Comparison

DC Metro and Bus vs eXactnav

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time predictions
  • Trip planner
  • Interactive DC Metro map
  • Bus stop finder
  • Service disruption alerts
  • Favorites list
  • Multi-agency coverage
Features
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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/

About

eXactnav

Find, navigate to, and pay for parking all in one app. See real-time availability of parking zones and individual spots, including various types like accessible and EV stalls. Save favorite locations and access parking history for easy return trips.

Highlights
  • Real-time parking availability
  • Navigate to selected spots/zones
  • Seamless in-app payment
  • Parking history and favorites
  • Notifications for availability
  • Support for various parking types
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Find, Navigate and Pay for parking…. all from one amazing app! eXactnav™ from eleven-x® provides the best experience for drivers to quickly and easily find available parking, be guided directly to the available location, and pay for their stay. The eXactnav parking app works with eleven-x’s eXactpark™ smart parking platform to make it easy for drivers to see, in 24/7 real-time, the availability of an entire parking zone or individual parking spots as well as the cost for parking in those locations. The app also guides drivers to the space or zone of their choice and allows them to pay with a simple tap of the app. How Does eXactnav Work? Find Available Parking in Real-Time With eXactnav, drivers can view real-time parking availability across multiple space types or zones, helping them park smarter and faster. See availability by parking space types including: • Regular – Paid • Regular – Free • Accessible (ADA) • EV stalls • Quickstop • Reservations • Motorcycle • Loading zones Bonus Features: • Parking History: Access previously used spaces and zones for easy return trips • Favorites: Save preferred parking locations for one-tap navigation next time Navigate Easily to A Selected Space or Zone Destination Whether parking near an event, office, or shopping area, eXactnav provides smart parking navigation to guide drivers right to the spot they choose. Easy-to-use options to select: • Individual spots • Zones • Destination • You can also maintain Favorites and Parking History Notifications: • Occupancy Status - receive a notification on low zone parking space availability, or, if navigating to a space with a sensor that becomes occupied, alternatives will be suggested based on availability nearest to your initial selection • Availability - select a space in advance and receive a notification when it becomes available Pay Seamlessly – No Tickets or Machines • Simply tap on the payment provider of choice to finalize payment • Payment feature is available where supported What about data collection? eXactnav does not collect or maintain any personal data or even vehicle data such as license plate details. Have a question or need some help? Connect with us at https://support.eleven-x.com or email us at exactnav.support@eleven-x.com. Our customer service team is ready to help! Find us at: Web - https://eleven-x.com eXactnav - https://eleven-x.com/exactnav Be sure to review the app to give us your feedback!

Screenshots

DC Metro and Bus4 screens
eXactnav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eXactnav at 100% against DC Metro and Bus's 11%. eXactnav also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). DC Metro and Bus's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price and device support 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. DC Metro and Bus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. eXactnav asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DC Metro and Bus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DC Metro and Bus has 37K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of eXactnav's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DC Metro and Bus ships an update weekly, eXactnav every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
DC Metro and Bus versus eXactnav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDC Metro and BuseXactnav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDixon Mobility, LLCeleven-x

Customer experience

DC Metro and Bus

All ratings36,853 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative80.3%

eXactnav

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

eXactnav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

DC Metro and Bus

Subscriptions14
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access$1.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Access$2.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Access$3.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DC Metro and Bus Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Access$23.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • DC Metro and Bus Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$2.99
None

eXactnav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DC Metro and Bus free?
DC Metro and Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eXactnav free?
eXactnav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DC Metro and Bus or eXactnav?
DC Metro and Bus is rated higher. DC Metro and Bus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while eXactnav averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do DC Metro and Bus or eXactnav have ads?
DC Metro and Bus shows ads; eXactnav does not.
Which is updated more often, DC Metro and Bus or eXactnav?
DC Metro and Bus ships an update weekly, and eXactnav every 6 months. Most recently, DC Metro and Bus was updated on October 26, 2026 and eXactnav on October 24, 2026.

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