# Wisconsin — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Wisconsin by University of Wisconsin-Madison, rated 3.40/5 from 118 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisconsin/id405951131/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisconsin/id405951131.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 49 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 30 ## Newest reviews (16 of 52) ### 2/5 — Terrible app *2020-10-29, version 2.1.8* It crashes all the time. It would not even let me click on anything without kicking me out. ### 4/5 — Great app in the making... *2016-10-25, version 2.1.1* Would absolutely be five stars if it rotated to landscape mode. Other than that this is a well done app for UW-Madison. On Wisconsin! ### 1/5 — Bus app stinks *2016-09-08, version 2.1.1* This metro bus app used to be very helpful and easy to use. Now you can't view bus stops without selecting an individual route. It's disappointing that they've ruined this part of the app; it's the only part most people used. ### 3/5 — Where are all bus stops??? *2016-04-11, version 2.1.1* Did you guys just delete all bus stops from the bus map?? Why can't I find any bus stop near campus? That was the only function that I was using in this app! ### 3/5 — Needs public safety access *2016-04-05, version 2.1.1* Would be useful to have public safety access numbers at front page level ### 3/5 — Decent for the Bus *2016-02-26, version 2.1.1* Crashes occasionally and not the fastest, but has some good features. ### 1/5 — update: why is this app such a PoS? *2016-01-15, version 2.0.2* uninstalling right now. my frustration and rage has reached its limit. how can you continue to offer such an awful app?! nothing will load! no bus times for at least two days now, it just returns an error no matter what i try (restart, connecting with wifi vs mobile data, etc.). I HATE THIS APP WITH THE BURNING FIRE OF A THOUSAND VENGEFUL SUNS. ### 1/5 — Why update? *2016-01-15, version 2.0.2* Used to be so useful. With every update, just becoming worse-slower, crash, etc. Now packed with functions but NON is working on my iPad with iOS 9. Why do they update it just to destroy it? Do the developers ever look at the reviews here and realize how disappointed people are? Wish I could get the good old version back. A university developed app, what an embarrassment ### 4/5 — Good for the basics *2016-01-06, version 2.0.2* The MyUW & Learn@UW links are good for regular stuff like checking grades, schedules, pay stubs, logging hours, Student Center, etc. Quick and easy mobile-friendly way of doing regular stuff. Don't really use it for anything else. ### 2/5 — App crashes most of the time. *2015-11-03, version 2.0.2* I really only use it to keep track of bus times, but 9 out of 10 times the all just crashes, or it just won't load. It's helpful when it is working though. ### 3/5 — Good potential *2015-10-28, version 2.0.2* Not bad currently. Library info is handy. Gets hung too often using some features and map is quirky. Really need the map to display reliably. Looking forward to improvements in the exist tool set instead of advancing graphics any further. ### 3/5 — It Works, Most of the Time *2015-09-19, version 2.0.2* The times when the bus arrive are accurate. The only issue with the app is that it doesn't always know where you are at. If you know your stop, you can still find the arrival time. I think this app should be updated more frequently. ### 1/5 — Bus Functionality Seriously Downgraded *2015-01-20, version 2.0.1* I am really missing the old version of the bus times for this app. While this version is upgraded for other aspects of the app, 95% of the reason I used this was for the bus times. Now the times a relegated to a tiny portion of the screen so you can only see the next 3 busses at a time. Plus with this version there is an error and no times available an inordinate amount. Overall, very frustrating! Hoping for a patch to fix these problems soon... ### 1/5 — Bring back the bus *2015-01-05, version 2.0.1* As a faculty member at SMPH I have depended upon the UW app to get around campus using the wonderful Madison bus system. I am very disappointed by the new bus app - the small space for scrolling and the new location screen zooms way to far out. I hope the developers take the many negative comments to heart and restore much of the look and feel of the former version. While the new version brings back stops near me - making it much more useful - it still wastes half the screen on a map of the bus stop when accessed from favorites. I know where my favorite stops are, I want to be able to see a full listing of buses! ### 1/5 — Terrible for bus info *2014-12-23, version 2.0* The new upgrade is awful for the bus app. The layout forces you to choose which bus line you want and makes it difficult to choose the bus stop near you. Also, the times were accurate and now I will open the app and it will have the next three buses (over the course of 45 min) all showing up at the same time. The real time bus information is no longer accurate. If I could, I'd give zero stars for layout and accuracy. DO NOT UPGRADE if the bus information is important to you! ### 1/5 — Avoid upgrade if you care about bus schedules *2014-12-18, version 2.0* I used this app predominantly for bus schedules, and the new app is pretty darn awful for that purpose. There is a lot more functionality in this version (somebody said Learn@UW for example), so if you care about those, that's good, I guess. I used the campus map as well, which makes searching for places pretty easy, but the map itself is not made for browsing, as you cannot click on the stuff you see (buildings, bus stops) and get information. The directory search seems useful, as well. I like how they allowed clicking on a campus address, which shows that address on the campus map, although it seems it doesn't always work: Science Hall is not on top of Bascom Hill, for example. The whole thing does look quite a lot prettier compared to the last version, if pretty is important for you. Kudos for the effort. I hope you get to fix things fast before these reviews come flooding in. But at this moment, from this particular user, for the noticeable drop you caused in his standard of living you get a single star. I'd roll back to ver.1 if I could... