# iTIC vs ViaBus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTIC at none against ViaBus's 6. iTIC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ViaBus's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ViaBus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iTIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViaBus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of iTIC's written reviews are positive against 63% of ViaBus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iTIC ships an update every 5 weeks, ViaBus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTIC | ViaBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itic/id410537354/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iTIC Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/859329284) | [Intouch Marsvongpragorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074208599) |

## What reviewers say

### iTIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itic/id410537354)

Access real-time traffic reports from a foundation that aggregates public data. Users can also contribute their location data to enhance traffic information.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic information, Aggregated public traffic data, User-contributed location data, High-quality traffic reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ViaBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viabus/id1074208600)

Navigate public transport in Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos with real-time tracking for buses, boats, and trains. Find stations, get directions, and view routes for various transit modes.

**Highlights:** Real-time transit tracking, Station search, Direction finding, Route and line information, Support for multiple transport modes, Area-based transit systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ViaBus Fan I | $2.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan II | $6.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan III | $9.49 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan IV | $15.99 | per month |
| ViaBus Fan - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ViaBus Fan V | $32.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful app
- 👍 Useful for bus trips
- 👍 Good for Thai people and foreigners
- 👍 Safe
- 👍 Must-have app for visiting Bangkok

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS lags and doesn't work properly
- 🐛 App often freezes or shows buses in wrong location
- 🐛 Doesn't include blue EV buses
- 🐛 GPS not always on
- 🐛 Buses are usually late

**Reported bugs**

- App shows bus routes that don't actually stop
- App doesn't update bus schedules properly

**Requested features**

- Add blue EV buses operated by Thai Smile Bus
- Improve GPS and bus tracking accuracy
- Add ability to attach photos or screenshots
- Improve search and location selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTIC free?

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

### Is ViaBus free?

ViaBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTIC or ViaBus?

iTIC is rated higher. iTIC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ViaBus averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do iTIC or ViaBus have ads?

ViaBus shows ads; iTIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTIC or ViaBus?

iTIC ships an update every 5 weeks, and ViaBus every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTIC was updated on September 29, 2026 and ViaBus on October 1, 2026.

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