# First Bus vs Window Seater

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Window Seater at 83% against First Bus's 23%. Window Seater also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). First Bus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Window Seater holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Bus has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of First Bus's written reviews are positive against 83% of Window Seater's.

First Bus ships an update weekly, Window Seater every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Bus | Window Seater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-bus/id566586379/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/window-seater/id1400789838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FirstGroup Plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566586382) | [Window Seater Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400789837) |

## What reviewers say

### First Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-bus/id566586379)

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

**Highlights:** Journey planning, Live bus tracking, Digital ticket purchasing, Save favorite stops, Departure board, Gifting tickets

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for planning journeys
- 🚀 Accurate live bus tracking
- 💡 Ability to save favorite stops
- 👍 Convenient ticket purchasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable bus arrival times
- 🐛 Buses disappearing from the app
- 🐛 Technical issues and app crashes
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤔 Lack of service updates and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App pausing music playback
- Inconsistent bus tracking and location data
- Inability to purchase certain ticket types

**Requested features**

- Offline ticket access
- Improved journey planning with timetables
- Service change notifications
- Simpler and more user-friendly interface


### Window Seater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/window-seater/id1400789838)

Enhance your rail journeys with audio guides that connect you to the communities you pass through. Discover compelling stories, local experiences, and points of interest directly from your seat.

**Highlights:** Audio guides for rail travel, Local stories and experiences, Points of interest identification, Station travel information, Connects travelers to communities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Bus free?

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

### Is Window Seater free?

Window Seater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Bus or Window Seater?

Window Seater is rated higher. First Bus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Window Seater averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do First Bus or Window Seater have ads?

First Bus shows ads; Window Seater does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Bus or Window Seater?

First Bus ships an update weekly, and Window Seater every 6 weeks. Most recently, First Bus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Window Seater on September 16, 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.*