GoCentroBus vs First View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoCentroBus
Track your bus in real-time with this official transit app. Get accurate arrival predictions, view routes and stops, and plan your trips easily. Receive important service alerts for a smoother commute.
- Real-time vehicle location
- Predicted arrival information
- Route and stop display
- Nearby stops with predictions
- Trip planning
- Service alerts
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Welcome to the GoCentroBus mobile app – the only official transit app from Centro. This app is the fastest, easiest way to ride the bus in Central New York. The GoCentroBus app uses GPS technology to track your bus in real-time so you know exactly when it will arrive at your stop. No more missing the bus! Key Features: * Real-Time vehicle location and predicted arrival information * Displays routes, stops, and vehicle positions * Stops “Near Me” feature shows stop locations and predicted arrivals based on your current location * Favorites list gives you quick, single view of arrivals for all routes and stops of interest * Plan your trip using Google Transit technology * Get service alerts/updates about detours, holiday schedules, inclement weather, etc. The GoCentroBus app is just another reason why Centro truly is easy to use and hard to beat.
First View
This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.
- Real-time vehicle location tracking
- Monitor multiple students and transportation types
- Access trip details and updates
- Receive instant notifications and service alerts
- Set up custom alerts for family members
- Dedicated customer support
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For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute for your student. That's why we've developed FirstView, our easy-to-use vehicle tracking app. FirstView allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student's trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in. With FirstView: - See real-time vehicle location and track its progress - Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and special/alternative transportation journeys - Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip - Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district - Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts - Dedicated customer support at your fingertips
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: First View at 4.8 against GoCentroBus's 2.3. First View also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 55) and review sentiment (40% vs 22%). GoCentroBus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
First View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First View has 20K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of GoCentroBus's written reviews are positive against 40% of First View's.
GoCentroBus ships an update every 3 months, First View monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoCentroBus | First View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (55 ratings) | 4.8 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 39.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #155 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (inc) | Firstgroup America Inc |
Customer experience
GoCentroBus
First View
Bugs and requests
GoCentroBus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
First View
Reported bugs
3 issues- Routes disappearing from app
- Login and password reset problems
- Glitchy user interface
Requested features
3 requests- Estimated time of arrival for bus
- Simpler setup and configuration
- Consistent performance across all users
In-app purchases
GoCentroBus
No in-app purchases
First View
No in-app purchases









