# TC Next Bus vs Commuter Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Commuter Widgets at 4.3 against TC Next Bus's 3.1. Commuter Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). TC Next Bus's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TC Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Commuter Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Commuter Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC Next Bus has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of TC Next Bus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Commuter Widgets's.

TC Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Commuter Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC Next Bus | Commuter Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-next-bus/id548281214/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commuter-widgets/id6738397174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697) | [Fabrizio Demaria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764471232) |

## What reviewers say

### TC Next Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-next-bus/id548281214)

Find Twin Cities bus stops and get real-time next bus predictions. Use location services or map navigation to discover nearby stops. Save your favorite routes and stops for quick access.

**Highlights:** Location-based bus stop identification, Next bus arrival predictions, Map navigation for stop discovery, Route viewing, Favorite stop saving

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Commuter Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commuter-widgets/id6738397174)

Get real-time transit departure information at a glance for buses, trams, and metros. Organize your favorite stops into custom groups and access information via Home Screen widgets or Siri. Supports multiple transit agencies worldwide.

**Highlights:** Real-time departures for favorite stops, Customizable stop groups, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Support for multiple transit agencies, Clean and fast interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commuter Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC Next Bus free?

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

### Is Commuter Widgets free?

Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TC Next Bus or Commuter Widgets?

Commuter Widgets is rated higher. TC Next Bus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Commuter Widgets averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do TC Next Bus or Commuter Widgets have ads?

TC Next Bus shows ads; Commuter Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, TC Next Bus or Commuter Widgets?

TC Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Commuter Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, TC Next Bus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Commuter Widgets on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*