# UK Bus Checker — Tickets, travel times and more

> Real-time UK public transport planner and mobile ticketing app. (iPhone/iPad app by UrbanThings Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-bus-checker/id899757264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UrbanThings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/339540256)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, German (Germany), Polish, European Spanish, Welsh
- Released: 2014-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-bus-checker/id899757264/reviews.md

## What is UK Bus Checker?

The all-new Bus Checker allows you to plan journeys, see real-time bus information and buy mobile tickets all in one place, for buses right across Great Britain. 

Search for map locations and bus stops, plan your journey and see when the buses are coming, how busy they are - and where they’re going! It’s not just limited to buses either; with support for bus, train, tram, underground, ferry and more, UK Bus Checker can get you from A to B with ease.

Experience the UK’s most popular independent bus times app today, and never be left waiting at a bus stop again.

PS: Are your local bus operator’s tickets missing?  You can send them an invite with just one tap.

## Key features

- Journey planning
- Real-time bus information
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Live bus times
- Service occupancy indicators
- Multi-modal transport support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the Ads (discounted) | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of UK Bus Checker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🗺️ Real-time bus tracking and location visibility
- 🌍 Comprehensive UK-wide bus coverage
- 👴 Easy to use interface for all ages
- 💾 Ability to save favorite bus stops
- 📍 Accurate bus arrival times (when working)
- 🔐 Sign in with Apple/Google ID preserves saved locations
- ⌚ Apple Watch compatibility (previous version)
- 🚀 Quick access to bus information
- 🎯 Shows all buses from different operators at stops

**Cons**

- 📺 Intrusive full-screen unskippable ads
- ⏱️ Ads too long (30-60 seconds)
- 💰 Expensive ad-free subscription (£6.99)
- 🔴 Inaccurate real-time bus information
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🗺️ Missing bus stops from map
- 📵 Spam/scam ads appearing in app
- 🔍 Location detection issues
- ⚠️ Accessibility issues for visually impaired users
- 🚫 Countdown feature stopped working
- 📱 Poor mobile interface design
- 🔄 Lost saved stops after updates
- ⚡ High battery consumption
- 🎬 Ads pause music/podcasts
- 🚨 Safety concerns with long ads while traveling alone

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to load nearby bus stops
- Buses disappear from app 2 minutes before arrival
- Incorrect bus timing predictions (off by 5-10 minutes)
- App doesn't recognize saved bus stops
- Location placed incorrectly on map
- Bus tracking not working on map
- Unable to uninstall app
- Ad locks up app functionality
- App crashes on opening
- Timetable not updating for holidays
- Live times showing as timetable only
- Bus routes missing from certain areas
- Map too small after selecting stop
- Unable to click on specific buses to track
- Black text on red background accessibility issue
- Sign-up requirement blocking app access
- Old timetable data not being deleted
- App not locating user on restart

**Most requested features**

- Shorter or less frequent ads
- Ad-free subscription option
- Widget support for quick access
- Apple Watch app
- Cloud synchronization for saved stops
- Real-time GPS tracking for all bus operators
- Countdown timer for bus arrivals
- Interactive route maps with stop names
- Better accessibility for screen readers
- Color-coded bus stops on map
- Full-screen map option
- Bus journey only filter option
- Direct click-to-travel functionality
- Better handling of timetable updates and cancellations
- Improved location accuracy
- Notification widget for lock screen
- Support for multiple transport modes (trams, trains)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-bus-checker/id899757264/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ads, incorrect tracking

*2026-07-23, version 11.6.0*

App is ok with a simple UI, but the constant adverts that pop up when you tap a stop are too much now, just what everyone wants to see when they might be in a hurry as well. For months the tracking has been incorrect for all buses in my area regardless of operator too: the route map doesn’t display correct times (I’m trying to catch a bus at 07:25 but the route map tells me it’s the 22:25, to give an example).

### 3/5 — The app is alright

*2026-06-15, version 11.6.0*

The app is good for bus times but every morning when I try to go to school it says the wrong time for the bus every morning as it says it takes longer for the bus to arrive at the stop then it actually does

### 1/5 — Not so good

*2026-05-28, version 11.6.0*

Used it for years but the lack of realtime bus info and the annoying adverts mean I’ll be moving on to something else.

### 1/5 — Possible malware ads

*2026-05-19, version 11.6.0*

Ordinarily I would give the app 5 star since it does exactly what it says on the tin, checks where the bus is and a generalised time on its arrival.

However, recently they has been a disturbing amount of “Your phone has X amount of virus’, download our app to get rid of them” ads that have been appearing. I can understand needing ads to make money, almost nothing is truly free. But the least you can do is to review what ads your allowing to advertise onto your app since it only takes one inattentive person to click and download that app for it to then be your problem.

### 1/5 — What’s going on ?

*2026-05-18, version 11.6.0*

Something wrong with this! Wasn’t until my daughter missed her school bus twice that I realised. Time is just not updating. Says bus is 10 mins away… then 11.. then seems to get stuck. It’s now saying 8 mins when the bus has long gone. Checked against another local app. Really frustrating. Been like it for
A week.

### 1/5 — Fraudulent adverts

*2026-05-16, version 11.6.0*

The ads on this app are now fraudulent faking system messages saying the iPhone is damaged.

### 1/5 — Countdown stopped

*2026-05-13, version 11.6.0*

This app has been the best since I started using it but recently it stopped having countdowns which is not nice unfortunately

### 3/5 — Ads annoying

*2026-05-02, version 11.6.0*

I’ve been using this for years, so much better for London buses, you can see where they are, that is until the ads popup. Not very helpful when you are rushing to the stop and want to know if you’ve already missed the bus. I agree with the other user who said they wouldn’t mind paying a subscription if it got rid of the ads. 
Would’ve been 5 stars otherwise.

### 5/5 — I’m 66 and live this app

*2026-05-01, version 11.6.0*

It’s easy to use and I really like it as it gives you the name of all buses that are due not like other Apps that just give you their company buses and when they are due

### 1/5 — Totally wrong!

*2026-04-27, version 11.6.0*

Awful. Inaccurate. Now have to wait 1.5 hours for next bus.

## Frequently asked questions about UK Bus Checker

### What does UK Bus Checker do?

This app allows users to plan journeys, view real-time bus and public transport information, and purchase mobile tickets for travel across Great Britain. It provides live arrival times, service occupancy, and route details for various transport modes.

### What public transport is supported?

The app supports a wide range of public transport options including buses, trains, trams, the underground, and ferries. This comprehensive support aims to help users navigate their journeys across Great Britain with ease.

### Is UK Bus Checker free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core journey planning and real-time information features. It also includes options for purchasing mobile tickets, which would incur a cost for the tickets themselves.

### Where can I use this app?

This application is designed for use across Great Britain, providing comprehensive coverage for bus and other public transport services. Users can plan journeys and access live information for their local areas and beyond.

### Can I buy tickets through the app?

Yes, a key feature of the app is the ability to buy mobile tickets directly. This allows for a convenient, paperless ticketing experience for your bus and other public transport journeys.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.6.0 — 2025-12-01

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 11.5.0 — 2025-10-31

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 11.4.2 — 2025-10-06

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 11.4.0 — 2025-09-24

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 11.3.1 — 2025-08-11

Bug fixes & improvements.

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