# Moovit vs NYC Bus Tracker & Map

The clearest difference is rating: Moovit at 4.6 against NYC Bus Tracker & Map's 4.0. Moovit also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 50) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). NYC Bus Tracker & Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moovit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NYC Bus Tracker & Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moovit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moovit has 61K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Moovit's written reviews are positive against 71% of NYC Bus Tracker & Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Moovit ships an update every 9 days, NYC Bus Tracker & Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moovit | NYC Bus Tracker & Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moovit-bus-and-transit-tracker/id498477945/reviews)** | [4.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bus-tracker-and-map/id1337195866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 339 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moovit App Global LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/498477948) | [Eduardo Soto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337195865) |

## What reviewers say

### Moovit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moovit-bus-and-transit-tracker/id498477945)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Navigation, #39 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate urban transit with real-time arrivals, live turn-by-turn directions, and instant disruption alerts. This app offers seamless digital payments, AR wayfinding, and community-powered insights for buses, subways, trains, and more. Plan your journeys with confidence, even offline.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrivals, Step-by-step live navigation, Instant disruption alerts, Augmented Reality Way Finder, Offline maps, Digital payments, Community-powered insights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 month plan | $5.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $8.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $11.99 | per year |
| 6 month plan | $13.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 month plan | $15.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $17.99 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $21.49 | per year |
| 12 month plan | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of public transit options
- 📍 Precise location tracking and navigation
- ⏰ Live arrival and departure updates
- 🔔 Stop notifications to avoid missing your stop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or unreliable route/schedule information
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow performance and long loading times
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect route and schedule information
- GPS tracking issues and inaccurate location data
- Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Requested features**

- Offline maps and route planning
- Customizable trip planning options
- Improved real-time updates and alerts
- Integration with other transportation services
- Subscription model with no ads


### NYC Bus Tracker & Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-bus-tracker-and-map/id1337195866)

Track the real-time location of every MTA bus in New York City on an interactive map. Get live arrival estimates for selected stops and view a bus's progress along its route. Save your favorite routes for quick access.

**Highlights:** Live bus locations on map, Real-time arrival estimates, Bus progress tracking, Favorite routes, Automatic map refresh

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moovit free?

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

### Is NYC Bus Tracker & Map free?

NYC Bus Tracker & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Moovit or NYC Bus Tracker & Map?

Moovit is rated higher. Moovit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while NYC Bus Tracker & Map averages 4.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do Moovit or NYC Bus Tracker & Map have ads?

Moovit shows ads; NYC Bus Tracker & Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moovit or NYC Bus Tracker & Map?

Moovit ships an update every 9 days, and NYC Bus Tracker & Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Moovit was updated on November 7, 2026 and NYC Bus Tracker & Map on November 2, 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.*