# Citymapper vs DDOT Bus Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Citymapper at 76% against DDOT Bus Tracker's 10%. Citymapper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (111K vs 40). DDOT Bus Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Citymapper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DDOT Bus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Citymapper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citymapper has 111K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Citymapper's written reviews are positive against 10% of DDOT Bus Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Citymapper | DDOT Bus Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citymapper-all-live-transit/id469463298/reviews)** | [1.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Citymapper Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/431553215) | [City of Detroit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413260519) |

## What reviewers say

### Citymapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citymapper-all-live-transit/id469463298)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Navigation, #129 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Compare real-time travel options across all public transit, walking, cycling, and ride-sharing modes. Get turn-by-turn directions, live wait times, and personalized alerts for your journeys. Integrates with various mobility services for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time multi-modal trip planning, Turn-by-turn navigation, Live wait times and ETAs, Integration with ride-sharing and bike-sharing, Personalized disruption alerts, Offline map access, Live trip sharing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Citymapper CLUB | $1.49 | per month |
| Citymapper CLUB | $9.99 | per year |
| Citymapper CLUB+ | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚇 Comprehensive public transport information
- 🗺️ Accurate route planning
- ⏱️ Real-time updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
- 🔧 Unreliable live updates
- 🚧 Limited coverage in some cities
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed transit arrival notifications
- Incorrect route suggestions
- Glitches when switching between cities

**Requested features**

- Offline mode support
- Customizable route preferences
- Integration with other transit apps
- Improved accessibility features
- Better multimodal transportation options


### DDOT Bus Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783)

Get real-time bus arrival information for DDOT buses in Detroit. Track your bus, find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts and service detours directly on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival information, Bus tracking, Nearby stop finder, Trip planning, Favorite stop saving, Rider alerts and detours, System map with live bus locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Citymapper free?

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

### Is DDOT Bus Tracker free?

DDOT Bus Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Citymapper or DDOT Bus Tracker?

Citymapper is rated higher. Citymapper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while DDOT Bus Tracker averages 1.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Citymapper or DDOT Bus Tracker have ads?

Citymapper shows ads; DDOT Bus Tracker does not.

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