TTC Bus Map vs GO Departures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TTC Bus Map
Visualize the real-time location of TTC buses and streetcars on a map. Tap on any stop to view estimated arrival times for the next vehicle. Select your desired route and direction to see vehicle and stop icons.
- Live bus and streetcar tracking on map
- Real-time stop arrival predictions
- Route and direction selection
- Vehicle type and heading indicators
- Tap vehicle icons for details
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Shows you where TTC buses and streetcars are on a map. Tap on a stop pole to see when the next vehicle will arrive. When you start the app, you need to select a route from the list. After selecting a route, tap the toggle at the bottom to select a direction Westbound/Eastbound or Southbound/Northbound. Vehicle icons and stop icons will appear on the map corresponding to the selected direction. The vehicle map icon will indicate whether the vehicle is a bus or a streetcar. An arrow will indicate the heading of the vehicle. You can tap on a vehicle icon to see its vehicle identifier and destination. This app was not made by the TTC. No ads. No AI-generated code or artwork.
GO Departures
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This app shows live info for GO transit departures. It includes lines, times, and platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GO Departures at weekly against TTC Bus Map's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TTC Bus Map ships an update fortnightly, GO Departures weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TTC Bus Map | GO Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merch Visoiu | Jason Bromfield |
In-app purchases
TTC Bus Map
No in-app purchases
GO Departures
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TTC Bus Map free?
Is GO Departures free?
Do TTC Bus Map or GO Departures have ads?
Which is updated more often, TTC Bus Map or GO Departures?
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