BusBuddy Ottawa vs Transcollines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BusBuddy Ottawa
This app provides real-time OC Transpo bus schedules and route information for navigating Ottawa's transit system. View bus locations on a map, plan trips, and stay updated on system changes.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- View bus routes and locations on map
- See bus stops with StreetView
- Full day and next day bus schedules
- Trip planning interface
- OC Transpo system updates
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Bus Buddy Ottawa, now in its 14th year of usage. Easily navigate the OC Transpo transit network. You can view bus stops, routes, bus arrival times at a stop (both scheduled and GPS realtime). - see bus routes on a map and see bus locations. - see bus stops on a map along with StreetView - see all bus schedules for the entire day and next day. - Trip planning interface to built in travel planners. - see OC Transpo system updates regarding route changes - two modes - light and dark - much much more Credits - App icon and design/graphics by SkyPyre Studios.
Transcollines
Plan your journeys with real-time updates and on-demand booking. Track your ride, receive pickup notifications, and share trips with other passengers. Access fixed route bus schedules and purchase tickets directly within the app.
- On-demand ride booking
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- In-app pickup notifications
- Fixed route bus schedules
- Mobile ticketing and validation
- Trip scheduling and cancellation
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Select a transit stop, a public place, an address or tap directly on the map to set your pickup/drop-off points. Set your departure date and time and let Transcollines provide you with the best route for your destination. On-demand transport: In-app notifications will keep you posted on the exact time of pickup. You will be able to track the vehicle in real-time on the map and see the remaining time before pickup. Once onboard, sit back and relax. Transcollines will send you the exact duration of your trip. Since Transcollines On Demand (TOD) is a transit rideshare service, you could share your trip with fellow riders. From your phone you can easily: book multiple rides at a time, change or cancel a ride, schedule them in advance and save them to your phone's calendar. You will also have access to useful information about our on-demand service and tips on how to use it efficiently. Fixed route bus transport: Consult the timetables and routes of bus lines, add your stops and favorite lines to stay informed of any disruptions. Ticketing: Buy your tickets on the app, validate your titles. The titles are valid on fixed route bus line and for the on-demand service. For more details, consult the titles and fares on the Transcollines website: (https://transcollines.ca/en/getting-around/public-transportation/#3) Like it? Rate it! A question? Send us an email at support@transcollines.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Transcollines at 3.7 against BusBuddy Ottawa's 2.3. Transcollines also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BusBuddy Ottawa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transcollines asks for nothing beyond the download.
Transcollines holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of BusBuddy Ottawa's written reviews are positive against 19% of Transcollines's.
BusBuddy Ottawa ships an update every 4 months, Transcollines every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BusBuddy Ottawa | Transcollines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 19.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | My Appatory | Transports Adaptes et Collectifs des Collines |
Customer experience
BusBuddy Ottawa
Transcollines
In-app purchases
BusBuddy Ottawa
- Remove ads$2.99
Transcollines
No in-app purchases







