Comparison

TOR Next Bus vs Transit Scanner

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

Head to head
About

TOR Next Bus

This app provides real-time Toronto bus predictions based on your location. Easily find nearby stops, view routes, and save your favorites for quick access. Navigate Toronto's public transit with confidence.

Highlights
  • Location-based bus stop identification
  • Next bus predictions
  • Map navigation integration
  • Route viewing
  • Favorite stop saving
Features
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TOR Next Bus gives you real-time arrival predictions for Toronto's TTC — subway (Lines 1, 2 and 4), streetcars, and buses — in one fast, simple app. Open the map to see stops around you, tap any stop for the next arrivals, and save the stops you use most as favorites for instant access. Service alerts keep you posted on delays and detours. Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, TOR Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app plus a Home Screen widget and Watch complication, so your next ride is always a glance away. Data provided by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

About

Transit Scanner

Features
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The only GO Transit app that shows you platform numbers — something even Google Maps doesn't do. Real-time updates, accurate schedules, and smart alerts for every GO bus and train, right in your pocket. Completely free, with no ads KEY FEATURES - Interactive Map: See all nearby GO Transit stops and instantly find the closest one to you - Real-Time Departures: Live arrival times so you're never caught off guard - Platform & Stop Info: Know exactly where to stand before you arrive - Saved Routes & Stops: Bookmark your daily commute for instant access - Quick Search: Find any stop, route, or number in seconds - Complete Schedules: Full GO Transit timetables, browsable by stop or route WHY TRANSIT SCANNER? - Powered by official GO Transit real-time data - Works offline with cached schedules - No ads, no clutter - Fast, clean, and built for daily commuters Perfect for daily commuters, GTA visitors, or anyone who relies on GO Transit. Coming soon: live train/bus tracking on the map, and custom stop alerts.

Screenshots

TOR Next Bus4 screens
Transit Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transit Scanner at none against TOR Next Bus's 1. Transit Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. TOR Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transit Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOR Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, Transit Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TOR Next Bus versus Transit Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOR Next BusTransit Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunebot, LLCHARPREET SINGH MARWAH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOR Next Bus

One-time1
  • TOR Next Bus - No Ads$2.99
None

Transit Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOR Next Bus free?
TOR Next Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transit Scanner free?
Transit Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOR Next Bus or Transit Scanner have ads?
TOR Next Bus shows ads; Transit Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, TOR Next Bus or Transit Scanner?
TOR Next Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Transit Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOR Next Bus was updated on August 25, 2026 and Transit Scanner on September 18, 2026.

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