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.
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.
Game Maps IRL
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
CHI Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Game Maps IRL every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | CHI Next Bus | Game Maps IRL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junebot, LLC | Unsal Oner |
In-app purchases
CHI Next Bus
No in-app purchases
Game Maps IRL
- 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





