Comparison

Transit Stop vs Transit.Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transit Stop

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
Currently charting
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Transit Stop: CTA Tracker gives you quick and easy access to bus and train (‘L’) arrival time estimates for your favorite Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop. ------------ Features Include: ~ Apple Watch integration - view estimated arrival times for the stops you've saved on your wrist! ~ Estimated Bus & Train Arrival Times - Includes arrival time estimates in minutes (e.g. 4 minutes) and time (e.g. 12:14pm) along with the route name, bus ID or train run number, distance to stop, direction of travel, destination and a time stamp when the estimated arrival times were last refreshed. ~ Location Map - In addition to the list of estimated arrival times you can view bus and trains locations and route patterns on a map. ~ Individual Vehicle Tracking - View estimated arrival times for upcoming stops for specific bus or train vehicles by tapping the row of the estimated arrival time of interest. ~ Save Stops - Ability to save the stops you use everyday for quick and easy access while you're on the go. ~ View Multiple Routes - Toggle the estimated arrival times to display only your selected route or you can view all the routes that service a particular stop. ~ CTA Service Alerts – View CTA route service alerts for whichever bus route or train line you're tracking. ~ Refresh – Estimated arrival times can be manually refreshed giving you the flexibility to update the arrival times exactly when you need them. ~ Real Time Tracking Data - Bus routes, train lines, stops and estimated arrival times are all provided directly from the CTA bus and train tracking systems. ------------ Transit Stop is not affiliated with the CTA.

About

Transit.Tracker

Plan your journeys and track public transit in real-time. Find nearby stations, view departure times, and get turn-by-turn navigation. Supports numerous transit agencies across multiple metro areas.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Scheduled departure times
  • Nearest station finder
  • Built-in trip planner
  • Multi-metro area support
  • Today Widget and Watch App integration
Features
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Transit Tracker helps riders check public transit schedules, nearby departures, route stops, and trip options across supported transit systems. Choose your metro area, find nearby stops, search routes and stops, and view upcoming departures without digging through agency websites. Transit Tracker combines scheduled service data with real-time predictions where supported by the local transit provider. Use Transit Tracker to: - Find nearby bus, rail, subway, light rail, commuter rail, ferry, and other transit stops where available - View scheduled departures for the day - See real-time departure estimates where supported - Search route and stop information - Plan trips in supported regions - Save frequently used stops and trip plans - Use Apple Watch and widget support where available - Choose light, dark, or custom app themes Transit Tracker is built for daily commuters, occasional riders, visitors, and anyone who needs quick access to public transportation schedules and departure times. Coverage and feature availability vary by region. Schedule data, routes, trip planning, and real-time predictions depend on the data provided by each supported transit agency. Optional in-app purchases may be available for ad removal and trip-planning tokens.

Screenshots

Transit Stop4 screens
Transit.Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Transit Stop and Transit.Tracker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 20% of Transit.Tracker's. Transit Stop also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 3.4K) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transit.Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transit Stop against 4.5 for Transit.Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 32K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Transit Stop's written reviews are positive against 20% of Transit.Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transit Stop ships an update every 3 months, Transit.Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Transit Stop versus Transit.Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransit StopTransit.Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32K ratings) — better4.5 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better20.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better3.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKramer Concepts, LLCRaging Coders

Customer experience

Transit Stop

All ratings32,328 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative39.4%

Transit.Tracker

All ratings3,139 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative73.4%

User reviews

Transit Stop

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Transit.Tracker

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for trip planning
  • 💡 Useful for commuters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate route and schedule information
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 💰 Mandatory ads and paid features
  • 🕰️ Unreliable real-time tracking

Bugs and requests

Transit Stop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Stops not recognized when searching
  • Inconsistent accuracy, especially for certain routes

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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.Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Incorrect route and schedule data
  • Issues with restoring paid upgrades
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve real-time bus/train tracking
  • Expand coverage to more cities
  • Add more customization options
  • Fix bugs and crashes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transit Stop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
6 purchases

Transit.Tracker

One-time6
  • Transfer Ticket$0.99
  • 40 Tokens$0.99
  • 100 Tokens$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 180 Tokens$2.99
  • Ad Free$3.99
  • 400 Tokens$4.99

Questions

Is Transit Stop free?
Transit Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transit.Tracker free?
Transit.Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Transit.Tracker?
Transit Stop is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Transit.Tracker averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Transit Stop or Transit.Tracker have ads?
Both Transit Stop and Transit.Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Transit Stop or Transit.Tracker?
Transit Stop ships an update every 3 months, and Transit.Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Transit Stop was updated on September 24, 2026 and Transit.Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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