Comparison

TTC Bus Map vs Victoria Transit (BC)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Victoria Transit (BC)

Features
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Victoria Transit shows live BC Transit schedules, departure times, and route information for every corner of Greater Victoria. From James Bay and Esquimalt through Saanich, Oak Bay, and Royal Oak to the West Shore hubs of Langford and Colwood, and even out to Sooke. Whether you’re racing to class at UVic or Camosun College, or just planning tomorrow’s commute, the next bus is one tap away.

Screenshots

TTC Bus Map4 screens
Victoria Transit (BC)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TTC Bus Map at none against Victoria Transit (BC)'s shown. TTC Bus Map also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTC Bus Map ships an update fortnightly, Victoria Transit (BC) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TTC Bus Map versus Victoria Transit (BC): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTC Bus MapVictoria Transit (BC)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMerch VisoiuLogan Pytyl

In-app purchases

None

TTC Bus Map

No in-app purchases

None

Victoria Transit (BC)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TTC Bus Map free?
TTC Bus Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Victoria Transit (BC) free?
Victoria Transit (BC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TTC Bus Map or Victoria Transit (BC) have ads?
Victoria Transit (BC) shows ads; TTC Bus Map does not.
Which is updated more often, TTC Bus Map or Victoria Transit (BC)?
TTC Bus Map ships an update fortnightly, and Victoria Transit (BC) every 4 months. Most recently, TTC Bus Map was updated on October 23, 2026 and Victoria Transit (BC) on October 24, 2026.

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