# Pantograph vs Seattle Transit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Seattle Transit at fortnightly against Pantograph's every 2 months. Seattle Transit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (807 vs 73). Pantograph's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pantograph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Seattle Transit sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seattle Transit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seattle Transit has 807 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Pantograph's written reviews are positive against 43% of Seattle Transit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pantograph ships an update every 2 months, Seattle Transit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pantograph | Seattle Transit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantograph/id1467024983/reviews) | **[4.7 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-transit-bus-tracker/id6472719645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **807** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 40 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Round Trip Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467024982) | [Adamton Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677116928) |

## What reviewers say

### Pantograph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantograph/id1467024983)

Visualize your entire transit network on a single map, seeing all active buses, trains, ferries, and streetcars. Get real-time departure estimates, vehicle statistics, and passenger load information for supported agencies. Track missed trips and customize your view to gain deep insights into system performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time transit vehicle map, Departure estimates, Vehicle statistics and load, Route and stop schedules, Missed trip reports, Customizable vehicle icons, Pro filtering system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pantograph Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pantograph Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


### Seattle Transit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-transit-bus-tracker/id6472719645)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides real-time transit information for the Seattle and Puget Sound area. Track buses, trains, and ferries live, plan trips with step-by-step directions, and receive alerts for delays and detours. It's designed to make commuting easier for Seattle residents.

**Highlights:** Live bus, train, and ferry tracking, Real-time arrival and departure times, Trip planner with step-by-step directions, Stop and schedule alerts, Get Off Alerts for your stop, Offline route maps, Customizable widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Seattle+ Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Seattle+ Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| Seattle+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $7.99 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $9.00 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $29.00 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Seattle+ Annual | $39.00 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass - Sale | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $89.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pantograph free?

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

### Is Seattle Transit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pantograph or Seattle Transit?

Seattle Transit is rated higher. Pantograph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Seattle Transit averages 4.7 from 807 ratings.

### Do Pantograph or Seattle Transit have ads?

Neither Pantograph nor Seattle Transit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pantograph or Seattle Transit?

Pantograph ships an update every 2 months, and Seattle Transit fortnightly. Most recently, Pantograph was updated on September 23, 2026 and Seattle Transit on September 26, 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.*