Comparison

Linkbus vs myCSBSJU

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

Head to head
About

Linkbus

Get real-time bus schedules for the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University. This lightweight app automatically fetches the latest information to ensure accuracy. Developed with the community in mind, it provides a convenient way to track campus transportation.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus schedule
  • Automatic data fetching
  • Accurate and up-to-date information
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Community-focused development
Features
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Linkbus is a fast and lightweight app providing a realtime view of the Link bus schedule for the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University campuses. Linkbus automatically fetches the latest bus schedule information from data from csbsju.edu/bus to provide the most accurate and up-to-date schedule. Linkbus was crafted by a fellow Johnnie, with the community in mind. Please forward any feedback to mcarroll001@csbsju.edu.

About

myCSBSJU

Features
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myCSBSJU is your one-stop-shop connecting you with the information, systems, people and updates you'll need to succeed at Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s. Use myCSBSJU to: - Access Banner, Canvas, Bus Schedules, Culinary Menus, Email and much more! - Receive key notifications from clubs you follow, academic and administrative departments, the institutions and more. - Keep updated on announcements and alerts relevant to you including a calendar of campus events and activities. - Search staff, peers, systems, groups, posts, resources and more to find the information you need, when you need it. - Stay focused on your most important to-dos - View personalized resources and content - Find and join campus events

Screenshots

Linkbus4 screens
myCSBSJU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linkbus at every 4 months against myCSBSJU's every 11 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

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

Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, myCSBSJU every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Linkbus versus myCSBSJU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkbusmyCSBSJU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael CarrollCollege of Saint Benedict

In-app purchases

None

Linkbus

No in-app purchases

None

myCSBSJU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linkbus free?
Linkbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myCSBSJU free?
myCSBSJU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linkbus or myCSBSJU have ads?
Neither Linkbus nor myCSBSJU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkbus or myCSBSJU?
Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, and myCSBSJU every 11 months. Most recently, Linkbus was updated on June 4, 2026 and myCSBSJU on September 10, 2026.

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