# BusQuest vs Converse #1

The clearest difference is rating: BusQuest at 2.8 against Converse #1's 1.0. BusQuest also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Converse #1's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BusQuest holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BusQuest has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BusQuest ships an update every 4 months, Converse #1 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BusQuest | Converse #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busquest/id1502339271/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/converse-1/id6747782391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 77 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491412379) | [Converse County School District 1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822869143) |

## What reviewers say

### BusQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busquest/id1502339271)

Manage your child's school transportation with ease. View student information, submit change requests, and track bus locations in real-time. Receive notifications when the bus is approaching.

**Highlights:** View student information, Submit change requests, Request school bus transportation, Track student bus locations, Receive arrival notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Converse #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/converse-1/id6747782391)

Stay informed about district events, school news, and cafeteria menus. Customize notifications for your student's organizations and easily access staff contacts. Never miss an important update or deadline.

**Highlights:** Event listings with calendar integration, Customizable notifications by organization, Weekly cafeteria menus, District live feed updates, Staff and department directory

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BusQuest free?

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

### Is Converse #1 free?

Converse #1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BusQuest or Converse #1?

BusQuest is rated higher. BusQuest averages 2.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Converse #1 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BusQuest or Converse #1 have ads?

Neither BusQuest nor Converse #1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BusQuest or Converse #1?

BusQuest ships an update every 4 months, and Converse #1 every 4 weeks. Most recently, BusQuest was updated on September 20, 2026 and Converse #1 on July 4, 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.*