Comparison

xtBus 3 vs MUNI Commuter Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

MUNI Commuter Widgets

Features
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Commuter SF shows you real-time MUNI departures in San Francisco. Built for SF commuters who want a fast, clean way to check when the next bus, tram, or metro is leaving. Commuter SF is an independent app and is not an official app from SFMTA or MUNI. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time MUNI departures for any stop in San Francisco β€’ Save your favorite stops for instant access β€’ Organize stops into custom groups β€’ Home Screen widgets β€” standard and Lock Screen β€’ Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks β€’ Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see MUNI departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for San Francisco commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

Screenshots

xtBus 33 screens
MUNI Commuter Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MUNI Commuter Widgets at none against xtBus 3's shown. xtBus 3's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. xtBus 3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MUNI Commuter Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xtBus 3 ships an update fortnightly, MUNI Commuter Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
xtBus 3 versus MUNI Commuter Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxtBus 3MUNI Commuter Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdemfactor SolutionsFabrizio Demaria

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xtBus 3

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Service$0.991 Month
3 purchases

MUNI Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is xtBus 3 free?
xtBus 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MUNI Commuter Widgets free?
MUNI Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xtBus 3 or MUNI Commuter Widgets have ads?
xtBus 3 shows ads; MUNI Commuter Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, xtBus 3 or MUNI Commuter Widgets?
xtBus 3 ships an update fortnightly, and MUNI Commuter Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, xtBus 3 was updated on September 24, 2026 and MUNI Commuter Widgets on October 26, 2026.

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