# OneBusAway vs Skatepark Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skatepark Map at 100% against OneBusAway's 56%. Skatepark Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.7 vs 18.0). OneBusAway's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 10) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Skatepark Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneBusAway has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of OneBusAway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skatepark Map's.

OneBusAway ships an update every 2 months, Skatepark Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneBusAway | Skatepark Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skatepark-map/id1099516729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.7** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Transit Software Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494058656) | [JAMES ARASIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/733163210) |

## What reviewers say

### OneBusAway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Get real-time transit information for multiple regions, including Puget Sound. Plan your trips, receive departure alerts, and view live arrival times. Easily find nearby stops and save your favorite routes for quick access.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrival information, Trip planning, Departure alerts, Map display of stops and routes, Nearby stops search, Favorite routes widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time bus tracking
- 📍 Helpful for planning commutes
- 💻 Useful app for public transit users
- 🗺️ Good map integration
- 🔖 Useful bookmarking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate arrival time estimates
- 🚌 Buses disappearing from the app
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/selecting bus stops
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 App not working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when searching for routes
- Bus stops not showing on map
- Notifications not working
- Inconsistent data between stops

**Requested features**

- Live bus tracking on map
- Ability to report issues with bus arrivals
- Apple Watch support
- More customization options


### Skatepark Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skatepark-map/id1099516729)

Discover and navigate to skateparks worldwide with detailed information. Track your skating sessions, including your path, duration, and distance, to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Locate skateparks globally, Detailed park information (builder, size, photos, address), Direct navigation to park coordinates, Track skating paths, duration, and distance, Share skating sessions with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneBusAway free?

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

### Is Skatepark Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OneBusAway or Skatepark Map?

Skatepark Map is rated higher. OneBusAway averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Skatepark Map averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do OneBusAway or Skatepark Map have ads?

Neither OneBusAway nor Skatepark Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OneBusAway or Skatepark Map?

OneBusAway ships an update every 2 months, and Skatepark Map monthly. Most recently, OneBusAway was updated on October 29, 2026 and Skatepark Map on October 20, 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.*