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Hijacks your phone *2024-04-14* I accidentally hit this app, which I had already downloaded long ago. Immediately questions about location and notifications came up, and I didn’t want to answer any of them, since I hit the app by accident. The pop-up questions hijacked my phone and I couldn’t do anything (get out of the app or even do a hard shut down) until I answered the questions. I hate apps that do this and I don’t tolerate it. App deleted. ### 1/5 — Stuck in portrait mode *2023-08-20* I swear this app used to work on my iPad either in portrait or landscape - now it’s only portrait? Seriously hinders its functionality for my setup. ### 1/5 — Stuck in portrait mode *2022-12-06, version 2.1.8* I swear this app used to work on my iPad either in portrait or landscape - now it’s only portrait? Seriously hinders its functionality for my setup. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-06-14, version 2.1.8* It crashes allllll the time. I can’t do anything on it. ### 1/5 — Can’t send email using wisc account *2021-09-19, version 2.1.8* I am not able to send email from my wisc email account using the app, because the “send” button doesn’t fit the screen. Should be an easy fix, no? ### 1/5 — Connection *2019-02-03, version 2.1.5* Loads too slow ### 1/5 — Campus map arbitrary *2019-02-03, version 2.1.5* The campus map is in some weird 3rd party map extension? Why not use google maps or Apple maps? This would be much more immersive and helpful ### 1/5 — Joke of a mobile app *2019-01-25, version 2.1.5* It’s basically safari. Not mobile friendly in the least ### 1/5 — News is hard to navigate/read *2017-09-23, version 2.1.1* Was looking for a place to read/peruse UW news other than via email.... this is not it. Background photo makes it difficult to read the text, and there isn't one category that allows you to scroll through ALL news stories, which is desirable since news stories often could be categorized multiple ways. ### 1/5 — Terrible Bus App *2017-07-07, version 2.1.1* The bus app is inferior to other alternatives. Besides the unfriendly ui, the real-time bus tracking fails to update quick enough to be useful and often lists buses that never actually arrive or have long-since departed. UW Bus and Transit MDR offer faster, more accurate tracking that rarely have these errors. I highly recommend those alternatives to students who are tired of being late. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great and getting better! *2020-10-25, version 2.1.8* There are so many pieces to this app, many of which merit 5 stars. The UW directory allows Eau rollover into my iOS contacts. While I have the choice of several Metro bus apps, this one is the best, providing real-time information with the easiest user interface. The MyUW and Canvas both provide the vital gateways to all UW classes and information. I could go on, but you get the idea; an essential app for anybody in the UW community. BTW, when I’ve encountered bugs, somebody from support actually responds and fixes it. ### 5/5 — THE Bus app to have! *2017-01-27, version 2.1.1* Finally, a bus app that works in real time!!! ### 5/5 — review for Wisconsin App *2016-12-20, version 2.1.1* Very useful for UW students, and also for Wisconsin residents. I use the real-time bus schedule a lot. Really precise. ### 5/5 — Slick, quick, easy to use *2014-12-11, version 2.0* This is approximately a ten-fold increase in the quality of the app, both in terms of user interface and ease of use. I disagree with the review stating they can only use buses by route; they obviously didn't zoom in on the map to see that they can now access any stop in Madison no matter where they are without even having to search for the stops around them. The bus interface is beautiful, MyUW is gorgeous, and HALLELUJAH Learn@UW finally joins the group. I'm very pleased with this update; my compliments to the development team. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2013-10-08, version 1.6.3* I use this everyday. The bus feature is real-time, which is incredibly useful, especially in bad weather. Also appreciate the "open now" feature on the library section. ### 5/5 — Great for the bus schedule *2013-05-17, version 1.6* I use this app primarily to check on the "real time" bus schedule. It's almost always accurate - and I can search for nearby bus stops when I'm off of my normal route. ### 5/5 — Great app for bus riders *2011-12-13, version 1.1* Very nicely designed app, especially the real time bus tracker. This is a fantastic app for checking on bus status around campus! Works great ### 5/5 — Great App! Future suggestion *2011-06-08, version 1.0* Good app, especially since it launched last December of 2010. My suggestion in ver 1.2 or next major one is if it's possible for real time tracking for buses and if you could include Badger Bus times. Ill be traveling back home to Milwaukee so it would be nice to view it all in one. Also if possible, rework the customization of the map, it seem to use the generic googlemaps/mapquest. Just have a customizable map of the UW campus as a whole rather than the outskirts and whatnot. Other than that, great start looking forward to the next update! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2011-02-07, version 1.0* I recently moved and started riding the bus to campus every day. This app makes finding times to catch the bus much easier. The athletics section is great too. A great place to find schedules. ### 5/5 — So clutch. On Wisconsin *2010-12-08, version 0* Awesome app. Really glad that there's an app for UW and its super convenient to have everything I need for UW in one app. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*