# Transit Stop vs On the hook app

The clearest difference is price: Transit Stop at Free against On the hook app's $0.99. On the hook app's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Transit Stop is free to download; On the hook app costs $0.99 up front. Transit Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. On the hook app asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit Stop | On the hook app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker/id414569920/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #136 | **#79** |
| Size | 37 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [RYAN DOUGLAS CASEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808356647) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit Stop

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### On the hook app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-hook-app/id6808356645)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit Stop free?

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

### Is On the hook app free?

On the hook app costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Transit Stop or On the hook app have ads?

Both Transit Stop and On the hook app show ads.

### Which is more popular, Transit Stop or On the hook app?

Transit Stop currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and On the hook app at #79. 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.*