# Transit Stop vs Transit.Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | Transit.Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Raging Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/445229278) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Transit.Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transittracker/id659183692)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transfer Ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*