Best apps like SF Next Bus

SF Next Bus is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to SF Next Bus

SF Muni Buses by Alex Perez

Live Map & Bus Times

Editor's Choice

4.2😞(809 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Track the real-time location and arrival predictions for buses. Get instant notifications for delays and closures, save favorite stops, and set reminders to never miss your ride. Optimized for various Apple devices.

What We Love

🚀 Efficient
👍 Easy to use
💡 Helpful features
🚌 Accurate bus predictions

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy
🤔 Confusing interface
👎 Not user-friendly
🕰️ Inaccurate arrival times
🙄 Useless
💸 Lame ads

Muni Plus by Naren Hazareesingh

Muni Metro Tracker

Strong Contender

4.5(11 ratings)

Free

This transit app provides real-time tracking for San Francisco's Muni Metro system. It focuses on station-based information, offering quick access to upcoming train schedules without requiring destination input.

Busly - SF Muni, WMATA, MBTA by Alex Perez

Live Transit & Arrival Times

Worth Considering

know your next bus arrival

4.6😞(305 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides real-time transit information for buses and trains in major U.S. cities. View live vehicle locations, arrival times, and detailed route information on an interactive map. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access.

What We Love

👍 Accurate GPS
👍 Real-time arrival accuracy
👍 Efficient and simple GUI
👍 Valuable for MUNI supervisors
👍 Good for Atlanta transit
👍 User-friendly interface
👍 Convenient for planning
👍 Live bus tracking
👍 Better than Google Maps for real-time data

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Routes not showing up
🐛 App cuts off unexpectedly
🐛 App is unstable
🐛 Long calibration times
🐛 Buses appear ahead of their reported location
🐛 Only shows one direction for routes
🐛 Difficult to find desired information
🐛 Cumbersome to search for routes
🐛 'Enabled Routes' feature is annoying
🐛 Clunky and outdated UI
🐛 Missing key spots on routes
🐛 Stops are out of order
🐛 Too many steps to see stop lists
🐛 Last app was better

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