CHI Next Bus vs Transit Glance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHI Next Bus
Get real-time arrival information for Chicago bus stops and train stations. Navigate using your location or by map, save favorite stops, and view system-wide CTA notifications. Includes a watch app for convenient access.
- Real-time bus and train arrival info
- Location-based stop identification
- Map navigation integration
- Save favorite stops
- System-wide CTA notifications
- Watch app and complication
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A simple, but straightforward, location based application that identifies Chicago bus stops and train stations with arrival information. Location can be determined by location services, or by your own map navigation. Display routes, save favorite stops, and view system-wide CTA notifications. Now with a watch app and complication. Bus information provided by the CTA Bus Tracker API. Train information provided by the CTA Train Tracker API.
Transit Glance
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Transit Glance makes navigating Chicago easier with real-time CTA train and bus arrivals. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Start tracking any stop and watch your arrival countdown update on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—without reopening the app. ALL CTA TRAINS & BUSES Get arrival information for every “L” line—Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, and Yellow—plus active bus routes throughout Chicago. NEARBY STATIONS & STOPS Quickly discover transit options near you, see walking distances, and check upcoming arrivals. FAVORITES & RECENTS Save the stops you use most and return to recently viewed routes with a tap. WEATHER AT A GLANCE See current conditions alongside nearby transit information so you can prepare before heading out. SCAN & GO Scan a Transit Glance QR code to open a route or stop instantly. App Clip support lets you check arrivals without installing the full app. BUILT FOR CHICAGO Whether you’re commuting, exploring the city, or trying to catch the next bus, Transit Glance keeps the information you need close at hand. CTA arrival information is provided in real time and may be affected by service conditions or data availability. Transit Glance is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Chicago Transit Authority.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transit Glance at none against CHI Next Bus's 1. Transit Glance also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). CHI Next Bus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price 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. CHI Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transit Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.
CHI Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Transit Glance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHI Next Bus | Transit Glance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junebot, LLC | Yoel Nozar |
In-app purchases
CHI Next Bus
- CHI Next Bus - No Ads$2.99
Transit Glance
No in-app purchases







