# LA Next Bus vs BusPal LA

The clearest difference is rating: BusPal LA at 4.1 against LA Next Bus's 3.4. BusPal LA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LA Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BusPal LA asks for nothing beyond the download.

BusPal LA holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of LA Next Bus's written reviews are positive against 91% of BusPal LA's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA Next Bus | BusPal LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-next-bus/id543053214/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buspal-la/id940720145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697) | [Daniel Chua](https://appshunter.io/developer/581024959) |

## What reviewers say

### LA Next Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-next-bus/id543053214)

Find Los Angeles bus stops and get real-time arrival predictions. Navigate using your location or by manually entering a stop. Save your favorite stops and view important system notifications.

**Highlights:** Location-based bus stop identification, Next bus arrival predictions, Map navigation integration, Save favorite bus stops, View system-wide notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LA Next Bus - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### BusPal LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buspal-la/id940720145)

Get real-time arrival information for Los Angeles Metro buses. View bus locations on a map and save your favorite stops for quick access. This app is designed specifically for navigating LA's public transit system.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival times, GPS bus tracking on map, Save favorite stops, LA Metro specific

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LA Next Bus free?

LA Next Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BusPal LA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LA Next Bus or BusPal LA?

BusPal LA is rated higher. LA Next Bus averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BusPal LA averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do LA Next Bus or BusPal LA have ads?

LA Next Bus shows ads; BusPal LA does not.

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