Comparison

SmartBusRoute vs PIT Next Bus

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

Head to head
About

SmartBusRoute

This GPS navigation app is designed for coach drivers, helping them avoid low bridges, restricted areas, and weight-limited roads. It provides turn-by-turn directions tailored for buses, ensuring safe and timely passenger delivery. Features include customizable vehicle dimensions for accurate routing and an odometer function for mileage tracking.

Highlights
  • Bus-specific GPS routing
  • Low bridge and restriction avoidance
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Customizable vehicle dimensions
  • Odometer for mileage tracking
  • Daily updated bus maps
Features
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SmartBusRoute is built specifically for coach drivers to avoid low bridges and bus restricted areas to safely deliver passengers on time. This app knows the difference between a bus and truck so the routes are appropriate for bus drivers. The SmartBusRoute app is a GPS app with turn by turn motor coach driving instructions built with the experience of 40 years in the industry. Coach drivers navigate with confidence knowing that SmartBusRoute follows roads that are suitable for bus travel. The app helps you avoid permanent and temporary restrictions, avoid low bridges, and keeps you away from areas that have weight limitations. SmartBusRoute helps avoid costly tickets and keep you and your passengers safe. SmartBusRoute is powered by WorldNav, pioneers in truck routing for portable GPS. * Navigate any size bus with the convenience of using a mounted iPhone or iPad. * Offers the latest bus specific maps and routes, updated daily. * Provides turn-by-turn instructions with voice with lane guidance. * Navigate in Street, Hybrid, or Satellite View mode. * Specify Height, Length, Width, and Weight to insure accurate bus routing. * Use the phone's built-in speaker to say your destination address or point of interest (such as a rest area). * Built-in Odometer function allows you to track state mileage for easy tax filing. * State border crossing, weigh scale, and speed limit alerts. * Navigation does not interrupt other functions of the phone. * Unique driver feedback loop provides best in bus navigation. * Free Updates * Unlimited number of user entered destinations. * Unlimited number of routes, use as often as you wish. The app is intended for coach drivers conducting charters and tours. The app is not intended to support school bus drivers and other fixed route bus applications.

About

PIT Next Bus

Features
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PIT Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions in one fast, simple app — Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses across Allegheny County. Open the map to see stops around you, tap any stop for the next arrivals, and save the stops you use most as favorites for instant access. Stations show both directions on a single pin, so you never miss a train going the other way. Includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication, so your next ride is always a glance away. Data provided by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).

Screenshots

SmartBusRoute4 screens
PIT Next Bus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIT Next Bus at none against SmartBusRoute's 3. PIT Next Bus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). SmartBusRoute's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. SmartBusRoute sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PIT Next Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBusRoute ships an update every 2 months, PIT Next Bus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartBusRoute versus PIT Next Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBusRoutePIT Next Bus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleType CompanyJunebot, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartBusRoute

One-time3
  • Bus Route 7 Days$14.99
  • BusRoute 3 Months$44.99
  • BusRoute 1 Year$99.99
None

PIT Next Bus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartBusRoute free?
SmartBusRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIT Next Bus free?
PIT Next Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartBusRoute or PIT Next Bus have ads?
PIT Next Bus shows ads; SmartBusRoute does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartBusRoute or PIT Next Bus?
SmartBusRoute ships an update every 2 months, and PIT Next Bus every 5 days. Most recently, SmartBusRoute was updated on October 7, 2026 and PIT Next Bus on October 11, 2026.

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