Comparison

MyChicago Bus Tracker vs Pace TripCheck

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

Head to head
About

MyChicago Bus Tracker

Track Chicago's buses and trains in real-time with live arrival predictions and vehicle tracking on a map. Receive smart notifications before your ride arrives and save favorite stops for quick access. Plan your commute with confidence.

Highlights
  • Real-time CTA bus arrival predictions
  • Live CTA train arrival times
  • Live bus and train tracking on map
  • Smart commute alerts
  • Save unlimited favorite stops
  • Search stops by number
Features
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MyChicago Bus Tracker Track CTA buses and trains in real time with MyChicago Bus Tracker. Whether you're commuting to work, heading to school, or exploring Chicago, MyChicago helps you stay informed with live arrivals, vehicle tracking, smart notifications, and quick access to your favorite stops. Get accurate arrival predictions, track buses and trains on a live map, and receive alerts before your bus reaches your stop—so you never miss your ride. Features • Real-time CTA bus arrival predictions • Live CTA train arrival times • Live bus and train tracking on the map • Get notified before your bus reaches your stop • Smart commute alerts for your daily trips • Search any stop by stop number • Browse all CTA bus routes and train lines • Save unlimited favorite stops • Quickly find nearby stops • Fast, modern, and easy-to-use interface • Ad-free Premium experience available Why You'll Love MyChicago • Stay informed with accurate real-time transit information • Track buses and trains live on an interactive map • Save your favorite stops for one-tap access • Receive smart notifications before your vehicle arrives • Plan your daily commute with confidence Whether you're a daily commuter, student, tourist, or occasional rider, MyChicago makes traveling around Chicago easier and more convenient. Disclaimer MyChicago is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Transit information is provided through the official public CTA API. Data powered by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) API. Privacy Policy: https://apps.serkansen.com/ctaEULA.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pace TripCheck

Manage your paratransit rides with this app. View trip details, cancel reservations, and customize your notification preferences for ride alerts. It offers similar features to the web version for convenient access.

Highlights
  • View trip information
  • Cancel reservations
  • Opt-in/out of alerts
  • Manage profile information
  • Request subscription trip changes
  • Receive imminent arrival notifications
Features
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The TripCheck app from Pace Paratransit helps passengers keep track of their paratransit rides by allowing you to view trip information, cancel trips, and opt in and out of email, text and phone call alerts. This app offers similar functionality to the web version of TripCheck at www.PaceBus.com/TripCheck. Chicago and Suburban ADA Paratransit riders, as well as users of Pace-operated Dial-a-Ride services, can use TripCheck. To get started, all you need is your TripCheck ID and password. Customers can view trip information in the app at any time by logging in and clicking “Trips”. Customers can also cancel a reservation using the app. The Trips section contains a calendar in which all your scheduled trips appear. By clicking on any given trip, you’ll be able to see the scheduled pickup time, the pickup address, and the dropoff address. Riders with a subscription trip can also see the details of and request to change that subscription. The TripCheck app allows you to manage some of your contact information as well as opt in and out of email and text message alerts. This can be done on the My Profile page. Those automatic email and text message alerts include: • Trip booking (sent whenever you book a trip) • Trip cancellation (sent whenever you cancel a trip) • Imminent arrival (sent 20 minutes prior to scheduled pickup time) • Next-day itinerary (sent nightly with scheduled trips for the next day) To set your preferences on receiving alerts from the Trip Check system, click "My Profile" on the left navigation bar. Here, you can update some personal information and set alert preferences.

Screenshots

MyChicago Bus Tracker4 screens
Pace TripCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyChicago Bus Tracker at 4.0 against Pace TripCheck's 2.0. MyChicago Bus Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Pace TripCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. MyChicago Bus Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pace TripCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyChicago Bus Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pace TripCheck has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MyChicago Bus Tracker's written reviews are positive against 15% of Pace TripCheck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyChicago Bus Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Pace TripCheck every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MyChicago Bus Tracker versus Pace TripCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyChicago Bus TrackerPace TripCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerkan SENPace Suburban Bus Service

Customer experience

MyChicago Bus Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Pace TripCheck

All ratings24 ratings
Positive20.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyChicago Bus Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
None

Pace TripCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyChicago Bus Tracker free?
MyChicago Bus Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace TripCheck free?
Pace TripCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyChicago Bus Tracker or Pace TripCheck?
MyChicago Bus Tracker is rated higher. MyChicago Bus Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pace TripCheck averages 2.0 from 25 ratings.
Do MyChicago Bus Tracker or Pace TripCheck have ads?
MyChicago Bus Tracker shows ads; Pace TripCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, MyChicago Bus Tracker or Pace TripCheck?
MyChicago Bus Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Pace TripCheck every 9 months. Most recently, MyChicago Bus Tracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pace TripCheck on October 21, 2026.

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