# ViaBus vs SRT Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SRT Live at none against ViaBus's 6. SRT Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). ViaBus's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price 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. SRT Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ViaBus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViaBus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ViaBus ships an update every 3 weeks, SRT Live every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViaBus | SRT Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srt-live-thai-train-tracker/id6760743580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intouch Marsvongpragorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074208599) | [Justin Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736402595) |

## 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


### SRT Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srt-live-thai-train-tracker/id6760743580)

This app provides real-time tracking for State Railway of Thailand (SRT) trains. Quickly find train locations, save favorite routes, and enjoy a fast, clear, and simple user experience.

**Highlights:** Live train status, Real-time location tracking, Search for any train, Save favorite routes, Fast and clear interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViaBus free?

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

### Is SRT Live free?

SRT Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ViaBus or SRT Live?

ViaBus is rated higher. ViaBus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SRT Live averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ViaBus or SRT Live have ads?

ViaBus shows ads; SRT Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, ViaBus or SRT Live?

ViaBus ships an update every 3 weeks, and SRT Live every 3 days. Most recently, ViaBus was updated on September 22, 2026 and SRT Live on September 19, 2026.

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