Comparison

xtBus 3 vs Bussr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xtBus 3

Track real-time bus arrivals across numerous transit agencies in the USA and Canada. Simply open the app and allow location access to find available routes and services in your area.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Supports thousands of routes
  • Covers USA and Canada transit agencies
  • Location-based service availability
  • Ad-free option via subscription
Features
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xtBus 3 - a reborn of the popular real-time nextbus tracker for urban commuters. xtBus 3 now supports thousands of bus routes from various transit agencies across USA and Canada, including TTC, STL, SF Muni, EZRide and many more. Just open the app and grant it location permission to see if services are available in your area. The "VIP Monthly Service" is provided as an in-app purchase to customers who don't want to have advertisements displayed. The service is provided on a monthly basis. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. For details of terms of use - http://idemfactor.com/xtbus3/ And privacy policy - http://idemfactor.com/idemfactor-privacy-policy-english.html

About

Bussr

This app provides real-time bus tracking for SF MUNI lines. It features a map-centered interface for finding stops by location or route, and allows users to save favorite stops. View exact arrival times, bus locations, and estimated arrival times to your destination.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Map-centered interface
  • Route and stop selection
  • Save favorite stops
  • Exact arrival times
  • Bus location tracking
Features
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An advanced yet easy-to-use bus tracker for SF MUNI lines, combining a map-centered user interface with precise route and stop selection. - Find your exact stop by current location or by route - See your recently viewed stops and save your favorites to the cloud - View exact arrival times and bus locations, with future schedules mixed in as needed - Select a bus and track it to your destination to estimate your arrival time

Screenshots

xtBus 33 screens
Bussr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bussr at none against xtBus 3's 1. Bussr also leads on ads (none vs shown). xtBus 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. xtBus 3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Bussr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xtBus 3 ships an update fortnightly, Bussr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
xtBus 3 versus Bussr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxtBus 3Bussr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdemfactor SolutionsJackson Cooley

Customer experience

xtBus 3

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bussr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xtBus 3

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Service$0.991 Month
None

Bussr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xtBus 3 free?
xtBus 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bussr free?
Bussr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xtBus 3 or Bussr have ads?
xtBus 3 shows ads; Bussr does not.
Which is updated more often, xtBus 3 or Bussr?
xtBus 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Bussr every 3 months. Most recently, xtBus 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bussr on November 3, 2026.

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