# BusGenius vs Permit Radar 365

The clearest difference is rating: Permit Radar 365 at 5.0 against BusGenius's 3.3. Permit Radar 365 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). BusGenius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Permit Radar 365 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. BusGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Permit Radar 365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BusGenius has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BusGenius ships an update every 2 months, Permit Radar 365 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BusGenius | Permit Radar 365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busgenius/id1577467871/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permit-radar-365/id6797416312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BusGenius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577467873) | [GIOVUM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/334570338) |

## What reviewers say

### BusGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busgenius/id1577467871)

Track bus movements and get real-time arrival forecasts for your favorite stops or all stops with a single click. This app helps you select routes and monitor bus locations efficiently.

**Highlights:** Route selection, Real-time bus tracking, Arrival forecasts, Favorite stop management, All stop monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Permit Radar 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permit-radar-365/id6797416312)

Instantly find and book sold-out campsites, permits, or lodges. This app monitors reservation systems around the clock and alerts you the moment a spot becomes available, providing a direct booking link. Discover new destinations and secure your desired trip before others notice.

**Highlights:** Real-time cancellation alerts, Direct booking links, Monitors multiple reservation systems, Covers national, state, and backcountry permits, Supports US, Australia, and New Zealand, Discover new destinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited wilderness permits | $39.99 | per year |
| RV campgrounds in the United States | $49.99 | per year |
| Lodges in the United States Parks | $69.99 | per year |
| All-in-One | $99.99 | per year |
| Single Wilderness Permit Watch | $12.99 | one-time |
| Single RV Watch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watch Single Cabin / Lodge once | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BusGenius free?

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

### Is Permit Radar 365 free?

Permit Radar 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BusGenius or Permit Radar 365?

Permit Radar 365 is rated higher. BusGenius averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Permit Radar 365 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BusGenius or Permit Radar 365 have ads?

Neither BusGenius nor Permit Radar 365 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BusGenius or Permit Radar 365?

BusGenius ships an update every 2 months, and Permit Radar 365 weekly. Most recently, BusGenius was updated on November 3, 2026 and Permit Radar 365 on November 6, 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.*