Comparison

CHI Next Bus vs Game Maps IRL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Game Maps IRL

Features
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Turn every drive into an open-world mission. Game Maps IRL restyles your real-world map like a video game minimap: retro pixels, neon city nights, wild-west ink, fantasy parchment, race-circuit kerbs and more. Same streets, same accurate turn-by-turn navigation, a whole new look. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Game-style map themes, each with its own colors, fonts, day & night styles and custom map icons • 3D buildings and a tilted camera on selected themes • Choose your ride: arrow, dot or 3D vehicle markers that turn with you • Turn-by-turn voice navigation in your language • Character voices: original narrators read your directions (Premium) • Theme sound effects for instructions and re-routes • Apple CarPlay, including dashboard and instrument cluster • Search places, find nearby fuel, parking and cafés, save favorites • Live traffic on your route line FREE & PREMIUM Use the map and navigation for free with the free themes. Premium unlocks every theme, all vehicle markers including 3D models, and character voices. New themes arrive regularly, no app update needed. SUBSCRIPTION Weekly, monthly and yearly plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://onerapps.com/gamemapsirl/terms Privacy Policy: https://onerapps.com/gamemapsirl/privacy-policy All artwork is original. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher. Keep your eyes on the road and follow local traffic laws.

Screenshots

CHI Next Bus4 screens
Game Maps IRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHI Next Bus at none against Game Maps IRL's 9. Game Maps IRL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Game Maps IRL sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CHI Next Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHI Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Game Maps IRL every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CHI Next Bus versus Game Maps IRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHI Next BusGame Maps IRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunebot, LLCUnsal Oner

In-app purchases

None

CHI Next Bus

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Game Maps IRL

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
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  • Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year

Questions

Is CHI Next Bus free?
CHI Next Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Maps IRL free?
Game Maps IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CHI Next Bus or Game Maps IRL have ads?
Both CHI Next Bus and Game Maps IRL show ads.
Which is updated more often, CHI Next Bus or Game Maps IRL?
CHI Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Game Maps IRL every 3 weeks. Most recently, CHI Next Bus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Game Maps IRL on November 6, 2026.

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