SF Muni Buses vs Outin5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SF Muni Buses
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.
- 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
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*** IMPORTANT: The SF Muni Buses app is being discontinued. Download the all-new Busly app to ensure continued updates & support: https://busly.app *** View up-to-date locations and time predictions for the SF Muni buses. LIVE MAP Get up-to-date bus positions showing exactly where each bus is along its route. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get real-time updates regarding delays, closures, and other important messages. FAVORITE STOPS Add stops you use often to your Favorites for quick, easy access. NEARBY STOPS See stops nearest to your current location, as well as how far they are. SET REMINDERS Easily set reminder notifications so you don't forget to catch your bus when it arrives. NOTIFICATION CENTER WIDGETS 2 Notification Center widgets for easy access to time predictions for nearby stops as well as your favorites. APPLE WATCH + IPAD Optimized for iOS 17, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. If you run into any issues or have any feedback, use the in-app Support button or email support@iminichrispy.com. You can also tweet me @iMinichrispy.
Outin5
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Outin5 lets users share when and where they’re leaving a spot, so you can find available parking faster and avoid circling the block only to miss a spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outin5 at none against SF Muni Buses's 1. Outin5 also leads on ads (none vs shown). SF Muni Buses's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. SF Muni Buses sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Outin5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SF Muni Buses | Outin5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Perez | Mohamad Alayouni |
Bugs and requests
SF Muni Buses
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Disappearing bus predictions
- Outdated route information
- Inability to purchase tickets
Requested features
4 requests- Add bus route numbers
- Improve trip planning and pricing
- Allow customization of favorite routes
- Provide a map of Muni train routes and stations
Outin5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SF Muni Buses
- Remove Ads$4.99
Outin5
No in-app purchases
