TrailsMV vs Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrailsMV
Explore over 200 miles of public trails on Martha's Vineyard with detailed maps, real-time GPS tracking, and information on conservation properties. Discover new routes, learn about the island's natural history, and find local events.
- Real-time GPS location tracking
- 200+ miles of public trails
- 100+ conservation properties
- Detailed trail maps
- Excursions and suggested routes
- Nature articles and event listings
- Island photography gallery
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TrailsMV includes detailed trail maps and descriptions for each property, along with curated excursions, informational articles and alerts, event listings, and spectacular photographs. Explore Martha's Vineyard with confidence, discover new places to connect with nature, and learn about the island's natural history. TrailsMV was created by the nonprofit Sheriff's Meadow Foundation in collaboration with the island's conservation groups and six towns. Features: -See your real-time location on the trail with GPS (no wifi or cell service needed!) -Record your hikes with GPS tracking and export as GPX files -View elevation profiles to see elevation gain and plan your adventures -Mark favorite spots with custom pins -Up-to-date maps of the island's conservation lands and public trails -Automatic offline maps for exploring without cell service -Excursions and suggested routes for biking, walking, and water activities -Property descriptions with interactive filtering by activities and amenities -Articles about nature-related topics -Information about conservation partners -Gallery of Martha's Vineyard landscape and nature photographs -Dark mode for comfortable viewing
Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker
Get real-time updates on bus locations and arrival times for Martha's Vineyard. Plan your trips with ease, view all routes, and receive alerts for delays. Features include live maps, stop information, and Apple Watch integration.
- Live bus tracking on map
- Real-time arrival estimates
- Trip planning with transfers
- Detailed stop information
- Apple Watch integration
- Service alerts and reminders
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Know when your bus is coming... and when it’s running late. Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker opens on the stop nearest you and shows the next bus in each direction, live. No digging through PDFs, no guessing at the stop. WHERE’S MY BUS? • Your nearest stop first, with both directions and the next buses in each • Live buses on the map for every year-round and summer route • “7 min late” when a bus is behind its schedule, so you can wait inside a little longer • Tap a bus to follow it stop by stop EVERY ROUTE, MADE SIMPLE • All routes from Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven to West Tisbury, Chilmark, Aquinnah and the airport • Each route drawn as a line with its stops and the buses on it right now • The current season’s timetables, holidays and service alerts built in PLAN A TRIP • Pick where you’re going and see your options from where you are now • Direct buses and one-transfer trips through the main stops • Walking time to the stop included KNOW YOUR STOP • Which stops have a shelter, a bench or just a sign • Save the stops you use and see them on your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Apple Watch shows the nearest stop and next buses on your wrist ISLAND CLUB (OPTIONAL) Never miss your bus. Stop reminders tell you when to leave, and late-bus alerts warn you when your bus falls behind. One Island Club membership works in every MV app... sign in with your phone number to carry it with you. Monthly or yearly, auto-renewing; cancel anytime in Settings. Family Sharing supported. Live times, maps, trip planning, widgets and the Watch app are free. Every Vineyard bus is fare-free through June 30, 2027. In English and Português (Brasil). Independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority. Bus positions and schedules come from the island’s live transit feed and published timetables. Terms: https://lissiland.com/tos/ Privacy: https://lissiland.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrailsMV at 90% against Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker's 0%. TrailsMV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TrailsMV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrailsMV has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of TrailsMV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker's.
TrailsMV ships an update monthly, Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrailsMV | Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (28 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sheriff's Meadow Foundation, Inc. | Lissiland LLC |
Customer experience
TrailsMV
Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker
In-app purchases
TrailsMV
No in-app purchases
Martha’s Vineyard Bus Tracker
No in-app purchases




