# TC Next Bus vs Busly (Legacy)

The clearest difference is rating: Busly (Legacy) at 3.9 against TC Next Bus's 3.1. Busly (Legacy) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). TC Next Bus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (48% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busly (Legacy) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TC Next Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Busly (Legacy) holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 53 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of TC Next Bus's written reviews are positive against 29% of Busly (Legacy)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TC Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Busly (Legacy) every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC Next Bus | Busly (Legacy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-next-bus/id548281214/reviews) | **[3.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busly-legacy/id945270507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697) | [Alex Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/362919234) |

## 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:** none


### Busly (Legacy)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busly-legacy/id945270507)

Track buses in real-time with live map updates and accurate arrival predictions for over 60 agencies. Get instant notifications for delays and set reminders to never miss your bus. Optimized for iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Live bus map tracking, Real-time arrival predictions, Push notifications for delays, Favorite stops, Nearby stops finder, Bus departure reminders, Notification Center widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC Next Bus free?

TC Next Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Busly (Legacy) free?

Busly (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TC Next Bus or Busly (Legacy)?

Busly (Legacy) is rated higher. TC Next Bus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Busly (Legacy) averages 3.9 from 53 ratings.

### Do TC Next Bus or Busly (Legacy) have ads?

Both TC Next Bus and Busly (Legacy) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC Next Bus or Busly (Legacy)?

TC Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Busly (Legacy) every 5 months. Most recently, TC Next Bus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Busly (Legacy) on November 1, 2026.

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