Comparison

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) vs 台北捷運Go

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

Head to head
About

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)

This app provides real-time bus arrival information for major cities across Taiwan, including Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. It also offers fare information for Taichung buses and national highway bus services, making it an essential tool for daily commuters and travelers.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival times
  • Multi-city coverage (Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, etc.)
  • National highway bus information
  • Taichung bus fare calculator
  • Integrated transit information
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「台灣公車通」提供台北市、新北市、桃園市、台中市、台南市、高雄市、基隆市、新竹市、宜蘭縣、澎湖縣、金門縣等地區,以及國道、公車客運之公車動態資訊查詢、以及台中市公車里程計費票價查詢,藉由告知公車預計抵達站牌的時間,讓使用者更精確的掌握公車行車資訊,整合全台九縣市的公車動態查詢功能,也不必再為了每個地區安裝不同的公車APP,是公車族通勤、出外旅遊的最佳助手。 公車通Facebook粉絲專頁 http://www.facebook.com/KhbusFans

About

台北捷運Go

This app provides real-time operational information for Taipei's MRT system, including route maps, schedules, and train times. It also offers travel tips, member benefits, and lost item assistance.

Highlights
  • Real-time train schedules
  • Route planning and maps
  • Station information
  • Crowding information
  • Lost item assistance
  • Member discounts
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「台北捷運Go」App為台北捷運公司推出之線上服務,提供台北捷運營運及即時乘車資訊,另亦提供許多生活資訊及優惠好康享受各項優惠。The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. 》車站資訊 捷運路線圖、票價及行駛時間查詢、路線規劃、首末班車、無障礙資訊、停車場資訊等。 》即時資訊 首頁到站時刻、動態資訊、路線擁擠度、列車擁擠度等。 》貼心功能 下車提醒、相約列車、貓纜購票、旅遊票優惠、遺失物協尋、誤點證明等。 》會員功能 我的票卡、優惠券、捷運點等。 》周邊資訊 旅遊趣、Go! Map等。 The "Go!Metro Taipei" App features a built-in multilingual interface for a seamless travel experience. After downloading, simply tap the globe icon in the top-left corner of the homepage to switch to English, Japanese (日本語), or Korean (한국어). The app provides a Taipei Metro route map, station exit information, transfer information and a journey planner. The interface launches on the Metro map, from where you can click into the station you wish to look up. Any anomalies or incidents on the network will be published in real time by push notification under the "important notices" section. You can also use Taipei Metro APP to look up the schedule for the next train, and whether there are any YouBike stations nearby; look up transfer parking or transfer buses; which exit has an elevator or escalator, and which exit only has stairs; you can even use it to calculate the fastest route to your destination, so that you can plan ahead and travel at ease and with great convenience. The Taipei Metro APP will also continue to add new features and upgrades for improved service.

Screenshots

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)4 screens
台北捷運Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) at 4.6 against 台北捷運Go's 3.8. 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)'s written reviews are positive against 45% of 台北捷運Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) ships an update every 3 weeks, 台北捷運Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) versus 台北捷運Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)台北捷運Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (61 ratings) — better3.8 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerskystar臺北大眾捷運股份有限公司

Customer experience

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral18.1%
Negative27.8%

台北捷運Go

All ratings38 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative42.3%

In-app purchases

None

台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運)

No in-app purchases

None

台北捷運Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) free?
台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 台北捷運Go free?
台北捷運Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) or 台北捷運Go?
台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) is rated higher. 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while 台北捷運Go averages 3.8 from 38 ratings.
Do 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) or 台北捷運Go have ads?
台北捷運Go shows ads; 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) does not.
Which is updated more often, 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) or 台北捷運Go?
台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) ships an update every 3 weeks, and 台北捷運Go fortnightly. Most recently, 台灣公車通 (台北/桃園/台中/台南/高雄/國道客運) was updated on October 13, 2026 and 台北捷運Go on October 6, 2026.

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