# Navi - Cornell Essentials — Cornell AppDev

> Campus navigation and insider information app for Cornell University. (iPhone/iPad app by Walker White.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navi-cornell-essentials/id1290883721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Walker White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089672961)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,021 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navi-cornell-essentials/id1290883721/reviews.md

## What is Navi?

Introducing Navi, your new campus companion designed for Cornell by fellow Cornellians. More than just a transit app, Navi delivers insider insights and real-time information you won’t find anywhere else; getting you from A to B, and helping you discover everything in between.

- Live Bus Tracking -

Wondering if your bus is running late or exactly where it is? Navi has you covered with live bus locations and delay updates, powered by the latest dynamic transit data from TCAT.

- Insider Campus Insights -

Navi goes beyond transit with exclusive Cornell-specific info. We have real-time updates on campus events, dining hall hours, and hidden hotspots to help you make the most of your day.

- Search Anywhere -

Find your way to any destination on or near campus. Navi integrates with Google Places for seamless route planning, including walking directions from the nearest bus stop.

- Your Favorites. Just For You -

Bookmark your go-to bus stops, dining spots, and campus locations for quick, one-tap access.

- Made by Cornell AppDev -

Cornell AppDev is an engineering project team at Cornell University dedicated to designing and developing mobile applications. We were founded in 2014 and have since released apps for Cornell and beyond, from Eatery and CourseGrab to newer apps like Resell and Score. Our goal is to produce apps that benefit the Cornell community and the local Ithaca area as well as promote open-source development with the community. We have a diverse team of software engineers and product designers that collaborate to create apps from an idea to a reality. Cornell AppDev also aims to foster innovation and learning through training courses, campus initiatives, and collaborative research and development. For more information, visit our website at www.cornellappdev.com and follow us on Instagram @cornellappdev.

## Key features

- Live bus tracking
- Campus event updates
- Dining hall hours
- Location search
- Favorite locations
- Walking directions

## What do users think of Navi?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Real-time bus tracking
- 👍 Helpful for planning routes
- 🚌 Provides useful bus schedule information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated route/schedule information
- 🔧 App not working/crashing frequently
- 🚌 Buses not showing up as scheduled
- 🗺️ Lack of interactive map features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Routes disappearing from the app
- Tracking information not working properly

**Most requested features**

- Add late night/blue light bus schedule
- Indicate if buses are full
- Allow searching for specific routes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navi-cornell-essentials/id1290883721/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer current?

*2025-07-23, version 2.0.2*

Doesn’t seem to work with TCATs routes anymore.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-10-15, version 2.0.2*

This is not the app I was looking for. I wanted something that would show me bus routes and where the bus is on the route. That’s not what this app does. So I tried to use it as intended and still found it to be worthless. I was standing at the TCAT 82 bus stop at East Hill Plaza wanting to ride to Statler Hall. First it told me to walk all the way up to CISER to pick up the bus even though I was already standing at the 82 stop. Then it told me to get off at Humphreys Service Building and walk the rest of the way even though the 82 bus stops directly in front of Statler Hall. I’m glad I was already familiar with the route and just wanted to know when the next bus was coming or I would have done a lot of walking for nothing. I’m deleting this app just as fast as I downloaded it.

### 1/5 — Worked great

*2023-10-17, version 1.8*

Like all things made by students…they stop working. This was great and had a lot of promise but seemingly overnight stopped working when a student graduated leaving a popular app unusable. I’ll come back and change my review when something changes with this. Until I stand by it. It’s a dead app and there are no bus routes.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2023-08-08, version 1.8*

It always says there are no routes

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, developer MIA

*2023-03-02, version 1.8*

Doesn’t work. Developer non responsive.

### 5/5 — Update

*2023-02-24, version 1.8*

This thing don’t work man

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2022-12-21, version 1.8*

Used to be reliable but now the information bears no relationship to the actual bus times. I don’t know how many times it has said “Board now” and there’s no bus around for long times.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2022-09-02, version 1.8*

This was a student project that was abandoned. Use MyStop or Transit.

### 5/5 — So glad it’s back!

*2022-04-26, version 1.8*

I’m so happy this app is supported again!  The others offered in this area only give a slice of the info, but this app has clear graphics, great options, and it convenient.

### 1/5 — Really terrible

*2022-03-28, version 1.8*

Catching the bus has never been less convenient.

Told me to take a 30 second ride to the next stop and then walk 1.5 hours to the airport. Missed my flight. There was a bus that goes straight to the airport and it didn’t show me on the app. I only found out the right bus to take from the bus driver himself.

Honestly my fault for using the app without triple checking, because I KNOW the app gives bad information. Just go to tcatbus.com and look at the schedule online.

App looks good and useful on the surface but after it ruins your travel plans you’ll realize just how terrible this app is. You’ll start to see all the cut corners.

Unfortunately it’s the only option available. Use at your own risk, triple check the results.

## Frequently asked questions about Navi

### What does Navi do?

Navi is a campus companion app designed for Cornell University. It provides real-time bus tracking, insider campus insights like event updates and dining hall hours, and helps users find their way to any destination on or near campus with integrated route planning.

### What are the key features of Navi?

Key features include live bus tracking with delay updates, exclusive Cornell-specific information on events and dining, a comprehensive search function for campus locations, and the ability to bookmark favorite stops and places for quick access.

### Is Navi free to use?

Yes, Navi is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating it is entirely free for users.

### What kind of information does Navi provide about campus?

Navi offers insider campus insights beyond just transit. This includes real-time updates on campus events, current dining hall hours, and recommendations for hidden hotspots to help users make the most of their time on campus.

### Who developed Navi and for whom?

Navi was developed by Cornell AppDev, an engineering project team at Cornell University. It is designed to benefit the Cornell community and the local Ithaca area by providing essential campus information and navigation tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2025-10-10

- Bug Fixes

### 2.0.4 — 2025-10-07

- Updated branding, including name and app icon
- Bug fix

### 2.0.2 — 2024-06-17

- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0.1 — 2024-04-18

- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0.0 — 2024-04-17

- Bug fixes and improvements.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [myStop Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystop-mobile/id591959423) | 4.4 (12,225) | Free | Navigation |
| [BearTrak for Cornell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beartrak-for-cornell/id6737151761) | 4.9 (28) | Free | Navigation |
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All apps by Walker White: https://appshunter.io/developer/1089672961

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