# Transit Stop vs myStop Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myStop Mobile at none against Transit Stop's 1. myStop Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). Transit Stop's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 22%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Transit Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 22% of myStop Mobile's.

Transit Stop ships an update every 3 months, myStop Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | myStop Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystop-mobile/id591959423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 22.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#88** |
| Size | 41 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Avail Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/591959426) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | 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


### myStop Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystop-mobile/id591959423)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Access real-time bus information and plan your trips with this app. It provides interactive location and schedule data for numerous public transit agencies across the US, featuring live bus tracking and service alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Trip planning with Google Search, Service alerts, Email & SMS notifications, Navigation to nearest stop, Bus capacity information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable bus tracking
- 👍 Convenient route planning
- 🔗 Helpful for commuting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Inaccurate arrival times
- 🔍 Poor map functionality
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Zooming and panning issues
- Incorrect route and stop information
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Improved map interface with customizable views
- Ability to save favorite routes and stops
- Real-time bus location tracking
- More reliable service alerts and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is myStop Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or myStop Mobile?

Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while myStop Mobile averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or myStop Mobile have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; myStop Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or myStop Mobile?

Transit Stop ships an update every 3 months, and myStop Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on September 28, 2026 and myStop Mobile on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Transit Stop or myStop Mobile?

Transit Stop currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and myStop Mobile at #88. 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.*