RouteShout 2.0 vs Token Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RouteShout 2.0
Get real-time bus arrival times and stay informed about schedule changes and service disruptions. This free app helps you plan your journeys and reduce uncertainty when using public transit.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Scheduled arrival times
- Alerts for delays and disruptions
- Route and schedule changes notifications
- Journey planning and connections
- View bus routes and stops
- Save favorite stops
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Go here (http://goo.gl/73IbRU) to see if your agency is ready for RouteShout 2.0 Taking public transit? Download this free, convenient app to get real-time or scheduled next bus arrival times through your iPhone or iPad. The RouteShout app helps you be on time and prepare for changes - anytime, anywhere. With RouteShout, you can know of bus delays and remove the uncertainty from taking public transit. Get to work, to your class, or that important appointment. It's the handy, free app for locals, students, tourists and other public transit riders. Just select your agency and route, and off you go. With RouteShout, you can: • Know when your bus is on its way. • Cut down your wait time. • Stay alerted of bus schedule or route changes, service disruptions or traffic delays. • Plan your journey and connections. • View bus routes and stops. • Choose and save your favorite stops. Try it today. If you like it, don’t forget to write a review- and tell your friends. Note: You may have limited access if data is not supplied to RouteShout from your local transit system. Data is provided by your local transit system. Application is subject to the quality of data provided to the Application. The Application is provided by RouteMatch Software, Inc.
Token Transit
Purchase and activate digital transit passes directly from your phone. Your mobile device becomes your ticket, allowing you to easily board public transportation. Supports over 200 cities across North America.
- Purchase transit fares
- Activate digital tickets
- Store tickets on phone
- Supports over 200 cities
- Tap to activate
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1. Purchase - Select your preferred fare type in the Token Transit app. 2. Activate - Your phone holds all your tickets. When you are ready to ride, tap your ticket to activate. 3. Ride - As you board the vehicle, show the driver your digital ticket or scan it on the validator. Download and start riding today! Live in over 200 cities across North America including: - NFTA Metro, Buffalo, NY - RTA, New Orleans, LA - Miami Dade Transit, Miami, FL - CTtransit, Hartford, New Haven & Stamford, CT - JTA, Jacksonville, FL - Metro Transit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - DDOT, Detroit, MI - Omnitrans, San Bernardino, CA - Roam Transit, Banff, AB - RTC, Reno, NV - TARC, Louisville, KY See the full list of available transit agencies here: https://tokentransit.com/agency
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Token Transit at 3.3 against RouteShout 2.0's 1.6. Token Transit also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). RouteShout 2.0's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Token Transit holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 430 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of RouteShout 2.0's written reviews are positive against 39% of Token Transit's.
RouteShout 2.0 ships an update every 16 months, Token Transit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RouteShout 2.0 | Token Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (260 ratings) | 3.3 (430 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | 38.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 260 | 430 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROUTEMATCH SOFTWARE, INC. | Token Transit, Inc. |
Customer experience
RouteShout 2.0
Token Transit
User reviews
RouteShout 2.0
From 260 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate live map of buses
- 👍 Helpful when it works
- 🚌 Useful for tracking bus locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent loading issues and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive performance
- 🚌 Inaccurate bus arrival times
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
Token Transit
From 430 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Great customer service
- 💡 Eliminates need for cash/change
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Disappearing purchased passes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with phone number requirement
Bugs and requests
RouteShout 2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Favorites and location features don't work
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved reliability and stability
- Faster loading times
- More accurate real-time bus tracking
- Streamlined user experience
Token Transit
Reported bugs
4 issues- Account suspension issues
- Inability to transfer passes to new devices
- Activation/expiration date problems
- Repeated login/logout issues
Requested features
4 requests- Offline pass support
- Apple Watch compatibility
- More pass/ticket options
- Improved sync between devices
In-app purchases
RouteShout 2.0
No in-app purchases
Token Transit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RouteShout 2.0 free?
Is Token Transit free?
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