# 掌上公交 vs 福州公交

The clearest difference is rating: 福州公交 at 5.0 against 掌上公交's 2.7. 福州公交 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 掌上公交's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

福州公交 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 掌上公交 has 132 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 掌上公交 | 福州公交 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id461317017/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6503700664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 237 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [厦门搜谷信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/458842901) | [永超 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/906391544) |

## What reviewers say

### 掌上公交

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id461317017)

This app provides real-time bus and subway information, helping you plan your commute. It offers smart route planning, navigation, and the ability to pay for rides using your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus and subway tracking, Smart route planning, Mobile payment for rides, Nearby route navigation, Arrival time alerts, Customized bus services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for checking bus arrival times
- 👍 Accurate bus location and arrival data
- 👍 Useful route planning features
- 👍 Covers many cities in China
- 👍 Helpful for planning commutes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😠 Ads are difficult to close or skip
- 😠 Ads often trigger accidental clicks and redirects
- 😠 Ads disrupt the user experience
- 😠 App can be slow to load due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- Manual setting of arrival reminders fails with 'client ID cannot be empty' error
- Insurance ads cannot be closed, forcing users to buy insurance to use the app
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- Data loading or reading failures

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an option to see arrival times at any time, not just departure times
- Improve the ability to arrange schedules for students who cannot carry their phones
- Add a feature to see the next bus prediction time
- Improve the UI design to be more refined


### 福州公交

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6503700664)

This app provides real-time bus locations and arrival times for Fuzhou city. Easily find nearby bus stops, view detailed route information including fares, and plan your journeys with intuitive map navigation. Enjoy a seamless and reliable transit experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Accurate arrival time predictions, Nearby bus stop search, Detailed route and fare information, Interactive map navigation, Smart route recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 掌上公交 free?

掌上公交 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 福州公交 free?

福州公交 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 掌上公交 or 福州公交?

福州公交 is rated higher. 掌上公交 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while 福州公交 averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do 掌上公交 or 福州公交 have ads?

Both 掌上公交 and 福州公交 show ads.

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