# onTime vs SF Muni Buses

The clearest difference is review sentiment: onTime at 53% against SF Muni Buses's 27%. onTime also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). SF Muni Buses's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1K vs 52). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. onTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and SF Muni Buses sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SF Muni Buses holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SF Muni Buses has 1K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of onTime's written reviews are positive against 27% of SF Muni Buses's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

onTime ships an update every 2 months, SF Muni Buses every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | onTime | SF Muni Buses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-bart-muni-caltrain/id1254454311/reviews) | **[4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-muni-buses/id1453311787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobileware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327006121) | [Alex Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/362919234) |

## What reviewers say

### onTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-bart-muni-caltrain/id1254454311)

Get real-time transit information for BART, Muni, and Caltrain. View schedules, countdowns to the next train, and receive important service alerts. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

**Highlights:** Real-time train and bus countdowns, Commuter notification service, Automatic schedule updates, Online and offline schedule access, Paperless trip planning, Integrated transit maps

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |


### SF Muni Buses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-muni-buses/id1453311787)

Track the real-time location and arrival predictions for buses. Get instant notifications for delays and closures, save favorite stops, and set reminders to never miss your ride. Optimized for various Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live bus tracking on map, Real-time arrival predictions, Push notifications for delays, Favorite stops management, Nearby stops identification, Bus arrival reminders, Notification Center widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚌 Accurate bus predictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 🕰️ Inaccurate arrival times
- 🙄 Useless

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Disappearing bus predictions
- Outdated route information
- Inability to purchase tickets

**Requested features**

- Add bus route numbers
- Improve trip planning and pricing
- Allow customization of favorite routes
- Provide a map of Muni train routes and stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is onTime free?

onTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SF Muni Buses free?

SF Muni Buses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, onTime or SF Muni Buses?

SF Muni Buses is rated higher. onTime averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SF Muni Buses averages 4.2 from 1K ratings.

### Do onTime or SF Muni Buses have ads?

Both onTime and SF Muni Buses show ads.

### Which is updated more often, onTime or SF Muni Buses?

onTime ships an update every 2 months, and SF Muni Buses every 4 months. Most recently, onTime was updated on November 6, 2026 and SF Muni Buses on November 6, 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.*