# Transit Stop vs Divvy Bikes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Divvy Bikes at none against Transit Stop's 1. Divvy Bikes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Transit Stop's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 14%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, monetization model, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Transit Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 14% of Divvy Bikes's.

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, Divvy Bikes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | Divvy Bikes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divvy-bikes/id1369992600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #169 | **#73** |
| Size | 39 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233398898) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Get real-time Chicago bus and train arrival estimates for your favorite CTA stops. Track vehicle locations on a map, save frequent stops, and view service alerts. Integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrival estimates, Apple Watch integration, Location map view, Individual vehicle tracking, Save favorite stops, View multiple routes, CTA service alerts

**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


### Divvy Bikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divvy-bikes/id1369992600)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Access and pay for bike rentals directly through this app. It also provides real-time public transit information for navigating the city. Explore Chicago with convenient bike share and transit options.

**Highlights:** Unlock bikes from the app, Pay for rentals directly, View bike availability, Access public transit schedules, Purchase Divvy passes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 🚲 Fun bikes
- 📊 Detailed ride stats
- 🗺️ Convenient app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading/expensive pricing
- 🔧 Unreliable bikes and docks
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🗺️ Inaccurate station information
- 🔒 Security and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect bike availability data
- Billing and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Improve navigation and routing
- Allow multiple riders per account
- Provide better feedback on bike/dock status


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is Divvy Bikes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Divvy Bikes?

Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Divvy Bikes averages 4.3 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or Divvy Bikes have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; Divvy Bikes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or Divvy Bikes?

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and Divvy Bikes weekly. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on October 27, 2026 and Divvy Bikes on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Transit Stop or Divvy Bikes?

Transit Stop currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Divvy Bikes at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*