Comparison

ZenBus vs Routiv

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

Head to head
About

ZenBus

This app provides real-time tracking for shuttles and school buses, offering estimated arrival times and location updates. It allows users to set arrival notifications and can integrate with NFC tags for boarding and disembarking alerts, enhancing safety and peace of mind for guardians.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus location tracking
  • Estimated arrival time (ETA) updates
  • Customizable arrival notifications
  • NFC tagging for boarding/disembarking alerts
  • Guardian/Parental monitoring
Features
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ZenBus is the ultimate all-in-one solution for tracking shuttles and school buses. With ZenBus, managers and users can effortlessly stay informed about the real-time location and estimated arrival times (ETAs) of their buses and shuttles. Never miss a stop with ZenBus, as it offers the convenient feature of setting arrival notifications according to your preferences. In addition, ZenBus can be seamlessly paired with Zenduit's NFC tagging feature, allowing Guardians/Parents to receive direct notifications when their Traveller/Child boards and disembarks the bus. With this advanced technology, Guardians/Parents can have peace of mind, knowing that their Traveller's/Child's whereabouts can be closely monitored throughout the journey.

About

Routiv

Features
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Routiv is the mobile companion for your RouterOS fleet. Monitor routers in real time, check health, backups, topology, LAN scan, charts, and open remote access when you need it — all from your iPhone. Features: • Live status and health for your router fleet • Cloud backups and restore history • Network topology and LAN discovery • Traffic charts and alerts • Secure remote access when you need it Routiv is an independent third-party product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or related to MikroTik Ltd. or any other router vendor. You connect only to equipment you own, with your own credentials. Requires an active Routiv account (routiv.net).

Screenshots

ZenBus3 screens
Routiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Routiv at every 5 days against ZenBus's every 6 weeks. Routiv also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

ZenBus ships an update every 6 weeks, Routiv every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZenBus versus Routiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenBusRoutiv
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZenduitFenucci Fabien

In-app purchases

None

ZenBus

No in-app purchases

None

Routiv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenBus free?
ZenBus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Routiv free?
Routiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenBus or Routiv have ads?
Neither ZenBus nor Routiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenBus or Routiv?
ZenBus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Routiv every 5 days. Most recently, ZenBus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Routiv on October 24, 2026.

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