DC Metro and Bus vs Pittsburgh Bus Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DC Metro and Bus
Get real-time transit predictions for Washington DC's Metro rail and bus routes. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, view interactive maps, and receive alerts for service disruptions. Save your favorite stops for quick access.
- Real-time predictions
- Trip planner
- Interactive DC Metro map
- Bus stop finder
- Service disruption alerts
- Favorites list
- Multi-agency coverage
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DC Metro and Bus is the most trusted transit tracker for Washington DC, with 36,000+ ratings and 13 years of reliable service. Get real-time predictions for every Metro rail line and bus route powered by WMATA data. KEY FEATURES: • Real-Time Predictions - Live arrival times for all Metro rail stations and bus stops, updated every 20 seconds directly from WMATA • Trip Planner - Plan multi-modal trips across Metro rail and bus with step-by-step directions and transfer guidance • DC Metro Map - Full interactive system map with all rail lines, stations, and connections at your fingertips • Bus Stop Finder - Find nearby bus stops using your location with real-time arrival predictions for every route • Rail Alerts - Get notified about service disruptions, delays, single-tracking, and station closures as they happen • Favorites List - Save your most-used stations and bus stops for one-tap access to predictions • Multi-Agency Coverage - WMATA Metrorail, Metrobus and ART (Arlington Transit)data all in one app WHY DC METRO AND BUS: Built by a DC commuter for DC commuters. Unlike generic transit apps that cover hundreds of cities, DC Metro and Bus is purpose-built for the Washington DC Metro Area. Every feature is optimized for WMATA riders in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. With over 36,000 ratings and a 4.5-star average, riders trust DC Metro and Bus to get them where they need to go on time. PERFECT FOR: • Daily commuters on Metro rail and bus • DC, Maryland, and Virginia residents who ride WMATA • Visitors exploring Washington DC by public transit • Anyone who wants to skip the wait and arrive just in time SUBSCRIPTION: Free with ads. Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience. Download DC Metro and Bus today and never miss your train or bus again! This app is not published, sponsored or approved by WMATA. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pittsburgh Bus Tracker
Get real-time arrival estimates for Pittsburgh's bus and light rail services. Explore stops on a map, track vehicles, and save your frequently used locations for quick access. Integrates with Apple Watch for on-the-go updates.
- Real-time arrival estimates
- Map view of stops and routes
- Vehicle tracking
- Favorite stop management
- Apple Watch integration
- Service information indicators
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Find your next Pittsburgh ride with Pittsburgh Bus Tracker. Check PRT bus and light rail arrival estimates, explore stops on a map, and keep the stops you use most close at hand. - Browse nearby PRT bus stops and light rail stations on a map. - Check arrival estimates and service information, with clear indicators when live tracking or arrival data is limited. - Follow vehicles and route paths on the map. - View upcoming stop arrival times for tracked vehicles when available. - Save favorite stops and organize them into groups that fit your routine. - See nearby Favorites, walking estimates, and the next available arrivals. - Browse Red, Blue, and Silver light rail lines as well as buses. - Check saved stops and arrivals from your Apple Watch. Pittsburgh Bus Tracker is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).
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Verdict
DC Metro and Bus and Pittsburgh Bus Tracker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Pittsburgh Bus Tracker's written reviews are positive against 11% of DC Metro and Bus's. DC Metro and Bus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (37K vs 260). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. DC Metro and Bus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pittsburgh Bus Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DC Metro and Bus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DC Metro and Bus has 37K ratings behind it against 260, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of DC Metro and Bus's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pittsburgh Bus Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DC Metro and Bus ships an update weekly, Pittsburgh Bus Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DC Metro and Bus | Pittsburgh Bus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (37K ratings) — better | 4.3 (260 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 260 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #108 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dixon Mobility, LLC | Jason Kramer |
Customer experience
DC Metro and Bus
Pittsburgh Bus Tracker
Bugs and requests
DC Metro and Bus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bus stops disappearing from the app
- Incorrect bus route information
- Real-time data not updating properly
- Ads blocking access to important information
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view SmartTrip card information
- Trip planning functionality
- Live train map integration
- Emergency/incident reporting feature
Pittsburgh Bus Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DC Metro and Bus
- Premium Access$1.997 Days
- Premium Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Premium Access$3.991 Month
- Premium Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- DC Metro and Bus Subscription$4.991 Month
- Premium Access3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Premium Access$23.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Pittsburgh Bus Tracker
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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