So Cool Bus vs Locally Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
So Cool Bus
Track a mobile ice cream truck in real-time and get notified when it's nearby. You can even request it to come to your location or book it for private events. Explore the current menu offerings.
- Real-time bus tracking
- Proximity notifications
- Location requests
- Party booking
- Menu viewing
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The So Cool Bus could be driving through your Lehigh Valley neighborhood today! — Track the So Cool Bus in real time — Receive a push notification when the bus comes within 2 miles of your location — Request the bus to come to your location — Book the bus for your next party — View the current assortment of menu items The So Cool Bus is a mini school bus which has been converted into an ice cream truck. The owner, a local schoolteacher, has left the classroom for the summer to bring treats to residential areas throughout the Lehigh Valley. It's so cool! Disclaimer: continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Locally Maps
Discover local eateries, food trucks, and specials in your area. Get real-time updates on business hours and menu changes. Connect with your favorite food vendors and never miss out on delicious deals.
- Find open businesses
- View current menus and specials
- Real-time location and hours
- Notifications for business closures
- Discover new food vendors
- Connect with local businesses
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Discover Local Businesses Like Never Before Locally Maps helps you explore, discover, and support local businesses wherever you go. Whether you're looking for restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, service providers, entertainment, nonprofits, health & wellness businesses, events, or hidden gems in your community, Locally Maps makes it easy to find what's nearby and what's worth visiting. Explore with Your Avatar One of Locally Maps' most unique features is the ability to choose your own avatar and explore the map as your digital self. It's a fun and interactive way to discover businesses and see what's happening around you. Find Exactly What You're Looking For Use powerful search tools and filters to quickly find: • Restaurants & Food Trucks • Coffee Shops & Bakeries • Shopping & Retail • Health & Wellness Services • Home & Professional Services • Auto Services • Entertainment & Attractions • Nonprofits & Community Organizations • Events & Local Experiences • And much more Real-Time Business Information Businesses manage their own profiles, making it easier to find current hours, locations, contact information, specials, promotions, and updates. Support Local Communities Locally Maps was created to strengthen the connection between local businesses and the communities they serve. Discover new places, support local entrepreneurs, and help your favorite businesses grow. Personalized Discovery Save favorites, explore new locations, search by category, and uncover local experiences that match your interests. Whether you're traveling to a new city or exploring your own neighborhood, Locally Maps helps you discover the best local businesses around you. Download Locally Maps today and become a local wherever you go. Privacy Policy: https://locallymaps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locally Maps at 75% against So Cool Bus's 23%. Locally Maps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). So Cool Bus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Locally Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. So Cool Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locally Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of So Cool Bus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Locally Maps's.
So Cool Bus ships an update every 6 weeks, Locally Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | So Cool Bus | Locally Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (34 ratings) | 4.6 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bradley Klemick | Locally Maps LLC |
Customer experience
So Cool Bus
Locally Maps
In-app purchases
So Cool Bus
No in-app purchases
Locally Maps
- Truck Owner - Monthly$29.991 Month
- Monthly Pro$49.991 Month
- Monthly Basic$99.001 Month
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- Yearly Basic$99.991 Year
- Truck Owner - Yearly$199.991 Year
- Monthly Premium$249.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$999.991 Year
