BusWatch vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BusWatch
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Find the bus closest to you with up to the second countdown clocks. Search for MTA buses anywhere in New York City, in real time. Make well-informed decisions about which stop and bus to take by quickly checking accurate arrival times. Keep a list of favorite stops and buses to quickly check when to leave and for unplanned delays.
Pulse
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Bus Pulse is a simple, independent app for tracking buses in real time. It helps you check live bus locations, see how far away your bus is, and follow the exact bus you want so you can leave at the right time. Current coverage includes: - Dublin Bus - Bus Éireann Waterford - Go-Ahead Ireland Bus Pulse is built to be fast, clear, and practical for daily use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse at weekly against BusWatch's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BusWatch ships an update every 18 months, Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BusWatch | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Mutisya | Hsiang Chou |
In-app purchases
BusWatch
No in-app purchases
Pulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BusWatch free?
Is Pulse free?
Do BusWatch or Pulse have ads?
Which is updated more often, BusWatch or Pulse?
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