# Transit Stop vs Chicago CTA Metro Map

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Transit Stop at 33K against Chicago CTA Metro Map's 155. Transit Stop also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Chicago CTA Metro Map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chicago CTA Metro Map sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transit Stop against 4.6 for Chicago CTA Metro Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 33% of Chicago CTA Metro Map's.

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, Chicago CTA Metro Map every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | Chicago CTA Metro Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | [4.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-cta-metro-map/id635826132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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 | $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


### Chicago CTA Metro Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-cta-metro-map/id635826132)

Navigate Chicago's CTA transit system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, real-time train departures, and offline journey planning to help you get around the city efficiently. Save your favorite routes and enjoy a step-by-step guide for stress-free travel.

**Highlights:** Interactive L train maps, Offline journey planner, Real-time departure boards, Step-by-step navigation, Save favorite routes, Ad-free VIP option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is Chicago CTA Metro Map free?

Chicago CTA Metro Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Chicago CTA Metro Map?

Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Chicago CTA Metro Map averages 4.6 from 155 ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or Chicago CTA Metro Map have ads?

Both Transit Stop and Chicago CTA Metro Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or Chicago CTA Metro Map?

Transit Stop ships an update every 2 months, and Chicago CTA Metro Map every 5 months. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on October 22, 2026 and Chicago CTA Metro Map on October 22, 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.*