# Transit Stop vs Arrive Chicago Transit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrive Chicago Transit at none against Transit Stop's 1. Arrive Chicago Transit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Transit Stop's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 3) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Arrive Chicago Transit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit Stop has 33K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Arrive Chicago Transit's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | Arrive Chicago Transit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrive-chicago-transit/id6757890475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [yashesh bharti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257240036) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### Arrive Chicago Transit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrive-chicago-transit/id6757890475)

This app provides real-time tracking for all Chicago public transit, including CTA trains and buses, and Metra commuter rail. It features a unique virtual pigeon companion, safety alerts, carbon impact tracking, and a trip planner. Explore historic spots and get crowd predictions for events.

**Highlights:** Real-time CTA and Metra tracking, Virtual pigeon companion with customization, Community safety alerts, Carbon and CO2 impact tracker, Multi-step trip planner, Historic Chicago spot exploration, Crowd prediction engine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is Arrive Chicago Transit free?

Arrive Chicago Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transit Stop or Arrive Chicago Transit?

Arrive Chicago Transit is rated higher. Transit Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Arrive Chicago Transit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Transit Stop or Arrive Chicago Transit have ads?

Transit Stop shows ads; Arrive Chicago Transit does not.

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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.*