So Cool Bus vs The Broken Record
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.
The Broken Record
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Get the best experience with the The Broken Record Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the The Broken Record app saves you money (including any delivery fees). - Be the first to know about discounts & coupons. - Our best prices are always shown in the app. - Earn free food with rewards points. Convenient - Re-order your favorites in seconds. - Get your food fast. The Broken Record Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap The Broken Record. Reliable - Real-time order tracking. - Accurate pickup and delivery time windows. - Secure payments using bank-level encryption. Support a Local Business - You're helping a local business every time you use the The Broken Record app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Broken Record at every 9 days against So Cool Bus's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
So Cool Bus ships an update every 6 weeks, The Broken Record every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | So Cool Bus | The Broken Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bradley Klemick | 6776 Hamilton Hospitality Group, LLC |
In-app purchases
So Cool Bus
No in-app purchases
The Broken Record
No in-app purchases
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