# BusBuddy Ottawa vs Transcollines

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BusBuddy Ottawa | Transcollines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busbuddy-ottawa/id492498405/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcollines/id1640062623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **19.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Appatory](https://appshunter.io/developer/492498408) | [Transports Adaptes et Collectifs des Collines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640062625) |

## What reviewers say

### BusBuddy Ottawa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busbuddy-ottawa/id492498405)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Transcollines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcollines/id1640062623)

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.

**Highlights:** On-demand ride booking, Real-time vehicle tracking, In-app pickup notifications, Fixed route bus schedules, Mobile ticketing and validation, Trip scheduling and cancellation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BusBuddy Ottawa free?

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

### Is Transcollines free?

Transcollines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BusBuddy Ottawa or Transcollines?

Transcollines is rated higher. BusBuddy Ottawa averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Transcollines averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BusBuddy Ottawa or Transcollines have ads?

BusBuddy Ottawa shows ads; Transcollines does not.

### Which is updated more often, BusBuddy Ottawa or Transcollines?

BusBuddy Ottawa ships an update every 4 months, and Transcollines every 2 months. Most recently, BusBuddy Ottawa was updated on October 24, 2026 and Transcollines on October 24, 2026.

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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.*