# OpenMBTA

> Boston MBTA transit real-time and schedule information app. (iPhone/iPad app by Kaja Software Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmbta/id336082252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kaja Software Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/903662020)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.14/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmbta/id336082252/reviews.md

## What is OpenMBTA?

This free application gives you daily Boston MBTA bus, commuter rail, subway, and boat real time and schedule information, in convenient color-coded map and table formats.

This app requires access to a WiFi or cell network.

## Key features

- Real-time transit information
- Scheduled transit information
- Boston MBTA coverage
- Color-coded maps
- Table format data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmbta/id336082252/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-09-11*

Confirming other reports from recent years - this app still doesn’t work. Unfortunate. In it’s prime, this app was super useful. Now an empty shell of it’s former self.

### 1/5 — Piece of JUNK

*2022-09-05, version 1.5.1*

Nothing even shows up on the app for buses trains or anything

### 2/5 — App not functioning

*2022-04-12, version 1.5.1*

I love this app so I can see transit in real time. I also love being able to look at the schedules so I can plan ahead. However the app no longer works. Everything is blank. I checked different busses and trains but there’s nothing available. Hitting refresh doesn’t do anything. I even tried removing and re-downloading the app still no display. Nothing is shown no matter what. Please fix this issue so that it can be used again.

### 1/5 — Oh no

*2021-06-23, version 1.5.1*

Why doesn’t this app work anymore? I loved this app but now nothing shows and no routes are provided. Why??

### 1/5 — does not work

*2021-04-16, version 1.5.1*

the mbta data feed changed years ago, and this app no longer has any transit data.

### 1/5 — No red line info

*2019-11-11, version 1.5.1*

Used to love this app until they stopped showing the red line.

### 1/5 — Empty

*2019-08-04, version 1.5.1*

I have had trouble with this app for months. Now there’s nothing in the app at all. Time to delete

### 1/5 — Stops working once every three months

*2019-06-13, version 1.5.1*

When it happens you need to delete the app and wait for them to fix the bug. Usually wait a week and then try downloading again.

### 1/5 — Not working!

*2019-06-12, version 1.5.1*

My app just has blank pages for every selection! Asked me to refresh first and clear old bookmarks..now there’s nothing happening, no data coming up except on the FAQ selection! I had updated to latest ios software 12.3.1 - even deleted and reinstalled the app! Please look into this!

### 3/5 — Not working.

*2019-03-25, version 1.5.1*

Absolutely nothing is showing up. No schedules for anything i have clicked. Its just a blank screen after you touch anything after the home page.

## Frequently asked questions about OpenMBTA

### What does this app do?

This application provides daily real-time and schedule information for Boston's MBTA transit system. It covers buses, commuter rail, subway, and boat services, presenting the data in convenient color-coded maps and tables.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to real-time and scheduled information for all MBTA services. Users can view this data in easily digestible color-coded maps and table formats, making it simple to plan journeys.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features to access MBTA transit information.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

This app requires access to a WiFi or cell network to function. It needs an internet connection to retrieve and display the real-time and schedule information for the MBTA services.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who uses the Boston MBTA public transportation system. This includes daily commuters, tourists, and residents who need to check bus, commuter rail, subway, or boat schedules and real-time locations.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5.1 — 2016-06-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes

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