Comparison

SFBayBART vs Bussr

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

Head to head
About

SFBayBART

Features
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SFBayBART uses the official BART API, which ensures accurate data, but is not endorsed or certified by BART. SFBayBART includes: (1) - A map of the BART system (2) - An interactive map showing the BART Stations (3) - A tabular list of all BART stations (4) - A list of all routes served by BART (5) - A trip planner Clicking on a BART station on either the interactive map or the tabular view, will show all departure times of the selected station, in either the northbound or southbound direction, in real-time. Clicking on a route, will show a list of all stations served by the selected route. The trip planner will provide a trip list, based on either the intended departure date/time or the intended arrival date/time. A wireless connection is required to use most features, as most data is updated in real-time. The BART station list, however once retrieved is available for offline use, this includes the interactive map and tabular station list. However, the ability to obtain departure times is not available as this data is obtained real-time from the BART server. Note: When BART is not in service at the selected station, you will receive a message indicating no departure time data is available.

About

Bussr

This app provides real-time bus tracking for SF MUNI lines. It features a map-centered interface for finding stops by location or route, and allows users to save favorite stops. View exact arrival times, bus locations, and estimated arrival times to your destination.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Map-centered interface
  • Route and stop selection
  • Save favorite stops
  • Exact arrival times
  • Bus location tracking
Features
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An advanced yet easy-to-use bus tracker for SF MUNI lines, combining a map-centered user interface with precise route and stop selection. - Find your exact stop by current location or by route - See your recently viewed stops and save your favorites to the cloud - View exact arrival times and bus locations, with future schedules mixed in as needed - Select a bus and track it to your destination to estimate your arrival time

Screenshots

SFBayBART4 screens
Bussr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bussr at every 3 months against SFBayBART's every 21 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

SFBayBART ships an update every 21 months, Bussr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SFBayBART versus Bussr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFBayBARTBussr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZandy Corp.Jackson Cooley

In-app purchases

None

SFBayBART

No in-app purchases

None

Bussr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFBayBART free?
SFBayBART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bussr free?
Bussr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SFBayBART or Bussr have ads?
Neither SFBayBART nor Bussr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFBayBART or Bussr?
SFBayBART ships an update every 21 months, and Bussr every 3 months. Most recently, SFBayBART was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bussr on September 24, 2026.

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