Comparison

Princeton Campus Map vs XRadar

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

Head to head
About

Princeton Campus Map

Navigate Princeton University's campus with ease using this map and route planner. Find buildings, residences, and dining spots, with up-to-date contact and operating information. Features step-free navigation and real-time bus tracking for TigerTransit.

Highlights
  • Campus building search
  • Point of interest details
  • Intelligent route planning
  • Step-free navigation options
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • TigerTransit bus routes and times
Features
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Easily navigate Princeton University’s campus with this accessible map and route planner. The Princeton Campus Map app allows users to simplify the journey around campus. By using the app’s search function, it helps visitors to find key destinations including campus buildings, residences, sports facilities, and dining locations. The app also provides up-to-date information on points of interest including phone numbers, hours of operation, and relevant websites. As an intelligent route planner, the app allows users to plot a path between campus locations. Built-in accessibility features provide ‘step-free’ navigation options that avoid, for example, stairs and steep inclines. The Campus Map also features real-time information for TigerTransit bus services. With this feature, users can access bus routes, live departure times, and real-time bus locations. The Princeton Campus Map app is part of an effort to help the campus community and University visitors better navigate Princeton’s expanding campus. It is designed to make the University campus as accessible and inclusive as possible. We value your experiences and encourage the Princeton community to send feedback as we continue to improve the app.

About

XRadar

Track campus buses in real-time with live locations, estimated arrival times, and route information. View all active routes, stops, and receive important alerts for a smoother commute.

Highlights
  • Live bus tracking on map
  • Estimated arrival times (ETAs)
  • Route and stop details
  • Real-time alerts
  • Passenger capacity information
  • Route filtering
Features
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View Routes, Stops, Alerts, and ETAs for all bus lines on Rutgers, NYU, Columbia, University of Georgia, University of Alabama, and More! Use the routes tab to view active routes and how many buses are on each line. Open a route to see the stops (in order!) and view where buses are along the route, along with ETAs for each stop. Use the stops tab to view active stops, and filter them with the search bar. Open a stop to see the active routes that serve the stop, along with all the incoming buses in order of arrival. Use the maps tab for a visual overview of routes, stops, and live bus positions. Use the bottom route list to quickly filter the routes, stops, and buses shown on the map. Tap on a stop to quickly view the routes that actively serve it, and the ETAs for the incoming buses. Tap on a (color-coded) bus to view the full route name, the bus number, and the live passenger capacity. Open the Alerts popover to view alerts from select schools and get prepared for the unexpected. Enjoy a small, fast, and native iOS application designed to help you navigate your campus buses.

Screenshots

Princeton Campus Map4 screens
XRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XRadar at 81% against Princeton Campus Map's 0%. XRadar also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Princeton Campus Map's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

XRadar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XRadar has 62 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Princeton Campus Map's written reviews are positive against 81% of XRadar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Princeton Campus Map ships an update every 2 months, XRadar every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Princeton Campus Map versus XRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinceton Campus MapXRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.5 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings662 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPrinceton UniversityX Radar

Customer experience

Princeton Campus Map

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

XRadar

All ratings62 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

None

Princeton Campus Map

No in-app purchases

None

XRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Princeton Campus Map free?
Princeton Campus Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XRadar free?
XRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Princeton Campus Map or XRadar?
XRadar is rated higher. Princeton Campus Map averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while XRadar averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.
Do Princeton Campus Map or XRadar have ads?
Neither Princeton Campus Map nor XRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Princeton Campus Map or XRadar?
Princeton Campus Map ships an update every 2 months, and XRadar every 9 days. Most recently, Princeton Campus Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and XRadar on October 24, 2026.

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