# GoCentroBus vs First View

The clearest difference is rating: First View at 4.8 against GoCentroBus's 2.3. First View also leads on ratings volume (21K 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.

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 21K 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 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoCentroBus | First View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocentrobus/id1172871081/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | **39.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (inc)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172871080) | [Firstgroup America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/868213520) |

## What reviewers say

### GoCentroBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocentrobus/id1172871081)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle location, Predicted arrival information, Route and stop display, Nearby stops with predictions, Trip planning, Service alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### First View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-view/id6477656451)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice clean app
- 👍 Smooth bus tracking
- 🙏 Helpful for parents of nonverbal autistic kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent route and notification issues
- 🤔 Confusing with multiple app versions
- 🤦‍♀️ Worse than previous app in many ways
- 🤔 Unclear how to set up and use properly
- 🔒 Password reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Routes disappearing from app
- Login and password reset problems
- Glitchy user interface

**Requested features**

- Estimated time of arrival for bus
- Simpler setup and configuration
- Consistent performance across all users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoCentroBus free?

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

### Is First View free?

First View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoCentroBus or First View?

First View is rated higher. GoCentroBus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while First View averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do GoCentroBus or First View have ads?

Neither GoCentroBus nor First View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoCentroBus or First View?

GoCentroBus ships an update every 3 months, and First View monthly. Most recently, GoCentroBus was updated on October 19, 2026 and First View on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*