Comparison

Transit & Subway Times vs DDOT Bus Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Transit & Subway Times

This app provides real-time tracking for buses, trains, and subways, helping commuters navigate their daily journeys efficiently. It offers smart trip planning, stop alerts, and offline maps for over 150 cities, making transit stress-free.

Highlights
  • Live bus, train, and subway tracking
  • Stop and schedule alerts
  • Smart trip planning
  • Live and offline route maps
  • Get Off Alerts
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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Momego — Transit Made Effortless Get where you need to go faster with live buses, trains, and subways — all in one smart app built for real commuters. 'I’ve tried every transit app out there — Momego is the only one that’s actually accurate and easy to use. It’s like having a personal travel assistant for my daily commute.' Why millions love Momego: • Live bus, train, and subway tracking • Stop & schedule alerts • Smart trip planning • Live + offline route maps • One-tap “Get Me Home” • Customizable widgets for quick access Never miss your stop again — Momego’s Get Off Alerts notify you when it’s time to hop off. See exactly where your ride is in real time, check crowding levels before boarding, and get notified about delays or detours before they happen. With coverage in 150+ cities, Momego makes getting around effortless whether you’re in New York, Chicago, DC, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, or beyond. Explore full seven-day schedules, save your favorite stops, and navigate confidently even offline. Transit Coverage Highlights: Amtrak • MTA • DC Metro • NJ Transit • WMATA • LA Metro • BART • CTA • MBTA • Sound Transit • MARTA • TriMet • UTA • RIPTA • King County Metro — and hundreds more. Whether you’re catching a train to work or a late-night bus home, Momego helps you travel smarter, faster, and stress-free. -------- What is Momego? Momego is a live transit app showing real-time bus, train, and subway times in over 150 U.S. and global cities. It helps you plan routes, track rides, and get alerts for service changes. Does Momego work in New York City? Yes! Momego includes full MTA coverage — real-time NYC Subway trains, MTA buses, LIRR, and Metro-North schedules, plus detailed subway maps and service alerts. Does Momego support Chicago’s CTA and Metra? Absolutely. Track CTA buses and trains live, and check Metra commuter rail times for your daily commute. Can I use Momego in Los Angeles? Yes. Momego supports LA Metro buses and trains, giving you live tracking and route maps across the entire city. How about Washington DC? Momego covers WMATA’s Metro trains and Metrobus routes in real time, including service alerts and next-train predictions. Does Momego support Amtrak? Yes. You can view Amtrak schedules, track trains in real time, and stay updated on service changes across the U.S. What about Boston and San Francisco? In Boston, Momego shows live MBTA bus and subway times. In San Francisco, it includes BART and Muni coverage with real-time arrivals. Can I use Momego offline? Yes — Momego includes offline route maps and full schedules so you can navigate without signal. Will it alert me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you when your stop is coming up — perfect if you tend to lose track while scrolling or reading. Is Momego free? Yes, Momego is free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available via in-app subscription. How do I contact support? Email talk@travelwhiz.app or reach us on Twitter (X) at @trymomego. -------- Travel smarter with Momego — the app built for real riders. Download now and make every journey smoother, from your local bus to your next Amtrak adventure. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DDOT Bus Tracker

Get real-time bus arrival information for DDOT buses in Detroit. Track your bus, find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts and service detours directly on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival information
  • Bus tracking
  • Nearby stop finder
  • Trip planning
  • Favorite stop saving
  • Rider alerts and detours
  • System map with live bus locations
Features
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DDOT Bus Tracker, the official source for real-time DDOT bus arrival information in Detroit. Residents and visitors to Detroit now have real-time bus information at their fingertips. Track your bus, get bus arrival information, find nearby stops, find routes, and plan your trip from your mobile device! Save your favorite bus stop on the app to easily view stop arrival times. Subscribe to rider alerts and service detours and be informed before you start your journey. Set up text message alerts so you know when your bus is due. Click on the system map, select a route, and see where your bus is in real time. Enter your starting location and destination to access fast trip planning. Traveling with DDOT Bus Tracker has never been this easy!

Screenshots

Transit & Subway Times4 screens
DDOT Bus Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transit & Subway Times at 4.5 against DDOT Bus Tracker's 1.9. Transit & Subway Times also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 10%) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 40). DDOT Bus Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Transit & Subway Times sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DDOT Bus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transit & Subway Times holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit & Subway Times has 5.4K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Transit & Subway Times's written reviews are positive against 10% of DDOT Bus Tracker's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Transit & Subway Times versus DDOT Bus Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit & Subway TimesDDOT Bus Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better1.9 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB13 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTransit Now ltdCity of Detroit

Customer experience

Transit & Subway Times

All ratings5,392 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews372 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative44.1%

DDOT Bus Tracker

All ratings40 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Bugs and requests

Transit & Subway Times

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when planning trips
  • Live tracking and arrival times not always accurate
  • Incorrect or missing transit line and stop information
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline maps and trip planning
  • Integration with calendar and other apps
  • More customization options for favorite routes and stops
  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Ability to report service issues and disruptions

DDOT Bus Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Transit & Subway Times

Subscriptions9
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Monthly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Secret Discount$4.991 Year
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  • PRO Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Premium - Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Yearly - MOMEGO Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Momego+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$89.00
None

DDOT Bus Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transit & Subway Times free?
Transit & Subway Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DDOT Bus Tracker free?
DDOT Bus Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transit & Subway Times or DDOT Bus Tracker?
Transit & Subway Times is rated higher. Transit & Subway Times averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while DDOT Bus Tracker averages 1.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Transit & Subway Times or DDOT Bus Tracker have ads?
Transit & Subway Times shows ads; DDOT Bus Tracker does not.

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