# Transit Stop vs Transit for CUMTD

The clearest difference is rating: Transit Stop at 4.6 against Transit for CUMTD's 4.0. Transit Stop also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 28) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Transit for CUMTD's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transit for CUMTD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transit Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 83% of Transit for CUMTD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, Transit for CUMTD daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | Transit for CUMTD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-for-cumtd/id1065939853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Mosab Elagha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065939852) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps you track Chicago's public transit. Get real-time bus and train arrival information, view stops on a map, and save your frequently used locations for quick access. It's designed to make your commute smoother.

**Highlights:** Real-time CTA bus and train arrivals, Map view of nearby stops, Save and organize favorite stops, Service update notifications, Apple Watch integration, View nearby stops and arrivals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate for trains and buses
- 🚀 99% accuracy on time rate
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 👍 Excellent paired with Apple Watch
- 👍 Favorite transit app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate arrival times
- 🐛 Crashes on iPad
- 🐛 Turns off audio when app is open
- 🐛 Unreliable, with ghost buses and delayed updates
- 👎 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Stops not recognized when searching
- Inconsistent accuracy, especially for certain routes

**Requested features**

- Ability to set favorite routes, not just stops
- Geolocation to automatically show nearest stops
- Ability to change names of saved stops
- Nearby stops button
- Default stop when opening the app


### Transit for CUMTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-for-cumtd/id1065939853)

Track bus departures in real-time with color-coded information for all stops. Save favorite stops and view nearby options. Get detailed route views and quick previews with a widget.

**Highlights:** Favorites and nearby stops, Real-time, color-coded departures, Detailed route view, Bus and route previews, Widget for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is Transit for CUMTD free?

Transit for CUMTD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Transit for CUMTD?

Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Transit for CUMTD averages 4.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or Transit for CUMTD have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; Transit for CUMTD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or Transit for CUMTD?

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and Transit for CUMTD daily. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on November 8, 2026 and Transit for CUMTD on November 2, 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.*