# RTC’s real vs Halifax Transit RT

The clearest difference is rating: RTC’s real at 4.5 against Halifax Transit RT's 3.3. RTC’s real also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Halifax Transit RT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RTC’s real holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of RTC’s real's written reviews are positive against 16% of Halifax Transit RT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RTC’s real ships an update every 3 months, Halifax Transit RT every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTC’s real | Halifax Transit RT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtcs-real-time-nomade/id1052318118/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halifax-transit-rt/id1437954446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | **16.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 50 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Réseau de Transport de la Capitale](https://appshunter.io/developer/916832516) | [Bhanu Munjal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342865673) |

## What reviewers say

### RTC’s real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtcs-real-time-nomade/id1052318118)

Plan your public transit journeys with real-time bus schedules and live tracking. Discover nearby stops, set departure alerts, and stay informed about service disruptions for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival estimates, Live bus tracking, Nearby stops and routes, Departure alerts, Favorite trip saving, Disruption notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Halifax Transit RT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halifax-transit-rt/id1437954446)

Track Halifax Transit buses and ferries in real-time on an interactive map. Get live arrival schedules for any location and easily find nearby stops. The app provides dynamic updates and allows you to favorite your most used stops for quick access.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus and ferry positions on map, Dynamic real-time updates, Stops nearby, Search by stop, stop number, or route number, Favorite stops, View bus and ferry routes on map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good when it works
- 👍 Useful for arrival times
- 👍 Simple, easy, free
- 👍 Better than hotline/booklets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedules
- 🐛 Buses often early/late
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Difficult to use interface
- 🐛 Poor color contrast

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule not accurate
- App schedule not matching route schedules
- Hard to follow GPS, not correct
- App empty when clicking stop
- App says bus coming but it's driving by

**Requested features**

- Add schedules to the app
- Feature for showing delays and cancellations
- Capability for electronic tickets
- Basic guidance on app usage
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTC’s real free?

RTC’s real is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Halifax Transit RT free?

Halifax Transit RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTC’s real or Halifax Transit RT?

RTC’s real is rated higher. RTC’s real averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Halifax Transit RT averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do RTC’s real or Halifax Transit RT have ads?

Halifax Transit RT shows ads; RTC’s real does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTC’s real or Halifax Transit RT?

RTC’s real ships an update every 3 months, and Halifax Transit RT every 3 weeks. Most recently, RTC’s real was updated on September 27, 2026 and Halifax Transit RT on September 27, 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.*