# OneBusAway vs SmartParkingAssistant

The clearest difference is chart position: OneBusAway at #151 against SmartParkingAssistant's unranked. SmartParkingAssistant's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OneBusAway | SmartParkingAssistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onebusaway/id329380089/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Transit Software Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494058656) | [University Of Washington](https://appshunter.io/developer/328228464) |

## What reviewers say

### OneBusAway

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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


### SmartParkingAssistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartparkingassistant/id6463164998)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneBusAway free?

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

### Is SmartParkingAssistant free?

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

### Do OneBusAway or SmartParkingAssistant have ads?

Neither OneBusAway nor SmartParkingAssistant shows ads.

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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.*