# So Cool Bus vs Locally Maps

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | So Cool Bus | Locally Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-cool-bus/id1006294671/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locally-maps/id1228487982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bradley Klemick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465670576) | [Locally Maps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228487560) |

## What reviewers say

### So Cool Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-cool-bus/id1006294671)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Proximity notifications, Location requests, Party booking, Menu viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locally Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locally-maps/id1228487982)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Truck Owner - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly Basic | $99.00 | per month |
| Yearly Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Truck Owner - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $249.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is So Cool Bus free?

So Cool Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Locally Maps free?

Locally Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, So Cool Bus or Locally Maps?

Locally Maps is rated higher. So Cool Bus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Locally Maps averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do So Cool Bus or Locally Maps have ads?

Neither So Cool Bus nor Locally Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, So Cool Bus or Locally Maps?

So Cool Bus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Locally Maps every 2 months. Most recently, So Cool Bus was updated on October 22, 2026 and Locally Maps on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*