# ViaBus vs 39 Bite Pu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 39 Bite Pu at none against ViaBus's 6. 39 Bite Pu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 54%). ViaBus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 274). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ViaBus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 39 Bite Pu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ViaBus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViaBus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 274, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of ViaBus's written reviews are positive against 77% of 39 Bite Pu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViaBus | 39 Bite Pu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600/reviews)** | [4.4 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/39-bite-pu-yangon-bus-guide/id1195437608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 274 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intouch Marsvongpragorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074208599) | [Big IMPACT Media Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548470748) |

## What reviewers say

### ViaBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600)

Navigate public transport in Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos with real-time tracking for buses, boats, and trains. Find stations, get directions, and view routes for various transit modes.

**Highlights:** Real-time transit tracking, Station search, Direction finding, Route and line information, Support for multiple transport modes, Area-based transit systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ViaBus Fan I | $2.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan II | $6.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan III | $9.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan IV | $15.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ViaBus Fan V | $32.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful app
- 👍 Useful for bus trips
- 👍 Good for Thai people and foreigners
- 👍 Safe
- 👍 Must-have app for visiting Bangkok

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS lags and doesn't work properly
- 🐛 App often freezes or shows buses in wrong location
- 🐛 Doesn't include blue EV buses
- 🐛 GPS not always on
- 🐛 Buses are usually late

**Reported bugs**

- App shows bus routes that don't actually stop
- App doesn't update bus schedules properly

**Requested features**

- Add blue EV buses operated by Thai Smile Bus
- Improve GPS and bus tracking accuracy
- Add ability to attach photos or screenshots
- Improve search and location selection


### 39 Bite Pu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/39-bite-pu-yangon-bus-guide/id1195437608)

This application provides comprehensive bus routing and trip planning for Yangon's public transportation system. It offers multiple route options, allows users to select start and end points via bus stops or locations, and enables offline viewing of bus routes. Supports both Zawgyi and Unicode.

**Highlights:** Bus routing with internet, Multiple trip plans, Select start/end by bus stop or place, Offline bus route viewing, Zawgyi and Unicode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate bus route information
- 💰 Free application
- 🚌 Comprehensive YBS bus guide for Yangon
- 📍 Helpful for finding bus stops and routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Severely outdated data (not updated for 6+ years)
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
- 🔤 Unicode/Myanmar font display issues
- 🗺️ Incorrect and outdated bus routes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering bus stops and place names
- App becomes unresponsive during location input
- Search results not appearing in search box
- Unicode characters not displaying correctly
- UI cutouts not optimized for iPhone X/XS

**Requested features**

- Update bus routes and stops regularly
- Add bus line numbers 100 and above
- Implement Unicode/Myanmar font support
- Add English language version
- Optimize UI for iPhone X and newer models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViaBus free?

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

### Is 39 Bite Pu free?

39 Bite Pu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ViaBus or 39 Bite Pu?

ViaBus is rated higher. ViaBus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 39 Bite Pu averages 4.4 from 274 ratings.

### Do ViaBus or 39 Bite Pu have ads?

ViaBus shows ads; 39 Bite Pu does not.

### Which is updated more often, ViaBus or 39 Bite Pu?

ViaBus ships an update every 3 weeks, and 39 Bite Pu every 3 weeks. Most recently, ViaBus was updated on October 12, 2026 and 39 Bite Pu on October 10, 2026.

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