# Transit Watch for LA Metro — Live GPS-based arrival times

> Live GPS transit tracker for LA Metro buses with predicted arrival times. (iPhone/iPad app by Barum Rho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-watch-for-la-metro/id536457299 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Barum Rho](https://appshunter.io/developer/482808029)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 996 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-watch-for-la-metro/id536457299/reviews.md

## What is Transit Watch for LA Metro?

An essential app for LA Metro riders. Features include: 
- Real-time GPS location of buses*
- Predicted arrival times at stops*
- Find nearby stops by zooming in
- Pin frequently used stops on the map

This app is ad-supported. If you like it, please consider purchasing it to remove ads.

*All GPS locations and arrival time predictions are provided by NextBus.
Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with LA Metro.

## Key features

- Real-time bus GPS location
- Predicted arrival times
- Find nearby stops
- Pin frequently used stops
- Map-based navigation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Transit Watch for LA Metro?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 🕰️ Helpful arrival time estimates
- 📍 Useful live bus tracking

**Cons**

- 🚫 App no longer working
- ⏱️ Inaccurate arrival times
- 🗺️ Missing key routes and features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Most requested features**

- Integration with metro rail lines
- Ability to plan full trips

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-watch-for-la-metro/id536457299/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Busted as of Oct 2025

*2025-11-03, version 3.2.6*

No longer functional

### 1/5 — Does NOT work anymore

*2024-01-22*

Although they still had MetroWatch brochures on their buses last week, it doesn’t work. I thought paying to have the ads removed would remedy the issue, but no… it doesn’t show anything on the app whatsoever. And I just found that when looking at the reviews for this app, many positive ones were at the top of the page… but when I sorted to the most recent, many said it wasn’t working. Should have looked in the first place. What a waste of money and time. Those brochures should have been removed from the buses. I’m going back to Google Transit.

### 1/5 — Doesnt work!

*2024-01-07, version 3.2.6*

This thing Doesnt show the times

### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem to work anymore.

*2023-05-05*

Shame because it was the most reliable app for LA. I keep trying but to no avail.

### 1/5 — Metro Watch

*2023-04-05*

The app seems to have stopped working period.   No bus routes will appear anymore.    Deleted and reinstalled the app, to no avail.

### 1/5 — Completely inaccurate

*2022-04-24*

I've been using this for years and it was very reliable. I even paid to have the ads removed to support the dev. Since the start of 2022 it has been completed off with the arrival times. I've messaged the dev and they are even responding. I have to migrate over to the official app now. This app is completely useless for me now.

### 5/5 — I would like to take this bus to work not only from

*2022-04-18*

Work. No information

### 5/5 — Great APP

*2020-03-26*

This app is great and it shows were the bus is at on map.

### 2/5 — What happened!?

*2020-02-19*

This was my “go to” app for transportation but sadly it is currently useless. The last update removed all my pins & now DOESNT HAVE THE MAJORITY OF ROUTES! I hope someone can fix this ASAP so travel can once again be convenient & not a guessing game

**Developer response:** Looks like it might be a bug. Please try deleting and re-installing the app. If that doesn't fix it, please email metrowatch@barumrho.com

### 3/5 — Great for tracking but...

*2020-01-22*

Great for tracking but for some reason the locations of each individual vehicle on the line (number + run) aren’t showing up any more. This was very helpful especially for those “bus fans” out there.

## Frequently asked questions about Transit Watch for LA Metro

### What does the LA Metro Watch Transit App do?

This app provides real-time GPS tracking of LA Metro buses and predicts arrival times at stops. It helps users find nearby stops and manage their frequently used locations.

### How accurate are the arrival times?

All GPS locations and arrival time predictions are provided by NextBus, a third-party service. While the app relies on this data, accuracy can vary based on real-time conditions.

### Is this app affiliated with LA Metro?

No, this application is not affiliated with LA Metro. It is an independent app that utilizes data provided by NextBus for LA Metro routes.

### How can I remove ads from the app?

The app is ad-supported. If you find the app useful, you can consider purchasing it to remove the advertisements and support its development.

### What are the main features of this transit app?

Key features include live GPS tracking of buses, predicted arrival times at stops, the ability to find nearby stops by zooming on the map, and the option to pin frequently used stops.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-06-16

- App functionality restored
- Added LA Metro Rail live arrival times and locations
- Added ability to apply custom sort on Pins

### 3.2.6 — 2023-02-22

Fixed a bug for switching between ETA countdown to absolute time.

### 3.2.5 — 2022-10-27

Fix the bug where map buttons are hidden under the ad banner.

### 3.2.4 — 2022-10-18

Minor bug fixes

### 3.2.3 — 2021-07-16

Fix connection error issue

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