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the detailed feedback. An alphabetical list makes it difficult to understand a route, and we're sorry it cost you time. We're preparing an update with nearby stop maps, route maps and clearer direction labels. That update isn't available yet, and sorting stops in travel order remains unresolved.

Useless

There’s no point to a bus tracker app that doesn’t have a map to track the buses. Whatever Metro paid for this, it was way too much.

Response from developer

We're sorry the app didn't give you the map experience you expected. We're preparing an update with route maps and nearby stop maps, though it isn't available yet. Madison Bus Tracker is an independent app and is not affiliated with Metro Transit or the City of Madison.

Bad. No map. Confusing route. Doesn’t make sense

As a bus tracker app you’d think it would be easy to use. You think it would show you a map and say here’s where the bus is. Nope. No map at all. Shows about 50 different routs and doesn’t explain or show where any of those routs go. Then you try to enter your destination and it says that that location does not exist. I don’t understand how you can have a bus tracker without a map and with no direction how to use the app
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Response from developer

We're sorry the app made it difficult to understand where routes go. We're preparing an update with route maps, nearby stop maps and clearer destination information, but it hasn't been released yet. The app doesn't provide address-to-address trip planning, and we should make that limitation clearer.

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FAQ

Does Madison Bus Tracker have ads?

Yes, the free version of Madison Bus Tracker contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by purchasing the Pro version, which offers an ad-free experience.

What is the cost of Madison Bus Tracker Pro?

Madison Bus Tracker Pro offers subscription plans for monthly and yearly access. The monthly subscription is $1.99, and the yearly subscription is $17.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.

What devices support Madison Bus Tracker?

Madison Bus Tracker is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for users who need to track bus routes on iOS.

How often is Madison Bus Tracker updated?

The latest version of Madison Bus Tracker is 1.1.0, which was last updated on November 7, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

What age rating does Madison Bus Tracker have?

Madison Bus Tracker has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

Can I see live bus locations with Madison Bus Tracker?

Yes, live bus locations are available on route maps when vehicle data is provided. When live data is unavailable, the app will show scheduled times.

What are the Pro features in Madison Bus Tracker?

Madison Bus Tracker Pro offers live bus locations on route maps, stop schedules for the next 7 days, departure widgets for your Home Screen, and an ad-free experience.

How do I cancel my Madison Bus Tracker subscription?

Subscription plans for Madison Bus Tracker can be managed through your Apple ID settings. You can cancel your subscription at any time before the renewal date to avoid further charges.