NextHopper vs Arriva Bus App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NextHopper
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Use our app to check real-time arrivals and departures to and from your place of work. With the power of Real-Time data is in your hands, making your commute more comfortable and less stressful. Buy your ticket So much easier than paying on the bus – buy your ticket in advance, then just activate on the day you want to travel and scan the QR code when you get on the bus
Arriva Bus App
Easily plan your bus journeys, purchase mobile tickets, and check live departure times. Track your bus in real-time and receive updates on service disruptions.
- Mobile ticket purchase
- Live bus departures
- Journey planning
- Real-time bus tracking
- Service disruption alerts
- Save favorite routes
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With the Arriva Bus App, planning your bus journey is easier than ever. Quickly buy mobile bus tickets, check live bus times and use the journey planner to find your next bus. The Arriva Bus App simplifies bus travel, putting everything you need in one easy-to-use place. Mobile Tickets: Purchase bus tickets securely with Apple Pay or a debit/credit card and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash! Live Departures: Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next. Journey Planning: Plan your commute, trip to the shops or night out with friends. It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Arriva. Timetables: We’ve squeezed all of our routes and timetables into the palm of your hand. Favourites: You can quickly save your favourite timetables and journeys, with quick access from one convenient menu. Service Disruptions: You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app. Bus Tracking: Track your bus in real time on an interactive map so you know exactly when it will arrive. As always, we welcome your feedback. You can send it to us via the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arriva Bus App at fortnightly against NextHopper's every 6 weeks. NextHopper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NextHopper ships an update every 6 weeks, Arriva Bus App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextHopper | Arriva Bus App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rise Digital Media Limited | Arriva |
In-app purchases
NextHopper
No in-app purchases
Arriva Bus App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NextHopper free?
Is Arriva Bus App free?
Do NextHopper or Arriva Bus App have ads?
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