# UIUC Bus vs M

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M at 84% against UIUC Bus's 28%. M also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). UIUC Bus's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 242). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

M holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UIUC Bus has 1.3K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of UIUC Bus's written reviews are positive against 84% of M's.

UIUC Bus ships an update every 10 days, M every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UIUC Bus | M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uiuc-bus/id1354079485/reviews) | **[4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-bus/id1577013805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rishi Masand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221914865) | [Efe Akinci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577013807) |

## What reviewers say

### UIUC Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uiuc-bus/id1354079485)

This app provides real-time transit information for the Champaign-Urbana area, including live bus locations, departure times, and route details. It helps users navigate campus and the city efficiently by offering up-to-date information beyond scheduled times.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus departure times, Live bus location tracking, Nearby bus stop identification, Bus route information, Map of all CUMTD stops, Favorite stop selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate bus information
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- ✨ Great design and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Lack of refresh functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and bus routes
- 💔 Removal of key features in latest update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting bus stops
- Incorrect bus arrival times
- Disappearing bus icons and routes

**Requested features**

- Bring back manual refresh option
- Show bus stops on map
- Display user location on map
- Restore favorited stops


### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-bus/id1577013805)

See the real-time location of University of Michigan buses and their estimated arrival times. Get directions to nearby stops, customize displayed routes, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live bus tracking, Bus arrival times, Map view with bus stops, Directions to bus stops, Favorite bus stops, Route customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Accurate bus tracking
- 👍 Better than official app
- 👍 Live updates
- 👍 Helpful for students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App no longer works
- 🐛 Keeps saying 'check internet connection'
- 🐛 Buses don't show up in app
- 🐛 App constantly wrong about arrival times
- 🐛 No direction arrows on routes

**Reported bugs**

- App not working, showing 'check internet connection'
- Buses not appearing in the app when they are present
- Inaccurate bus arrival times
- Lack of direction arrows on routes
- Incorrect time predictions

**Requested features**

- Have “favourite” bus stops shown in a different colour on the main map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UIUC Bus free?

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

### Is M free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UIUC Bus or M?

M is rated higher. UIUC Bus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while M averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.

### Do UIUC Bus or M have ads?

UIUC Bus shows ads; M does not.

### Which is updated more often, UIUC Bus or M?

UIUC Bus ships an update every 10 days, and M every 6 weeks. Most recently, UIUC Bus was updated on September 21, 2026 and M on September 23, 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.*