SF Next Bus vs SFTransitWatch

SF Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions for Bay Area transit — Muni buses and Muni Metro in San Francisco, plus BART, Caltrain, and AC Transit. Find nearby stops on the map, tap one for the next arrivals, and save your regular stops as favorites. Service alerts keep you posted on delays and disruptions. Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, SF Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app and watch-face complication. Data provided by 511 SF Bay (511.org), a service of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

SF Transit Watch Real-time San Francisco transit at a glance - on your watch or phone. SF Transit Watch brings live bus and train arrival times directly to your Apple Watch using official 511.org data. Whether you're commuting, exploring the city, or just need to catch the next Muni bus, get current arrival predictions. Find Stops, Any Time See nearby bus stops instantly sorted by distance. Your location powers fast discovery - just open the app and the closest transit options appear. No searching through lists. Real-Time Arrivals Watch live predictions update every 30 seconds. See which route gets you where fastest, and how many minutes until arrival. When you need current data, pull to refresh on the spot. Your Favorite Stops Mark frequently used stops as favorites and they'll rise to the top every time. Perfect for your home, work, or anywhere you catch transit regularly. Access your commute in seconds. Hands-Free Voice Commands Ask Siri "when is the next 38 bus" and get answers instantly. The app learns your most common routes and stops, making voice navigation smarter over time. Watch Complications Add transit widgets to your watch face for instant access to your favorite stops and nearby arrivals—no app launch needed. All You Need is an API Key Sign up for a free API key directly from 511.org — the Bay Area's official transit data authority — at 511.org/developers (about 2 minutes, no cost, no account with us required). Enter it in the app and every feature is unlocked immediately: real-time updates, location-based discovery, favorites, Siri commands, and watch complications. Prefer not to manage your own key? An optional subscription routes your requests through our proxy server instead, using our own 511.org key on your behalf — so you can skip the signup step. The subscription doesn't unlock anything extra. It's the exact same app and features either way; it's purely a convenience for people who'd rather not create a 511.org account themselves. Features: • Real-time arrival predictions from 511.org • Location-based nearby stop discovery • Favorite stops with persistent storage • Auto-refresh every 30 seconds • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates • Siri voice command integration • Route-specific voice shortcuts • Apple Watch complications • Distance and route information • Watch-optimized interface with large touch targets • Commute stop configuration for morning and afternoon times Requirements: • Free 511.org API key • Location permissions SF Transit Watch is built for the Bay Area transit system and optimized for quick access on the go. No tracking, no ads—just real-time transit data when you need it. Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/