# PIN Next Bus vs School Bus Tracking Parent

The clearest difference is rating: PIN Next Bus at 5.0 against School Bus Tracking Parent's 3.0. School Bus Tracking Parent's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIN Next Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. School Bus Tracking Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

PIN Next Bus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

PIN Next Bus ships an update every 4 months, School Bus Tracking Parent every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIN Next Bus | School Bus Tracking Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-next-bus/id583641380/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-bus-tracking-parent/id1435305871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697) | [SAHAJ INFORMATICS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170053919) |

## What reviewers say

### PIN Next Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-next-bus/id583641380)

This location-based app shows PSTA bus stops and predicts arrival times in Pinellas County. You can find stops using your device's location services or by navigating the map. It also allows you to view routes and save your preferred stops.

**Highlights:** Location-based bus stop identification, Next bus predictions, Map navigation for stop discovery, Route viewing, Favorite stop saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIN Next Bus - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### School Bus Tracking Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-bus-tracking-parent/id1435305871)

This app enhances school bus safety and efficiency by providing real-time tracking for parents and school managers. It helps monitor bus behavior, optimize routes, and manage fleet maintenance, ultimately saving costs and improving service for all stakeholders.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus tracking, Student safety alerts, Driver behavior monitoring, Route optimization, Fleet maintenance scheduling, Cost savings analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIN Next Bus free?

PIN Next Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is School Bus Tracking Parent free?

School Bus Tracking Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PIN Next Bus or School Bus Tracking Parent?

PIN Next Bus is rated higher. PIN Next Bus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while School Bus Tracking Parent averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PIN Next Bus or School Bus Tracking Parent have ads?

PIN Next Bus shows ads; School Bus Tracking Parent does not.

### Which is updated more often, PIN Next Bus or School Bus Tracking Parent?

PIN Next Bus ships an update every 4 months, and School Bus Tracking Parent every 7 months. Most recently, PIN Next Bus was updated on November 1, 2026 and School Bus Tracking Parent on October 14, 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.*