Best apps like Should I Run?

Whether you want more options like Should I Run? or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 7+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Should I Run?

Schedules - AC Transit by Daniel Levy

AC Transit Time Tables

Editor's Choice

4.0😐(172 ratings)

Free

Easily access current AC Transit bus schedules and real-time arrival information on your iPhone and iPad. Select a bus line and direction to view detailed schedules or live updates. Save your favorite routes for quick access and sync them across all your devices via iCloud.

What We Love

👍 User-friendly interface
📍 Accurate real-time bus locations
🗺️ Live bus map view
⭐ Better than official app
✅ Reliable information
💡 Favorites feature
🚀 Fast loading (sometimes)
💯 Accurate schedules (sometimes)

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes on opening
🐌 Slow loading times
📉 Unreliable predictions
❌ Buses not showing up
⏳ Buses late or early
🚫 Route 50 not found
🪲 Specific route issues (e.g., 27 to Emeryville)
❓ Intermediate stops not shown
🔄 App stopped working after update
📉 Bus locations incorrect
⚠️ Bus cancellations not notified

Busly - SF Muni, WMATA, MBTA by Alex Perez

Live Transit & Arrival Times

Strong Contender

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🐛 Clunky and outdated UI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

SF Muni Buses by Alex Perez

Live Map & Bus Times

Worth Considering

The app for BART commuters

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

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