Comparison

M vs TrackMyShuttle Driver

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

Head to head
About

M

See the real-time location of University of Michigan buses and their estimated arrival times. Get directions to nearby stops, customize displayed routes, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

Highlights
  • Live bus tracking
  • Bus arrival times
  • Map view with bus stops
  • Directions to bus stops
  • Favorite bus stops
  • Route customization
Features
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Track University of Michigan buses live and view bus arrival times quickly and easily using the M-Bus app. - Live tracking of University of Michigan buses - View your location on the map in relation to buses and bus stops - Get directions to bus stops near you - Quickly view incoming buses at your bus stop - Save frequently used bus stops to the favorites section to quickly view stop times - Pick and choose which bus routes you would like for to be displayed - Built natively for mobile featuring responsive and smooth elements The M-Bus app was developed by a student at the University of Michigan (me!) and is not an official University of Michigan app.

About

TrackMyShuttle Driver

This application facilitates shuttle management by enabling drivers to log in, receive trip notifications, and view optimized routes with pick-up and drop-off details. It allows drivers to manage dispatches efficiently, enhancing safety and reducing reliance on radio communication.

Highlights
  • Log on and off
  • Receive new trip notifications
  • Assign and change shuttles
  • Optimized route navigation
  • View rider details
  • Mark dispatches as picked-up/no-show
Features
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*TrackMyShuttle Introduction* TrackMyShuttle is a complete shuttle management solution. It allows riders to instantly book and track rides, it enables operators to quickly assign requests to drivers, and it empowers drivers to execute the dispatches with ease. *Driver App Account* This app requires a TrackMyShuttle Driver account. Please contact your Manager to create your account or contact support at +1-888-574-8885 (tel:+18885748885). *Driver App Features* * Log on and off * Receive New Trip Notification * Select and Change Shuttle for the Trip * Get Optimized Route with Pick-up and Drop-off information * View full Rider details * View Navigation on Map * Mark Dispatches as Picked-up or No-show With many more features in the works. Overall, Driver App provides all dispatch-related information and actions at your fingertips and even calculates the optimal route for you. It will make your driving experience pleasant and safer by reducing radio usage and eliminating the need to remember dispatch-related information. Since the Riders can track the shuttle rides using their smartphone, they will arrive at the right stop at the right time eliminating your frustration to look out for riders as well as reduce wait times. *More Info* If you wish to request new features or report an issue, please contact us at support@trackmyshuttle.com or call +1-888-574-8885 (tel:+18885748885). We are here to help make your job easier.

Screenshots

M4 screens
TrackMyShuttle Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M at 84% against TrackMyShuttle Driver's 40%. M also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (246 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M has 246 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of M's written reviews are positive against 40% of TrackMyShuttle Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 6 weeks, TrackMyShuttle Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M versus TrackMyShuttle Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTrackMyShuttle Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (246 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings246 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfe AkinciTrackMyShuttle

Customer experience

M

All ratings242 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.2%

TrackMyShuttle Driver

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

M

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App not working, showing 'check internet connection'
  • Buses not appearing in the app when they are present
  • Inaccurate bus arrival times
  • Lack of direction arrows on routes
  • Incorrect time predictions
Show 1 more
  • Janky commuter south route

Requested features

1 request
  • Have “favourite” bus stops shown in a different colour on the main map

TrackMyShuttle Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

TrackMyShuttle Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrackMyShuttle Driver free?
TrackMyShuttle Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M or TrackMyShuttle Driver?
M is rated higher. M averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while TrackMyShuttle Driver averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do M or TrackMyShuttle Driver have ads?
Neither M nor TrackMyShuttle Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or TrackMyShuttle Driver?
M ships an update every 6 weeks, and TrackMyShuttle Driver every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on November 3, 2026 and TrackMyShuttle Driver on November 7, 2026.

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