# DC Metro and Bus vs HarborWatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HarborWatch at none against DC Metro and Bus's 15. HarborWatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DC Metro and Bus's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DC Metro and Bus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HarborWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DC Metro and Bus | HarborWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-metro-and-bus-tracker/id578496721/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dixon Mobility, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/578496724) | [Caitlin Rosko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782887610) |

## What reviewers say

### DC Metro and Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-metro-and-bus-tracker/id578496721)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Navigation, #144 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| DC Metro and Bus Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $23.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $23.99 | per year |
| DC Metro and Bus Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚌 Helpful for tracking buses
- 🗺️ Useful metro map feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unreliable bus/train arrival times
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates

**Reported bugs**

- Bus stops disappearing from the app
- Incorrect bus route information
- Real-time data not updating properly
- Ads blocking access to important information

**Requested features**

- Ability to view SmartTrip card information
- Trip planning functionality
- Live train map integration
- Emergency/incident reporting feature


### HarborWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harborwatch/id6782887608)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DC Metro and Bus free?

DC Metro and Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HarborWatch free?

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

### Do DC Metro and Bus or HarborWatch have ads?

DC Metro and Bus shows ads; HarborWatch does not.

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