Comparison

バスナビ東京Lite vs Bus Location MAP

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

Head to head
About

バスナビ東京Lite

This app displays real-time bus arrival times for various bus companies. Users can register their preferred bus stops and routes to view live schedules and operational status. The app allows for customization of the registered bus stop list, including renaming, reordering, and deletion.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival estimates
  • Bus stop and route registration
  • View operational status
  • Display timetables
  • Customizable bus stop list
  • Supports multiple bus companies
Features
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バスがあと何分で到着するかを表示します。 表示したいバス停と路線を選択して登録するだけで運行状況や時刻表を表示することができます。選択したバス停はリストとして表示され、表示名の変更や並び替え、削除が可能です。 現在次のバス路線に対応しています。 京王バス、小田急バス、西武バス、西東京バス、 関東バス、国際興業バス、都営バス、 東急バス、神奈中バス、立川バス、京成バス 東武バス、相鉄バス、川崎市営バス、川崎鶴見臨港バス 横浜市営バス、京浜急行バス このアプリはバス運行会社が提供する情報への簡単なアクセスを提供するものであり、運行会社が公式に運営しているものではないのでご注意ください。 路線の新設や変更などに随時対応しています。表示に問題が出た場合に再度バス停と路線の選択を行なっていただくと正常になることがあります。

About

Bus Location MAP

Features
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See reported vehicle positions for supported bus services in Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area. The app's controls are in Japanese. Route and stop names are shown in the language supplied by the data source. FEATURES - Show reported bus positions and direction arrows on a map. - Display route lines and tap bus stops to check available timetables. - View available service alerts and delay information. - Filter displayed bus operators and train routes. - Find buses and bus stops around your current location. Some train and subway services are also shown where data is available. Coverage is limited to supported services in the Tokyo metropolitan area; this is not a nationwide bus service. DATA The app uses public transport open data provided through the Public Transportation Open Data Center (ODPT). Coverage and update availability vary by operator and route. Displayed positions may be delayed or missing, and a failed update can leave earlier reported positions on screen. An internet connection is required to obtain updated transport data. Developed by JT Software.

Screenshots

バスナビ東京Lite3 screens
Bus Location MAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: バスナビ東京Lite at none against Bus Location MAP's shown. Bus Location MAP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

バスナビ東京Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Bus Location MAP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
バスナビ東京Lite versus Bus Location MAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterバスナビ東京LiteBus Location MAP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasahiko TakahashiNaoki Chiba

In-app purchases

None

バスナビ東京Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Bus Location MAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is バスナビ東京Lite free?
バスナビ東京Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bus Location MAP free?
Bus Location MAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do バスナビ東京Lite or Bus Location MAP have ads?
Bus Location MAP shows ads; バスナビ東京Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, バスナビ東京Lite or Bus Location MAP?
バスナビ東京Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bus Location MAP every 3 days. Most recently, バスナビ東京Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bus Location MAP on October 31, 2026.

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